The living room at Highgate House. An internal Crittall door and panel frames a view into the room from the hallway. Painted in a deep, moody green-blue with stone coloured ceiling and contrasting dark green joinery, the room is a grown-up cosy space.

Гостиная комната

Майя Баклан

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and a library.

Living Room Shutters

The London Shutter Company Ltd

The Living Room is a very important room in your home, the central room for friends and family and entertaining within your property, it’s your shared living space and cosy retreat. Why not style it your way and finesse your vision with our Shutters, sit back and relax and take control of your privacy, light control and temperature. With good looks and versatility, Shutters are the perfect timeless addition for your Living Room.

Little Scarlet

Unique Homestays

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Oxfordshire with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Rénovation totale d'un 64m² aux charmes de l'ancien

POËSIS STUDIO

L’ajout d’éléments de menuiseries bien pensés transforme les espaces en créant une circulation fluide et en définissant des zones distinctes. Le claustra en chêne sépare visuellement l'entrée du séjour tout en permettant à la lumière de circuler. Cela crée une transition douce entre les deux espaces.

Projet Batignolles : Epuré et modernité en camaïeu de vert et bleu

Atelier Germain

Dans le séjour, nous avons habillé un angle disgracieux et peu fonctionnel d’une magnifique bibliothèque d’angle réalisée sur mesure. L’espace perdu et peu harmonieux se transforme ainsi et devient la pièce maîtresse de l’appartement.

Edwardian terraced full house renovation in Leyton - Alex

Absolute Project Management

A nice neutral-toned rug has been added to the space looking very stylish. The shelvings at each side of the fireplace have allowed a nice display and storage corner in the living room. The sofa and the armchair with a footrest have added to the character of the room. The features and the furnishings in the living room adds a decorative touch. The elegance of the lighting adds a glamorous look. Renovation by Absolute Project Management

The Van Buren Project

Everything Home

This home has a unique bungalow-inspired architecture with contemporary interior design. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/van-buren/

Georgian Mill

Cranberryhome

We were asked to put together designs for this beautiful Georgian mill, our client specifically asked for help with bold colour schemes and quirky accessories to style the space. We provided most of the furniture fixtures and fittings and designed the panelling and lighting elements.

Frost Ground Floor Transformation

Ann Cope Interior Design

Inspiration for a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Essex with green walls, bamboo floors, a hanging fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and panelled walls.

The Cheeky Pint Narrowboat - Colourful Built In Storage

HAUM

This is an example of a small eclectic enclosed living room with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Création d'un meuble TV et rénovation d'un salon

EDECO Rénovation

Création d'un meuble TV avec niches ouverte et fermées, le tout autour d'une colonne cheminée avec insert.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Marvelous Marietta Kitchen Remodel

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Atlanta with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Little Inka

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Cornwall with black walls.

Гостиная комната

Майя Баклан

Photo of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Other with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Agencement bibliothèque/entrée

Atelier noir ébène

Agencement d'un coin bibliothèque/entrée sur mesure en Noyer massif et MDF peint.
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Paris with green walls.

May Residence

Imagine Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with black walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Victorian Terraced Livingroom

Dibujo.design Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Tumbled Gray Flagstone

Rocky Ridge Stone Company

Country open concept living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bright, Bold, Chic

User

Seamus Payne Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Tampa with black walls and light hardwood floors.

Living Room Design Photos with Black Walls and Green 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.