Greg West Photography
This is an example of a large eclectic formal open concept living room in Boston with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Historic Townhouse, Portsmouth NH

Maine Coast Builders

This is an example of a large eclectic enclosed living room in Boston with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Gates Pass

Sky General Contractors

Inspiration for a large formal open concept living room in Phoenix with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien

Aezu Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional living room in Paris with a library, red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Rustic Fireplace

La Crosse Fireplace Co

Heat-n-Glo SL-7X gas fireplace with Cinnamon Bark Ledgestone mix from Natural Stone Veneers. Custom barn beam mantel and limestone hearth
Photo of a mid-sized country living room in Cedar Rapids with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, red walls, carpet and beige floor.

Rustic Living Room

This is an example of a country living room in Burlington with red walls and a stone fireplace surround.

Ashton Heights Addition+Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in DC Metro with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

1870's Second Empire Style

Peter LaBau, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Orange County with red walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Dove Mountain

Sunset Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Phoenix with red walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Historic Victorian Home

KDT Designs, Inc.

Robert Harshman
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House

Kathy Marshall Design

Michael J Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Shawnee, OK

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Formal Living Room at Traditional Shawnee Project
Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Oklahoma City with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Lullwater

Dillard Pierce Design Associates

Red walls, red light fixtures, dramatic but fun, doubles as a living room and music room, traditional house with eclectic furnishings, black and white photography of family over guitars, hanging guitars on walls to keep open space on floor, grand piano, custom #317 cocktail ottoman from the Christy Dillard Collection by Lorts, antique persian rug. Chris Little Photography

Weston, CT Mid 19th Century Barn Renovation - Family Room into Kitchen

Susan Anderson Design, White Birch Studio

Another shot of the family room that looks into the kitchen. Oversized, worn leather chairs enhance the cozy, well-lived-in feel.
Large country open concept living room in New York with red walls, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ft. Worth Historical Residence

Dona Rosene Interiors

Photography by Robert Peacock.
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Dallas with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Tahoe-Truckee Design Photos

Vallone Design

Martis Camp Lost Library.
This is an example of a country living room in Sacramento with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Wimbledon

Studio Qasabian

Living room painted in Farrow + Ball Brinjal. Custom fireplace surround in Rosso Levanto marble. Versaille pattern parquet flooring in custom black finish. Custom wall paneling design. Pink Venini glass chandelier.

Custom Home #1

Marteen Moore Interior Planning

4 Custom, Floating Chair 1/2's, creating an intimate seating area that accommodates 4 couples comfortably. A two sided Fire place and 6 two sided Art Display niches that connect the Living Room to the Stair well on the other side.

Our Work

Panama Properties

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Dove Mountain

Sunset Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Phoenix with red walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Red Walls and a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.