Redesigned fireplace, custom area rug, hand printed roman shade fabric and coffee table designed by Coddington Design. Photo: Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, carpet and blue floor.

Atlantic Beach Private Residence

True Design Studios

Cristina Danielle Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Jacksonville with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Bedroom

Royal Interior

Inspiration for an asian formal enclosed living room with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and blue floor.

Mountain Modern

SAV Digital Environments

Whitney Kamman Photography
This is an example of a large modern living room in Other with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

Montauk Residence

Abelow Sherman Architects LLC

Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, a hanging fireplace, painted wood floors, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Traditional Rambler

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a traditional formal living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and blue floor.

Craftsman Living Room

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Minneapolis with a library, grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and blue floor.

Portola Valley

Fannie Allen Design

Family Room with large wing chairs, blue leather sofa, custom wool rug. Photos by David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a large eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, carpet and blue floor.

Spring House

V Fine Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

#potomacbold - Living Room Breakfast Niche

Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Blue seating nook in living room - the perfect place to have a cup of coffee and read the paper Photo by Jenn Verrier Photography
Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

Braden Court

Mel McDaniel Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Astor Place Townhouse

William Rogers Architect

Modernist Living Room with green English Kirkstone Floor
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in New York with a brick fireplace surround and blue floor.

Living Rooms

Michael Alan Kaskel

Photo of a transitional living room in Chicago with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, blue floor and wallpaper.

Fireplaces

ERA STONE & TILE

Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

1920's Bungalow

Indigo and Ivy Co

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, blue floor, timber and panelled walls.

WILD PRAIRIE

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This lovely custom-built home is surrounded by wild prairie and horse pastures. ORIJIN STONE Premium Bluestone Blue Select is used throughout the home; from the front porch & step treads, as a custom fireplace surround, throughout the lower level including the wine cellar, and on the back patio. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Original Rock Designs TILE INSTALL: Uzzell Tile, Inc. BUILDER: Gordon James PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Shaw Flooring Gallery

Bates Carpet and Furniture Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Living Room 2 - The Wilson House

Wilsonart

The Wilson House represented affordable design options, and was featured in Ralph Wilson Plastics Company advertisements as well as in the editorial pages of the nation's top trade magazines.

Russian вathhouse | Русская баня

Архитектурно-дизайнерское бюро "5идей"

Архитектурно-дизайнерское бюро "5идей"
Photo of a small country enclosed living room in Moscow with brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Gentleman's Quarters - Oakland Hills Modern

LMB Interiors

Photo by Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and back patio. (Visit www.lmbinteriors.com to view the complete portfolio of images.) While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with Blue 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.