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 Before the kitchen was outdated, very dark and closed in with a soffit lid and old wood cabinetry.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.

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.

Barn conversion

Jane Higgins Home Design

Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Dublin with a library, blue walls and a built-in media wall.

Krameria

Duet Design Group

Formal & Transitional Living Room with Sophisticated Blue Walls, Photography by Susie Brenner
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Denver with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable family living is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this casual comfortable family room encourages family gatherings and relaxation! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Manhattan Beech

David Falk Design

Photo of a mediterranean living room in Seattle with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Korina by John Cannon Homes

John Cannon Homes

Visit The Korina 14803 Como Circle or call 941 907.8131 for additional information. 3 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 3 car garage | 4,536 SF The Korina is John Cannon’s new model home that is inspired by a transitional West Indies style with a contemporary influence. From the cathedral ceilings with custom stained scissor beams in the great room with neighboring pristine white on white main kitchen and chef-grade prep kitchen beyond, to the luxurious spa-like dual master bathrooms, the aesthetics of this home are the epitome of timeless elegance. Every detail is geared toward creating an upscale retreat from the hectic pace of day-to-day life. A neutral backdrop and an abundance of natural light, paired with vibrant accents of yellow, blues, greens and mixed metals shine throughout the home.

Prato

Hri Design

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Great Room

Hanson Builders, Inc.

This Great Room features one of our most popular fireplace designs with shiplap, a modern mantel and optional built -in cabinets with drywall shelves.

Wolds Cottage

JH Designs

Design ideas for a country living room in Gloucestershire with a library, beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Revere

Carlton Edwards

Fine lines and hints of antiquity mixes with curvaceous, geometric accents in the formal salon. Live in the past, future, or a little in-between. Your pick. Commissioned art: William Mcclure-Birmingham Console: Greg Boudoin interiors Sofa: Vladimir Kagan

Belleair Shores Whole Home Remodel

Hyde Park Renovations

Photos by Project Focus Photography
Large beach style open concept living room in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Moody Blues Elwood

Eclectic Creative

Scandinavian open concept living room in Melbourne with blue walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Shingle-Style Residence in Cold Spring Harbor, New York

Stokkers & Co

A beautiful shingle style residence we recently completed for a young family in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Interior design by SRC Interiors. Built by Stokkers + Company.

Porcupine

328 Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Bosworth Project

Truss Interiors & Renovations

Americana-feel living room featuring 2 solid blue facing sofas and a built-in fireplace with a show-stealing whitewashed brick surround. White painted built-in shelving flanks the fireplace. Leather and tartan pillows invite to lounge by the fireplace.

Seattle Mid-Century Modern

ONE DAY DESIGN

Mid Century Modern living family great room in an open, spacious floor plan
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Our Work

Draperie Decor Interiors, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with a music area, beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Warawee Project

Becc Burgmann Interior Design and Decorating

Becc Burgmann
Mid-sized country enclosed living room in Sydney with a music area, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Custom Residence- Norton Commons

Leo Thieneman and Sons, LLC

Photo of a beach style living room in Louisville with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Walls and Blue Walls

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.