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.

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.

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.

Cotswolds House

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

This close up of the end-elevation of the extension shows the zinc-clad bay window with Crittall windows which neatly frames the freestanding log-burning stove.

Oak

Putman Builders

Transitional loft-style living room in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, 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.

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.

Villa S

Ombretta D Decoration Design Dessy

Large mediterranean open concept living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv and pink floor.

Zona giorno: soggiorno classico con camino

Raffaella Pierri architetto

Particolare del camino e della parete attrezzata in legno. Arredi della produzione Bucalossi Nello Arreda, collezione Hilton in noce.
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Other with a library, beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and pink floor.

Casa_M

Vito Migliore Architetto

La diversa distribuzione degli spazi interni ha previsto la realizzazione di una zona living cucina-soggiorno, con arredi di design e l'inserimento di un camino. Ancorata al soffitto una libreria sospesa con faretti incassati realizzata artigianalmente in legno di rovere. Un "tappeto" rettangolare con gres porcellanato beige è stato incassato nel marmo esistente. L'unico filtro tra cucina e soggiorno è stato pensato con un setto di colore nero, ingrossato con cartongesso per permettere l'inserimento di ripiani e mensole a servizio della cucina con una originale forma a Y.

Maison de 300 m2, 15ème siècle

Studio22

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

フリルクッション

san-ai

サテン生地を使ったスワッグ＆バランス。上品な光沢がオトナのかわいさを演出。フリルのクッションはカーテンとお揃いです。イタリアシリックの家具とコーディネート。
Photo of a traditional living room in Other with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and pink floor.

Zona giorno: soggiorno classico con camino

Raffaella Pierri architetto

Particolare del camino e della parete attrezzata in legno. Arredi della produzione Bucalossi Nello Arreda, collezione Hilton in noce.
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Other with a library, beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and pink floor.

Casa_M

Vito Migliore Architetto

Construction / Maison Bois

ACDS Architectes de Seze

This is an example of a beach style living room in Rennes with white walls, terra-cotta floors, 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.

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.

Construction / Maison Bois

ACDS Architectes de Seze

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

salon

Studio22

Expansive transitional formal enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and pink floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround 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.