This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and vaulted.

Bright & Fresh First Floor

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Photo: Dustin Halleck
Inspiration for an eclectic living room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

kitchen/dinning room

Marmorin

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Shadowbrook

Erica Sweitzer Interior Decorator

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Vaycay

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Michael Hunter
Large formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Von Dollen Vineyard

Honeycomb Home Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean living room in San Luis Obispo with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Occupied Staging in Encinitas

The House Whisperers

Photo of a mediterranean living room in San Diego with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and red floor.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and red floor.

Newport Traditional Style Home by Designer Alison Miller

Ethan Allen - Las Vegas

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, no tv, red floor, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and medium hardwood floors.

Silicon Valley Bungalow

Urban Chalet Inc.

Photo by Joe Budd Photo + Urban Chalet Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and red floor.

Edward Chaise

Arden Home Seattle

Photo Credit: Zeke Ruelas
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Seattle with brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Cottage House Collection - Redford House (Living Room & Office)

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Casual yet sophisticated, the Lawson Chair features a chic boxy frame with natural caning and classically turned legs. Reclaimed Oak surrounded by recycled metal make the Liesbeth Coffee Table not only usable but also environmentally sound. The clean lines and sharp corners invoke an industrial feel, however, paired with a cozy deep set sofa, can easily take this furnishing from industrial to rustic.

Orilla Dr.

C W Quinn Home

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Shadowbrook

Erica Sweitzer Interior Decorator

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Side table

Stone Mountain Projects

The William as I call it in its natural habitat, a piece that will speak for itself yet blend in and compliment the surrounding space.
Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Calgary with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Deo Dara Main Floor

Highland Design+Build

205 Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Birmingham with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Fuller Elevations

Ronald Johnston and Associates, Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Baltimore with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a tile fireplace surround and red floor.

kitchen/dinning room

Marmorin

Open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, red floor and blue walls.

Newport Traditional Style Home by Designer Alison Miller

Ethan Allen - Las Vegas

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and medium hardwood floors.

Paradise Ridge Luxury Townhouse

Marracar Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround and Red 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.