Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Invergordon

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Mesa Makeover

Valiant Design

Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Spanish Redux

Freestyle Interiors

Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

White Mountain Hearth Design Gallery

Detweiler's Propane & Natural Gas Service

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Tampa with grey walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

Steele Street Studios

This is an example of a formal living room in Orange County with beige walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Arcata ProFloor, Abbey Design Center

Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Tile

Kermans Flooring

Kermans Flooring is one of the largest premier flooring stores in Indianapolis and is proud to offer flooring for every budget. Our grand showroom features wide selections of wood flooring, carpet, tile, resilient flooring and area rugs. We are conveniently located near Keystone Mall on the Northside of Indianapolis on 82nd Street.

Glass House

Alloy Homes Incorporated

Wrapped in a 3-sided glass box, the Living Room opens up to park views and admit bright sunlight throughout the day. A large woodturning fireplace with gas log lighter, vertically-sliding guillotine door and floating concrete hearth anchors the space.

Ceramic, Wood & Laminate Floor Coverings

Worden Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

The Plaza Condominiums | Pacific Beach, CA

J Hill Interiors

The Plaza Condominiums pursued J Hill Interior Designs to find a solution for a challenging lobby situation. The demographic of this condominium complex is very diverse, as was the design style of its HOA members. Moreover, there was existing furniture that needed to be incorporated into the design, all with budgets, and different design desires to keep in mind. The end product was fantastic with much great feedback. See more info about The Plaza here: http://plazacondospb.com/ - See more at: http://www.jhillinteriordesigns.com/project-peeks/#sthash.pMZXLTAg.dpuf

Formal Living

Sourcery Design

Modern Contemporary Interior Design by Sourcery Design including Finishes, Fixtures, Furniture and Custom Designed Bio-Ethanol Fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace and a concealed tv.

Arcure

Archaeo Architects

The clients wanted a “solid, old-world feel”, like an old Mexican hacienda, small yet energy-efficient. They wanted a house that was warm and comfortable, with monastic simplicity; the sense of a house as a haven, a retreat. The project’s design origins come from a combination of the traditional Mexican hacienda and the regional Northern New Mexican style. Room proportions, sizes and volume were determined by assessing traditional homes of this character. This was combined with a more contemporary geometric clarity of rooms and their interrelationship. The overall intent was to achieve what Mario Botta called “A newness of the old and an archaeology of the new…a sense both of historic continuity and of present day innovation”.

Southwestern Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in Albuquerque with yellow walls, travertine floors, no tv, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Second Act

K Two Designs, Inc.

Clients who enlisted my services two years ago found a home they loved, but wanted to make sure that the newly acquired furniture would fit the space. They called on K Two Designs to work in the existing furniture as well as add new pieces. The whole house was given a fresh coat of white paint, and draperies and rugs were added to warm and soften the spaces.

Caxambas

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Other with blue walls, travertine floors, no fireplace, a concealed tv and beige floor.

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Parlor Interiors

Zachary Balber
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and white floor.

CASA CAMBRILS

ÁBATON

Proyecto de Arquitectura y Construcción: ÁBATON (www.abaton.es) Proyecto de diseño de Interiores: BATAVIA (batavia.es) Fotografías: ©Belén Imaz

Olympia Hills

P. Scinta Designs, LLC

Jim Decker
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Las Vegas with beige walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Indian Ridge Remodel

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Formal Living Room Design Photos with Travertine Floors

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.