Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and blue floor.

Custom octagonal ottoman | Kimball Starr Interior Design

Kimball Starr Interior Design

A cosmopolitan mix of European and American styles create a livable home balanced with both modern and classic styles. Stylish leather pieces, custom furniture, and jewel toned textiles complement the cherry-toned wood paneling to add warmth and history to this traditional Russian Hill home overlooking the San Francisco Bay. As an intercontinental businessman, this bachelor needed a comfortable and masculine home to relax and recharge after returning from his European travels. Custom-designed chaise upholstered in a pale watery blue is the perfect spot to enjoy the iconic vistas of Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. In the bedroom, dramatic garnet red couture drapery softens the room and ties in the playful British flag rug.

Oak Knoll

NIELSEN DYE DESIGN, INC.

Large traditional open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and blue floor.

Hawthorn Studio

Lewisham Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Melbourne with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Shaw Flooring Inspiration Gallery

Carpet 4 Less

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal living room in San Francisco with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and blue floor.

Reliance Plantation

Petrine Construction

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Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Fireplaces

The Bradburn Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, blue floor and decorative wall panelling.

116 Plain Road Wayland MA 01778

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

http://116plainrd.com NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL, circa 1815, $1,575,000 Long admired, this beautiful New England Colonial built by James Draper in 1815 is a delightful mix of craftsmanship, history and convenience; meticulously renovated throughout

Reliance Plantation

Petrine Construction

swartz photography
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Greenwich CT Great Room

Cocoon

Grand great room in Greenwich home - Cocoon wood sculpture.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and blue floor.

Indian Springs

Elena Phillips Interiors

Jane Beiles Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in New York with a library, blue walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv, carpet and blue floor.

Fireplaces

The Bradburn Group

This is an example of a mid-sized country living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, blue floor and decorative wall panelling.

Oak Knoll

NIELSEN DYE DESIGN, INC.

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Bradwell Chase

Detailing & Design by Myra

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv, blue floor, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Shaw Design Gallery

The Floor Store

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with white walls, carpet, no tv, blue floor, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Hawthorn Studio

Lewisham Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Melbourne with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Quaker Hill Farmhouse - Living Room

JAM Architecture

Country living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and blue floor.

Braden Court

Mel McDaniel Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Quaker Hill Farmhouse - Living Room

JAM Architecture

Design ideas for a country living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and blue floor.

Oak Knoll

NIELSEN DYE DESIGN, INC.

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround and Blue 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.