The refresh living room in Little Greene 'Woad'. The client was brave and went for it with the colour use, extending above the picture rail and making the room feel larger yet warming and inviting too.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

Eclectibles

Caseys Furniture

The eclectic trend embraces your creative side with a mix of new meets old and different designs styles are interwoven. Mix sumptuous fabrics and add quirky accessories to set the tone of this maximalist trend.

Georgian Family Home

NB Interiors UK

Drawing room/living room
Photo of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Essex with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bella Fiore

Studio V Interior Design

This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Las Vegas with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

Granite Bay Custom Home

Dedrick Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Sacramento with blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, brown floor, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors and a plaster fireplace surround.

Santa Barbara, California

KES Studio

The residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.

Vintage in the countryside

Ola Jachymiak Studio

This holistic project involved the design of a completely new space layout, as well as searching for perfect materials, furniture, decorations and tableware to match the already existing elements of the house. The key challenge concerning this project was to improve the layout, which was not functional and proportional. Balance on the interior between contemporary and retro was the key to achieve the effect of a coherent and welcoming space. Passionate about vintage, the client possessed a vast selection of old trinkets and furniture. The main focus of the project was how to include the sideboard,(from the 1850’s) which belonged to the client’s grandmother, and how to place harmoniously within the aerial space. To create this harmony, the tones represented on the sideboard’s vitrine were used as the colour mood for the house. The sideboard was placed in the central part of the space in order to be visible from the hall, kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen fittings are aligned with the worktop and top part of the chest of drawers. Green-grey glazing colour is a common element of all of the living spaces. In the the living room, the stage feeling is given by it’s main actor, the grand piano and the cabinets of curiosities, which were rearranged around it to create that effect. A neutral background consisting of the combination of soft walls and minimalist furniture in order to exhibit retro elements of the interior. Long live the vintage!

Cross Highway

Shelter Interiors LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Casual Elegance

J.M. Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Wohnung im Dachgeschoss

Innenausbau Binder GmbH

Großzügiger Wohnbereich mit fließenden Übergang vom Wohnzimmer zur Küche.
Large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Cologne with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Rosewood Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

Sean O'Kane Architects (www.sokaia.com/)
Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, a standard fireplace, carpet, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

The Manse

Inside Story Photography

Tracey Bloxham, Inside Story Photography
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Wieuca Road

VRA Interiors, LLC

Gorgeous blues, reds, and greys make a statement in this Buckhead renovation, leaving our clients with an updated home with plenty of character! We wanted to keep the design cohesive, which is why we incorporated similar color schemes throughout while playing with the saturation and hues, and preventing the home from looking monotonous or overpowered by color. We upgraded all of the client's furniture, artwork, accessories, lighting, and window treatments as well as installed new hardwood floors. The new floors paired with the newly painted walls and warm-colored textiles, came together beautifully, offering our clients a timeless design. Home located in Buckhead, Atlanta. Designed by interior design firm, VRA Interiors, who serve the entire Atlanta metropolitan area including Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Cobb County, and North Fulton County. For more about VRA Interior Design, click here: https://www.vrainteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.vrainteriors.com/portfolio/wieuca-road-buckhead-townhome/

On The Thames

MODEL Projects Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized living room in Surrey with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Winter St

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Orange County with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and medium hardwood floors.

End of terrace home transformation in North London

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in London with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

House Remodel - Wynnewood, PA

Cordeiro Construction, Inc

Alcove Media
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Impressive South Belfast Residence

Porcellana Tile Studio

80x80cm Italian porcelain parquet wood look floor tiles.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Belfast with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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.