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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Wanoma New Build

The Carey Company

Mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

House in the Country

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Mendota Design Gallery

Mendota Hearth

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Wyckoff Edgy Chic Revival

JK interior living

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Rustic Glamour | Newport Beach, CA

Barclay Butera Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal loft-style living room in Orange County with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Room Additions

Guinness Construction Services Inc

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Victorian - New Construction

Melissa Blackwood Homes & Interiors

This formal parlor features glass French doors, an oval window, custom mantle and mirrored overmantel, a marble fireplace surround, custom wainscoting and a stepped tray ceiling with multiple layers of crown molding. A tufted velvet chesterfield sofa, leather wingback chairs, a marble cocktail table, mirrored side tables and crystal lamps complete the room.

Backhouse Barn

Battle Associates, Architects

This project was a renovation and addition to a beautiful center entrance colonial. The project respected the antique character of the original farmhouse with the new work substantially expanded their living space. The design was driven by the tradition of rambling old New England homes. The rear of the house allowed more expansive glazing, looking over the pool and gardens.

Green Lane Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

tom crane photography
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Philadelphia with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and medium hardwood floors.

PARK HILL RESIDENCE

Dado Interior Design

Location: Denver, CO, USA THE CHALLENGE: Transform an outdated and compartmentalized 1950’s era home into an open, light filled, modern residence fit for a young and growing family. THE SOLUTION: Juxtaposition was the name of the game. Dark floors contrast light walls; small spaces are enlarged by clean layouts; soft textures balance hard surfaces. Balanced opposites create a composed, family friendly residence. Dado Interior Design David Lauer Photography

Vinyl Flooring

Oceanside Abbey Carpet

Mid-sized tropical formal enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Living Room

Lily Mae Design

Lisa Puchalla Lily Mae Design Angie Seckinger photography
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with a music area, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, grey walls and a wood fireplace surround.

Custom Interiors

Beer Architectural Group

Photo of a large arts and crafts enclosed living room in New York with a library, brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Garden City, New York

La Belle Maison, LLC | Home Staging

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Residence - Menlo Park

LSDesign

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Contemporary Bay Area Residence

Kriste Michelini Interiors

Phillip Harvey
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, carpet and a wood fireplace surround.

Major remodel and addition

Provenance Builders

Transitional formal living room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Entertainment room over looking Madison

Bella Domicile

S.Photography Dura Supreme Cabinetry
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Vinyl Plank

Kingston Flooring LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal living room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and vinyl floors.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with a Wood 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.