Inspiration for an asian formal enclosed living room with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and blue floor.

London Terrace Sitting Rom

Decorbuddi

We chose a beautiful inky blue for this London Living room to feel fresh in the daytime when the sun streams in and cozy in the evening when it would otherwise feel quite cold. The colour also complements the original fireplace tiles. We took the colour across the walls and woodwork, including the alcoves, and skirting boards, to create a perfect seamless finish. Balanced by the white floor, shutters and lampshade there is just enough light to keep it uplifting and atmospheric. The final additions were a complementary green velvet sofa, luxurious touches of gold and brass and a glass table and mirror to make the room sparkle by bouncing the light from the metallic finishes across the glass and onto the mirror

Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood fireplace surround, white floor and a standard fireplace.

Highland Road; Richmond, Va

Patti Ryan Interior Design

A new direction...interiors that set a style standard for modern living. A unique mix of furnishings, original art, modern lighting, painted floor, objet d' art, a bit of color and drama create a well curated space. Tyler Mahl Photography

Croxted Road - Dulwich

Chris Snook

Photo: Chris Snook © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a scandinavian formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Madison Park Home

Whitestone Design Group, LLC

Wynne H Earle Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Lakefront Landing

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors

This beautiful lakefront New Jersey home is replete with exquisite design. The sprawling living area flaunts super comfortable seating that can accommodate large family gatherings while the stonework fireplace wall inspired the color palette. The game room is all about practical and functionality, while the master suite displays all things luxe. The fabrics and upholstery are from high-end showrooms like Christian Liaigre, Ralph Pucci, Holly Hunt, and Dennis Miller. Lastly, the gorgeous art around the house has been hand-selected for specific rooms and to suit specific moods. Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/luxury-lakehouse-new-jersey/

Eclectic Living Room

Wallpaperdirect

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Sussex with blue walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Enatai New Construction

Urban Restoration

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

The Pink House

Philip Raymond Photography

Philip Raymond
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic living room in London with pink walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and multi-coloured floor.

Gold Coast Beach House

Sanctuary In Style

Angie Kruger
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Eclectic living room

HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes

Photo of a transitional formal living room in London with white walls, painted wood floors and a standard fireplace.

Beach Style Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Edwards Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Lighting for Living

Ray Lighting Centers

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal living room with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, white floor and a stone fireplace surround.

Linnean House

Donald Lococo Architects

Simply stoic and elegant seating area with custom carved limestone fireplace and raised paneling. The stone fireplace is custom carved And designed to by Donald Lococo architects. The rounded treatment on three sides is called bolection molding above it is a added mantle piece. A restrained color palette allows for the space to facilitate rest and relaxation. Recipient of the John Russell Pope Award for classical architecture.

Magazine Street Penthouse

Villa Vici

Interior design by Vikki Leftwich, furniture from Villa Vici
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in New Orleans with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

My Home

Mad About Your House

Paul Craig/pcraig.co.uk
This is an example of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with black walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and white floor.

Soho Loft

JWS Interiors

White 3rd floor loft renovation and design in Soho. Design by JWS Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors and a standard fireplace.

Chelsea House

TLA Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood Floors 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.