Photo of a traditional formal living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and blue floor.

Bedroom

Royal Interior

Inspiration for an asian formal enclosed living room with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and blue floor.

Beaux-Arts Condo in Chelsea

Pearl May Photography

This is an example of an industrial loft-style living room in New York with grey walls, a wall-mounted tv, blue floor and a stone fireplace surround.

Ultima Dr - Newport Coast

Dupuis Design

We added the soffit with arches, floating glass shelves and enclosed storage on each side of the fireplace. Replaced her TV with the new Art led TV. Replaced the wall color that reflects the blues that she loves in her room. Applied soft colored solar shades as window treatment not only to protect her furniture from the sun but to soften the feel in this bright living room

#bethesdaglamfam - Blue & White Living Room

Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Comfortable and welcoming blue & white living room with wingback chairs, beige sofa, built-in storage, and fireplace with marble surround Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Gentleman's Quarters - Oakland Hills Modern

LMB Interiors

Photo by Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and back patio. (Visit www.lmbinteriors.com to view the complete portfolio of images.) While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

Spring House

V Fine Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Vacant Home, Union St., Newburyport, MA

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Staging & Photos by: Betsy Konaxis, BK Classic Collections Home Stagers
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

1920's Bungalow

Indigo and Ivy Co

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, blue floor, timber and panelled walls.

Temple Beth Shalom

Susan Hayward Interiors

Samara Vise, Photographer and Abacus Architects
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

2016 Junior League Boston Showhouse

Diana L. Frucci ASID

This room is the Media Room in the 2016 Junior League Shophouse. This space is intended for a family meeting space where a multi generation family could gather. The idea is that the kids could be playing video games while their grandparents are relaxing and reading the paper by the fire and their parents could be enjoying a cup of coffee while skimming their emails. This is a shot of the wall mounted tv screen, a ceiling mounted projector is connected to the internet and can stream anything online. Photo by Jared Kuzia.

Child-Cat Friendly Living Room

Robin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped

Robin LaMonte This living room was updated for a family with young children. All fabrics are high performance Teflon treated fabrics. Round coffee table prevents bumps from sharp corners.

SOKOL A9

Totaste.studio | Виктор Штефан

Авторы проекта: Макс Жуков Виктор Штефан Стиль: Даша Соболева Фото: Сергей Красюк
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Updated Living room

Home At Last Decor

This living room now shares a shiplap wall with the dining room above. The charcoal painted fireplace surround and mantel give a WOW first impression and warms the color scheme. The picture frame was painted to match and the hardware on the window treatments compliments the design.

Fremont VRBO Cleaning

Green Cleaning Seattle - Otium-Maid Services™

Gea B
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Russian вathhouse | Русская баня

Архитектурно-дизайнерское бюро "5идей"

Архитектурно-дизайнерское бюро "5идей"
Photo of a small country enclosed living room in Moscow with brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Mountain Modern

SAV Digital Environments

Whitney Kamman Photography
This is an example of a large modern living room in Other with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

Braden Court

Mel McDaniel Design

Design ideas for 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.

Hunter Douglas Design Gallery

Midwest Blind & Shade

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Portola Valley

Fannie Allen Design

Family Room with large wing chairs, blue leather sofa, custom wool rug. Photos by David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a large eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, carpet and blue floor.

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with 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.