This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Other with no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper, a home bar, grey walls and painted wood floors.

Thrasher Court - Living Room

ONYX DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Emily Cox, Director of Interiors and Michelle Suddeth, Design Assistant
Small beach style open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, a standard fireplace, white floor, painted wood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Skandinavisk Dagligstue

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Aarhus with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove and a wall-mounted tv.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

Design ideas for a large industrial open concept living room in Charlotte with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Freshwater Project

Lifestyle Home Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, black floor and painted wood floors.

Contemporary Artist Retreat

Annie Santulli Designs

Clean walls with neutral colored furniture to showcase the large pieces of art. Built in, grey feature wall with lit floating shelves are used to exhibit pieces of sculpture in their best light. Clean charcoal end tables act as pedestals and the lux fabric on the sectional add to the gallery feeling while still allowing guests to sit in comfort. Robert Brantley Photography

Scandi-inspired calming double reception room

Honey And Toast Interiors

Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in London with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Rooms, Muswell Hill

Born & Bred Studio

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in London with beige walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

八王子の家

山崎壮一建築設計事務所

都心のモダン住宅
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with brown walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and no fireplace.

West Road Cottage

RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS

The Library of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Inspiration for a small traditional enclosed living room in Boston with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Holmdale Road, London

User

Small contemporary open concept living room in London with grey walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Houzz Tours Malene Marie Møller - Boligcious

Mia Mortensen Photography

Mia Mortensen © Houzz 2016
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian living room in Wiltshire with white walls, painted wood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

My Houzz: Vibrant Victorian Row House With Midcentury Style

Sarah Seung-McFarland

Photo: Sarah Seung-McFarland © 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic enclosed living room in New York with black walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding tv and red floor.

We All Scream For Airstream

Alison Kandler Interior Design

This is an example of a small eclectic living room in Los Angeles with white walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and orange floor.

Haus in Hamburg - Klein Flottbeck

Lange Geller Kuehl Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Hamburg with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

フローリング

チャネルオリジナル株式会社

チャネルオリジナル株式会社
Photo of a large asian living room in Yokohama with multi-coloured walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Small Boutique Apartment

Julia Staroselsky

Photo: Aviv Kurt
Small contemporary living room in Tel Aviv with white walls, painted wood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

House ILL

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Under the Yew Tree

Unique Homestays

Large country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Paris 9

blackStones

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and painted wood floors.

All TVs Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood Floors

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.