Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Toronto with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Casa SC

Bernardo Pozas Residential Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Austin with beige walls, no tv and black floor.

Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase

Stone Acorn Builders

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA

Infinity Custom Homes, LP

Inspiration for an expansive traditional living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Kelso Farmhouse

mfm design group

Living Room
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Farmhouse Living Room

Design ideas for a country formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

2019 - Parade Home

Black Door Interiors

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Boise with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Kent

Ilya's Quality Carpentry

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Maple Close, Epsom

GDL London

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Bina Gardens

Uliana Grishina | Photography

Design: YAM Design Studio Photo: Uliana Grishina / Photography
Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Photo of a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

San Salvador - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our San Salvador project, we did a complete kitchen remodel, redesigned the fireplace in the living room and installed all new porcelain wood-looking tile throughout. Before the kitchen was outdated, very dark and closed in with a soffit lid and old wood cabinetry. The fireplace wall was original to the home and needed to be redesigned to match the new modern style. We continued the porcelain tile from an earlier phase to go into the newly remodeled areas. We completely removed the lid above the kitchen, creating a much more open and inviting space. Then we opened up the pantry wall that previously closed in the kitchen, allowing a new view and creating a modern bar area. The young family wanted to brighten up the space with modern selections, finishes and accessories. Our clients selected white textured laminate cabinetry for the kitchen with marble-looking quartz countertops and waterfall edges for the island with mid-century modern barstools. For the backsplash, our clients decided to do something more personalized by adding white marble porcelain tile, installed in a herringbone pattern. In the living room, for the new fireplace design we moved the TV above the firebox for better viewing and brought it all the way up to the ceiling. We added a neutral stone-looking porcelain tile and floating shelves on each side to complete the modern style of the home. Our clients did a great job furnishing and decorating their house, it almost felt like it was staged which we always appreciate and love.

Lower Level Living Room

NSPJ Architects

Mediterranean living room in Kansas City with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Monochrome

iPozdnyakov Studio

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Sergey Krasyuk
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Moscow with a home bar, beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Sunken

dRAW Architecture

Contemporary open concept living room in London with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Park Ave Condo

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

The play of light and shadow is the main idea of this composition. As you enter this luxurious living room, you immediately notice a beautiful U-shaped sofa with some magnificent armchairs and an elegant coffee table. This island in the center of the living room looks great against the background of the huge windows that allow light to easily enter the living room space. Sparkling wall surfaces and mirrors add some light to this living room interior as well. With our outstanding interior designers, try to make your living room stand out and look unusual like the interior in this photo!

1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Echo House

ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects

aluminum windows, glass railing, herringbone wood floors, modern furniture, modern living, pendant light
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

San Blas

Jula Cole Design

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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BERNIDESIGN

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Floor and Black 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.