Living room & fireplace Architect: Thompson Naylor Interior Design: Shannon Scott Design Photography: Jason Rick
This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Santa Monica Classic Spanish Colonial Family Home

Christine Markatos Design

Photo of a large mediterranean enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Southwestern Living Room

This is an example of a large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with white walls, terra-cotta floors and a standard fireplace.

Spanish Revival Residence

AB design studio, inc.

romantic retreat | warm inviting materials | stunning courtyard.
Large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Del Mar Beach Condominium

Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.

The redesigned living / dining / kitchen are open to each other but separated by new arched openings. The floor finishes are a combination of hardwood and tile. The beams have been stained for a traditional Spanish Colonial look.

Tuscany

Primavera Property & Interiors

This room links the living room, dining room and main stairs so doubles up as second sitting room and beautiful hall way
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Florence with a library, white walls, terra-cotta floors and no tv.

Apache Springs Ranch, Sonoita, Arizona

Stellar Gray Fine Homes

Photo of a large formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with beige walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
Large open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and orange floor.

Max and Company | Atlanta

James Michael Howard

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Atlanta with blue walls and terra-cotta floors.

Our Work

Scholten Construction LLC

Photo of a large tropical formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Spanish Colonial Revival

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The owners of this New Braunfels house have a love of Spanish Colonial architecture, and were influenced by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. The home elegantly showcases their collection of furniture and artifacts. Handmade cement tiles are used as stair risers, and beautifully accent the Saltillo tile floor.

Adobe Home in Lafayette

KE Interiors, Inc.

We took an ordinary living room and transformed it into an oasis! We added a round, adobe-style fireplace, beams to the vaulted ceiling, stucco on the walls, and a beautiful chandelier to create this cozy and stylish living room.

Podere Erica Farmhouse in Chianti

Fatto a Mano

Soaring ceilings in this stable converted to a living space at Podere Erica in Chianti
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Florence with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Southwestern Living Room

Chandler Prewitt Interior Design

Photo of a large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Wimberley Home

C-Reese Architectural Design

The view from the front foyer through the arched gallery to the living/dining and the arched water feature at the pool beyond. This view shows the appeal created by symmetry throughout the homes design. The open wall above the arches allows for light passage from the high windows in the gallery into the living area beyond.

Salon salle de réception détente

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

rénovation complète
Inspiration for a large industrial formal loft-style living room with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, no tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Casa El Bosquet

Aleix Bagué Fotografía

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Barcelona with terra-cotta floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and brown walls.

Spanish colonial

Vanguard Studio Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean living room in Austin with terra-cotta floors.

Portfolio

Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Luxury Southwestern Home

Pink Dwelling

Marshall Elias/Sotheby's, Elisa Macomber
Photo of a large enclosed living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and orange floor.

Large Living Room Design Photos with Terra-cotta 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.