This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with blue walls, carpet, a wood stove and a corner tv.

Fish Cross Cottage

Warren French Interiors

A coastal Scandinavian renovation project, combining a Victorian seaside cottage with Scandi design. We wanted to create a modern, open-plan living space but at the same time, preserve the traditional elements of the house that gave it it's character.

Rénovation d'un appartement pour un papa et sa fille

ADC l'atelier d'à côté

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a corner tv.

London Bespoke Interior

Shape Design & Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a corner tv.

Kanata Fireplace Surround

Pine Park Renovations

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Ottawa with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv and brown floor.

Out-dated camp becomes a stunning waterfront home - Belfast, Maine

Modern & Contemporary Interior Design

The open plan home leads seamlessly from the great room or the entrance into the cozy lounge.
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Portland Maine with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

Zig Zag Roof House

Henry Woide

Photographer: Henry Woide - www.henrywoide.co.uk Architecture: 4SArchitecture
Small contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Wonderful Windows Homes by Kevin

Wonderful Windows and Siding

This beautiful, rustic home got their windows done by Wonderful Windows and Siding with Burris windows, which feature weather resistant hardware and superior craftsmanship.The living room has a stone fireplace with a wooden log accent across. The western decor ties this home together beautifully!

Bethnal Green House

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Robots and Rock-n-Roll

Nicholas Lawrence Design

nicholas lawrence design
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Back room

Tina Bishop

Tina Bishop
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Totterdown - Family Living Room

Hannah Redden Interiors

Eva contacted me a while ago with a burning idea in her mind, perfect for a spring project to get stuck into. She’d decided it was high time for her basement living room to realise its full potential, as for too long, it has floundered as little more than functional space in which to watch TV. Like so many living spaces, it had become somewhere taken for granted, devoid of life, character and all the energy and great features that interior design can reveal. ⁠ ⁠ 1. IDEA: Interior Design for Energising Atmosphere in a home renovation⁠ ⁠ Right from the first consultation and all the way through to the final reveal, I was keen to make sure that every detail, every selected artwork, every use of colour and every accessory was meticulously chosen with one factor in mind: this space deserved to reflect Eva’s outgoing personality and creative lifestyle. Now complete, I’m as delighted with the result as she is. The transformation of what was an uninspiring basement living space into an elegant, vibrant room that was not only a functional environment in which to spend time, but a beautiful one capable of elevating everyday living.

Sitting Room, Glazed Sliding Doors

Studio Percale

Extensive redesign of existing sitting room. Existing door into room was removed so the entrance to the room is through the drawing room. New bespoke sliding glazed doors were installed into the pocket created from the bespoke bookcases within the drawing room. Original cornice was refurbished and restored. New mouldings were added to create panelling and rhythm to the room to frame the client’s beautiful artwork. New wall lighting, new furniture, new fireplace and hearth. Bespoke tv cabinetry. New solid oak parquet flooring, new skirtings installed. Antiques procured for the room. Scalloped curtain pelmet and new curtains added. New timber window to replace old UPVC. New cast iron radiators installed.

Timeless Living Room update

Willow Grey Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Hampshire with blue walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv and beige floor.

Totterdown - Family Living Room

Hannah Redden Interiors

Bethnal Green House

VORBILD Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement pour un papa et sa fille

ADC l'atelier d'à côté

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a corner tv.

Kanata Fireplace Surround

Pine Park Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Ottawa with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv and brown floor.

Totterdown - Family Living Room

Hannah Redden Interiors

Renovation Project by Edel

SquareFoot

This is an example of a traditional living room in Edinburgh with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and a Corner TV

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.