Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Indianapolis with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Petoskey - Beach House Retreat

Visbeen Architects

This beautiful, three-story, updated shingle-style cottage is perched atop a bluff on the shores of Lake Michigan, and was designed to make the most of its towering vistas. The proportions of the home are made even more pleasing by the combination of stone, shingles and metal roofing. Deep balconies and wrap-around porches emphasize outdoor living, white tapered columns, an arched dormer, and stone porticos give the cottage nautical quaintness, tastefully balancing the grandeur of the design. The interior space is dominated by vast panoramas of the water below. High ceilings are found throughout, giving the home an airy ambiance, while enabling large windows to display the natural beauty of the lakeshore. The open floor plan allows living areas to act as one sizeable space, convenient for entertaining. The diagonally situated kitchen is adjacent to a sunroom, dining area and sitting room. Dining and lounging areas can be found on the spacious deck, along with an outdoor fireplace. The main floor master suite includes a sitting area, vaulted ceiling, a private bath, balcony access, and a walk-through closet with a back entrance to the home’s laundry. A private study area at the front of the house is lined with built-in bookshelves and entertainment cabinets, creating a small haven for homeowners. The upper level boasts four guest or children’s bedrooms, two with their own private bathrooms. Also upstairs is a built-in office space, loft sitting area, ample storage space, and access to a third floor deck. The walkout lower level was designed for entertainment. Billiards, a bar, sitting areas, screened-in and covered porches make large groups easy to handle. Also downstairs is an exercise room, a large full bath, and access to an outdoor shower for beach-goers. Photographer: Bill Hebert Builder: David C. Bos Homes

Ledge Stone Veneer Fireplaces

HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone

For a sophisticated, yet elegant look, consider our Ledge stone Style Stone (also referred to as a ledge stone or drystack (dry stack stone veneer). These stones are longer and more narrow than our cobble stone. There is a lot of relief (depth and character of the stone). See more of our Ledge Stone Veneer here: https://northstarstone.biz/stone-fireplace-design-galleries/ledgestone-fireplace-picture-gallery/

Lake Shore Drive Co-Op featured in House & Garden

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Josh Thornton
Photo of a large eclectic formal living room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Paradise Estates Lakefront Development

Magpie Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, beige walls and a wall-mounted tv.

Cobble Hill Brooklyn Renovation

m monroe design

Dylan Chandler
Mid-sized modern living room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Leinster Square Apartment - British Colonial

User

Another view of the living room into the kitchen. Nick Rochowski photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv and brown floor.

O'Keefe-Contemporary Luxury In Menlo Park

GHG Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Relaxed Darien Beauty

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Piano Room - Circular/Turret Designing

Curtains by Jo-Anne

CBJ
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Talis Park, Private Residence

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Gio Photo
Inspiration for a transitional living room in Other with blue walls.

Clearly Made: Glass Garage Doors

Garage Doors Unlimited

Glass Garage Door opening up to outdoor patio and foyer area of modern apartment complex in San Diego, CA. The application for glass garage doors inside the living space is modern and fresh. A great way to add aesthetic value and functionality to your home using something non-traditional like a garage door. Sarah F.

Before and After Lake House Renovation

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., Living room with open and airy concept, large window walls and center fireplace with detailed wood mantel. Volume ceiling with beams and center globe light fixture.

Fort Greene Modern Scandinavian

designs by human.

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Newport RI

Fabrication Studio

Large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Providence with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Kalorama Park Rowhouse

Cunningham | Quill Architects

David Burroughs
Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Napoleon Fireplace Design Gallery

Wyckoff Heating Cooling

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Hutches & Bookcases-Twin Falls, ID

Premier Woodworking

Lisa Brown - photographer
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Motorized Window Shades

Lessler's Draperies & Design Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in San Diego with beige walls, travertine floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

South Kensington Apartment

Lisette Voute Designs

This Swedish style display cabinet is perfect for housing the clients glasses and plates. The greyed wood floors keep that patinated french country feel. Photographer: Nick George

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.