Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace, purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Full interior remodel

RD Architecture, LLC

Completed in 2010 this 1950's Ranch transformed into a modern family home with 6 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. Concrete floors and counters and gray stained cabinetry are warmed by rich bold colors. Public spaces were opened to each other and the entire second level is a master suite.

WOOD BLINDS - Lafayette Heartland Wood Blinds - Living Room

Windows Dressed Up

Wood Blinds - Lafayette Wood Blinds are Heartland Woods, their Faux Wood Blinds / Composite Wood Blinds / Hybrid Wood Blinds are Fidelis and Wonderwood. They also have a Light-Ban slat system that eliminates rout holes so light won’t sneak through and makes it easy to clean by just slipping the slats in and out. Rich stains, designer colors and a selection of slat sizes for any home design style. Wood blinds generally come in 1 3/8 inch, 2 inch, 2 1/2 inch slat sizes. Generally, the smaller wood slat sizes work better for smaller windows and larger slat sizes look better in larger windows. Large slats also have more scenery to view. This living room design is has a rich feel to it. The brown leather sofa and brown leather chair on the medium hardwood floors with the wood burning fireplace. The wood blinds seem to melt into the molding around the doors. Note the small wooden blinds near the ceiling are closed. Motorized wood blinds are available to open and close with a remote. Windows Dressed Up is your Denver window treatment store for custom blinds, shutters shades, custom curtains & drapes, custom valances, custom roman shades as well as curtain hardware & drapery hardware. Hunter Douglas, Graber, Lafayette Interior Fashions, Kirsch. Measuring and installation available. Servicing the metro area, including Parker, Castle Rock, Boulder, Evergreen, Broomfield, Lakewood, Aurora, Thornton, Centennial, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Arvada, Golden, Westminster, Lone Tree, Greenwood Village, Wheat Ridge. Photo: Lafayette Heartland Wood Blinds - Living room ideas,

Fireplaces

Young Tile International

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Austin with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

The Whimbrel at Independence

Schell Brothers

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Fifth Avenue New York apartment

Vandamm Interiors

Warm living room with lots of eye candy. Great place for entertaining. Vandamm Interiors by Victoria Vandamm
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in New York with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Historic Glam | Design & Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Photo of an eclectic living room in St Louis with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Wimbledon Town House

Anna Auzins Interiors Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with a standard fireplace, no tv and purple walls.

Tocqueville

User

Valérie Broquisse
Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Paris with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Autumnal Inspiration

Sofa.com

A cosy little piece that will fit at the end of your bed, in the study, next to the bath, in the hall or, if you insist, in your living room. Don't be fooled by the size; just because she's small doesn't mean that Yanna isn't absurdly comfy. The Yanna 2 seat sofa in Sloe cotton matt velvet, £1.240:

Washington DC Transitional Private Residence

Julia Overton Interiors

Photo of a traditional living room in DC Metro with a library, purple walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Georgetown Townhouse Makeover

Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.

Gordon Beall
Photo of a transitional formal living room in DC Metro with purple walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Seattle Condo Design

Storey Design

A purple wall against black furniture makes for a handsome combination
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Seattle with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and purple walls.

Contemporary Family Room with Porcelain Tile Hearth

Jeff King & Company

Designer: Sazen Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Mid-sized transitional living room in San Francisco with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Chesney's Favorite Spaces

Chesney's

Gorgeous French Mantel in Betty Gertz's Treasure-Filled Dallas Home, Designed by Axel Vervo | Architectural Digest
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New York with purple walls and a standard fireplace.

Colorful and Cozy Charlotte Living

Dwell by Cheryl Interiors

This is an example of a transitional living room in Charlotte with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Boston South End

Ana Donohue Interiors

michael Lee
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and purple walls.

Old Westbury Neoclassical

Chango

This is the informal den or family room of the home. Slipcovers were used on the lighter colored items to keep everything washable and easy to maintain. Coffee tables were replaced with two oversized tufted ottomans in dark gray which sit on a custom made beige and cream zebra pattern rug. The lilac and white wallpaper was carried to this room from the adjacent kitchen. Dramatic linen window treatments were hung on oversized black wood rods, giving the room height and importance.

Living Areas

H&A My Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with purple walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

South West London

Blakes London

This is an example of a traditional formal living room in London with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Purple 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.