Sala da pranzo accanto alla cucina con pareti facciavista
Photo of a large mediterranean living room in Florence with yellow walls, brick floors, red floor and vaulted.

Living Rooms

Robert Burg Design

Silverleaf Project - Robert Burg Design
This is an example of a traditional formal living room in Phoenix with red floor.

TURENNE

AGENCE MCGARRY SAUVAGE

This is an example of an eclectic enclosed living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, red floor and exposed beam.

Kenilworth Asheville Renovation

Altura Architects

This mid-century mountain modern home was originally designed in the early 1950s. The house has ample windows that provide dramatic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding woods. The current owners wanted to only enhance the home subtly, not alter its original character. The majority of exterior and interior materials were preserved, while the plan was updated with an enhanced kitchen and master suite. Added daylight to the kitchen was provided by the installation of a new operable skylight. New large format porcelain tile and walnut cabinets in the master suite provided a counterpoint to the primarily painted interior with brick floors.

Traditional

Modifica Interiors LLC

Robert Benson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with a standard fireplace, carpet and red floor.

Pasadena Mid-Century Renovation

Massive

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, red floor, vaulted and wood.

Loft di lusso a Bologna - Sala Verde

RistrutturABILMENTE Team

This is an example of an expansive traditional loft-style living room in Bologna with white walls, marble floors, red floor and vaulted.

Floating Two-Tone Custom Entertainment TV Unit - Beaumont SA

Transform-A-Space

Art Department Styling
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Adelaide with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Barrycroft

Trumbull Architects

The living area of this turn of the century carriage barn was where the carriages once were parked. Saved and repaired and patched the bead board ceiling. New windows and doors and tile pavers with radiant heat were added. Door leads to second floor where grooms used to sleep over the horses below. Aaron Thompson photographer

Converted Church, Upper Black Eddy

Odell Painting

Large traditional formal open concept living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, travertine floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Hunter Douglas Roman Shade Gallery

Design Style Studios

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Philadelphia with terra-cotta floors, no fireplace and red floor.

Haus im Süden

Spaces & Places

Materialkonzept: Naturmaterialien. Holz, Terrakotta, Farbkonzept: Blau weiss rot. Vintage Esstisch mit alten Arne Jacobsen Stühlen kombiniert.
This is an example of a mediterranean living room in Berlin with white walls and red floor.

Final del proceso de cambio en julio del 2.018.

Yolanda Cosido

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and red floor.

Green Living Room Design Photos with Red Floor

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.