Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Sydney with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv and brown floor.

Custom design and build

Horizon Homes

First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

P House

G Method Limited

Elegant living room with fireplace and chic lighting solutions. Wooden furniture and indoor plants creating a natural atmosphere. Bay windows looking into the back garden, letting in natural light, presenting a well-lit formal living room.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Room, Dartmouth park

Born & Bred Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Aménagement complet d'une maison de famille

VORBILD Architecture

Transitional enclosed living room in Nice with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, green walls and medium hardwood floors.

Eclettico Soggiorno

Inspiration for an eclectic enclosed living room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Beverly | 2018

Coats Homes

Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Dallas with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Hammersmith Grove

Domus Nova

Beautiful touches of artistry have been applied to each interior pocket – from moody greens set against emerald tiling to happy collisions of primary colours.

Chiswick Family Home

Moretti Interior Design Ltd

Tom St. Aubyn
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor and a plaster fireplace surround.

Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum Interior

Textbook Painting

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Cleveland with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Colorful remodel, transitional style

Monarch & Maker

This remodel was completed in 2015 in The Woodlands, TX and demonstrates our ability to incorporate the bold tastes of our clients within a functional and colorful living space.

Living Room

Mark Newman Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Dallas with a standard fireplace, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Piedmont Residence

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
Expansive contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Living: pavimento originale in quadrotti di rovere massello; arredo vintage unito ad arredi disegnati su misura (panca e mobile bar) Tavolo in vetro con gambe anni 50; sedie da regista; divano anni 50 con nuovo tessuto blu/verde in armonia con il colore blu/verde delle pareti. Poltroncine anni 50 danesi; camino originale. Lampada tavolo originale Albini.

MONTECITO TRADITIONAL

Saffron Case Homes

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Los Angeles with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Belfast Victorian Home

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Victorian sitting room transformation with bespoke joinery and modern lighting. Louvre shutters used to create space and light in the sitting room whilst decadent velvet curtains are used in the dining room. Stunning artwork was the inspiration behind this room.

San Elijo - Project

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Diego with green walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Edwardian Home in the heart of Strawberry Hill

JLV Design Ltd

Warm and light living room
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in London with green walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and white floor.

Moody Victorian Home

Paper + Pate Photography

Traditional living room in Los Angeles with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Green Walls and a Standard Fireplace

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.