Photography by Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and blue floor.

Shaw Flooring Gallery

End of the Roll

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and blue floor.

Shaw Product Gallery

Floormasters

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Orlando with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

basis Design - Ranch Road

basis Design

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Chesney fireplace installations

Petragnani Brothers Tile & Marble Inc.

Traditional formal living room in Philadelphia with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and blue floor.

Bradwell Chase

Detailing & Design by Myra

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv, blue floor, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Recent Installations

O'Neill Flooring Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Kitchen-diner extension

Juxtacon Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with a music area, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

Parkway Avenue, Hamilton South

Ferris Building Pty Ltd

Photo of a small contemporary formal enclosed living room in Newcastle - Maitland with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Shaw Inspiration Gallery

Collective Flooring Mills Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Fabulous & Functional

Steinhafels

Photographer: Sarah Utech
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Milwaukee with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Hayden Lake FIreplace Update

Veritas Stone

A nice transition for these homeowners. A lovely lakeside home built in 1990 it was time for an update to reflect the surroundings it was situated in. The brick veneer was removed and was replaced with natural stone thin veneer. Hardwood floors to come

Formal Living, Saddle River, NJ

Cecilia B Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Hawthorn Studio

Lewisham Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Melbourne with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Terra Vista Clubhouse

Istoria Interior Design

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Deep River Estate

Sally Scott Interior Designer

In this home there is an upper and lower living room, they are open to each other so are designed as complementary spaces. Shades of blue are carried throughout the home. Both rooms offer comfortable seating for watching TV or enjoying the views of ponds and rolling hills. The area rugs are custom, as is all of the furniture.

Contemporary kitchen for the city living.

KB Design +

The modest size of the room allowed only for one sitting room, contemporary lines of the chairs and sofa, performance fabrics are easy to mantain.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Shaw Design Gallery

The Floor Store

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with white walls, carpet, no tv, blue floor, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Shaw Flooring Gallery

Leicester Flooring

Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and blue floor.

Vickery Boulevard

Anntraves Interior Design

Blue, white, teal, and beige living room with a view of the pools.
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, blue floor, coffered and brick walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace and Blue 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.