Achieving a tranquil environment doesn't have to restrict you to neutrals and off whites. Rich colours, used in complement are extremely effective. Wall colours City Break and Tropical Ocean available in Matt or Mid Sheen Breatheasy emulsion. Woodwork and fireplace Milk White Quick Dry Non Drip Satin.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

Waterdown Transitional

Design Inspirations Inc.

Our clients already owned the rugs in the dining, living and foyer areas as well as the Grandfather clock. We completed the rooms by blending in more transitional furnishings, lighting and window coverings to add updated appeal. We had the home owner paint the grandfather clock black and had the handrail of the stairs painted black as well as adding anchor points of black around the rooms. We chose the wall colours from the lovely blue accents in the area rugs and carried the colour palette through the rest of the home's kitchen and main areas. Photography by Kelly Horkoff of KWest Images

Pink and blue triple function space with living room divider

My Bespoke Room

We created a dark blue panelled feature wall which creates cohesion through the room by linking it with the dark blue kitchen cabinets and it also helps to zone this space to give it its own identity, separate from the kitchen and dining spaces. This also helps to hide the TV which is less obvious against a dark backdrop than a clean white wall.

Laminate

Floor Decorators Carpet One

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Seattle with blue walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Brown & Howard Wharf, Newport

Swift-Morris Interiors

Neil Alexander
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

PADDINGTON TOWNHOUSE 2

The Designory

This young family home is a terrace house nestled in the back streets of Paddington. The project brief was to reinterpret the interior layouts of an approved DA renovation for the young family. The home was a major renovation with the The Designory providing design and documentation consultancy to the clients and completing all of the interior design components of the project as well as assisting with the building project management. The concept complimented the traditional features of the home, pairing this with crisp, modern sensibilities. Keeping the overall palette simple has allowed the client’s love of colour to be injected throughout the decorating elements. With functionality, storage and space being key for the small house, clever design elements and custom joinery were used throughout. With the final decorating elements adding touches of colour in a sophisticated yet luxe palette, this home is now filled with light and is perfect for easy family living and entertaining. CREDITS Designer: Margo Reed Builder: B2 Construction

Gas Burning Fireplaces

Hearth & Home

Design ideas for a small traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Front Reception

Pohl Architects

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround and panelled walls.

Texas Hill Country Retreat

Attitude Design

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Houston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Warming Up a Living Room With a New Fireplace

Bridgewater

A solid wood paneled ¬fireplace mantel and stone-trimmed firebox framed the new gas fireplace. The new fireplace was vented through the wall, not the ceiling, making this a cost-effective project. Canned lighting in the ceiling above the fireplace accents this warm addition.

Classically Traditional Retreat

Salem and Associates

Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Dallas with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Einfamilienhaus in München - Gestaltung Sauna, Wohnbereich, Flur

freudenspiel - interior design

Interior Design: freudenspiel by Elisabeth Zola, Fotos: Zolaproduction; Neue große Esstischlampen in schwarz.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with blue walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Our Work

Epic Audio Video

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Miami with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Triplex Paris 16

CECILE KOKOCINSKI STUDIO

Suite à une nouvelle acquisition cette ancien duplex a été transformé en triplex. Un étage pièce de vie, un étage pour les enfants pré ado et un étage pour les parents. Nous avons travaillé les volumes, la clarté, un look à la fois chaleureux et épuré

Harpenden Living Room

McGinley's Cabinets & Carpentry

Custom-made joinery and media wall designed and fitted by us for a family in Harpenden after moving into this new home. Looking to make the most of the large living room area they wanted a place to relax as well as storage for a large book collection. A media wall was built to house a beautiful electric fireplace finished with alcove units and floating shelves with LED lighting features. All done with solid American white oak and spray finished doors on soft close blum hinges.

Christine Dahl Interior Design

Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Transitional Beachside Residence

Insight Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Hamilton with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Old Greenwich Charmer

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Photography Credit: Jane Beiles
Mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Rooms

The Tile & Stone Gallery

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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.