Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, a standard fireplace, carpet, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv and pink floor.

Greenbrier

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and pink floor.

Como by Design Interiors Showhouse

Camilla Molders Design

Camilla Molders Design was invited to participate in Como By Design - the first Interior Showhouse in Australia in 18 years. Como by Design saw 24 interior designers temporarily reimagined the interior of the historic Como House in South Yarra for 3 days in October. As a national trust house, the original fabric of the house was to remain intact and returned to the original state after the exhibition. Our design worked along side exisiting some antique pieces such as a mirror, bookshelf, chandelier and the original pink carpet. Add some colour to the walls and furnishings in the room that were all custom designed by Camilla Molders Design including the chairs, rug, screen and desk - made for a cosy and welcoming sitting room. it is a little to sad to think this lovely cosy room only existed for 1 week!

Rénovation d’une maison de 250m² sur 4 étages - intérieur et extérieur

Commandante Custo

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Le Havre with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, pink floor and exposed beam.

Loft in Milan

Rossana Pedrali

Photo of an expansive eclectic open concept living room in Milan with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, pink floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Construction / Maison Bois

ACDS Architectes de Seze

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Rennes with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and pink floor.

Квартира на Старом Арбате

Архитектурная мастерская 2Ю

Photo of a traditional living room in Moscow with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and pink floor.

This Georgain terrace in Camberwell predates Camberwell Grove

Roy Brooks Estate Agents Ltd

Home Exposure
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with pink walls, no tv, a library, a standard fireplace and pink floor.

salon, cheminée

Studio22

This is an example of an expansive transitional formal enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and pink floor.

Mid-Century Modern Home Tour

Framebridge

A view of a light filled living room with house plants, textural accents, and a framed photo above the white tile fireplace.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and pink floor.

Oak

Putman Builders

Transitional loft-style living room in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and pink floor.

Construction / Maison Bois

ACDS Architectes de Seze

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Rennes with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and pink floor.

La Tour de Nantreuil

Agence Laurent Pisoni

Traditional living room in Paris with grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and pink floor.

Meuble bas mélaminé et assise Epicéa teinté

Plume

Il fallait à cet appartement un meuble pour le rangement des chaussures et pour assurer une subtile séparation des espaces cuisine et salon. C'est chose faite avec ce meuble bas tout en longueur. Le caisson et les portes sont réalisés en mélaminé décor dont la couleur a été coordonnée avec la peinture légèrement crème d'origine. L'assise est réalisée en Epicéa teinté au brou de noix et vernis pour une assise élégante et résistante.

Living Room update

Staged Right LLC

Deep blue, deep pink, and white accents help tone down the pastel in the upholstery and brighten the space. The removal of the oversized ottoman and separating the 2 slipper chairs open the space up.

coin cheminée

Studio22

Large transitional open concept living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and pink floor.

Southwestern Stone Home in Las Campanas

Pink Dwelling

This is an example of a large formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and pink floor.

The Property

Graystone Home Staging & Redesign

Bright open concept.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Richmond with green walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and pink floor.

Квартира на Старом Арбате

Архитектурная мастерская 2Ю

This is an example of a traditional living room in Moscow with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and pink floor.

Bed-Stuy Amuse-Bouche

User

Photography by Rachael Stollar
Photo of a living room in New York with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white walls and pink floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace and Pink 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.