Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, marble floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Richland House

First Lamp

Steve Keating
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

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.

Boca Raton Splendor

Bravas Boca Raton

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail. Photo courtesy Royal Palm Properties

TRANSITIONAL CUSTOM HOME IN WINDERMERE FLORIDA

Element Home Builders

Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

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.

Contemporary Bliss

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

St. Regis Bal Harbour Complete Remodel 1800

Complete Building and Design Inc

Marble wall with built in fireplace and recess 85'' TV in wall
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Custom home interiors

The Lovell Group, Inc.

Photo of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

LIVING

Gianluca Muscas Photography

Gianluca Muscas
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and white floor.

The Fable

Unique Homestays

Mid-sized traditional living room in Cornwall with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Bright Normandy

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, white floor and wallpaper.

Our Work

Capo Fireside San Diego Design Center

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in San Diego with beige walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white floor and no tv.

Arbery Road - Living Room - Victorian Refurbishment - Minimal White

Markland Ball homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and white floor.

Tropez Lake House

John West Stoddard, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white floor and no tv.

South of France Project - Grande Entrance Salon

Christopher Shields & Company

Grande Salon of private home in the South of France. Joint design effort with furniture selection, customization and textile application by Chris M. Shields Interior Design and Architecture/Design by Pierre Yves Rochon. Photography by PYR staff.

Baker Park

Est Est, Inc.

Transitional design blended with contemporary details.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Modern Beach House

Lori Dennis, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Mar Residence - Coral Gables

Calil Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Miami with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround and White 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.