A large living room transformed to be a warm and inviting space with a glamorous feel and high end finishes. Cleverly hiding the TV against a dark wall helps to drawn the eye away from it. Framing the walls with art, accessories and a feature mirror above the fireplace draws the eye to beautiful pieces in the room.

Transitional shingle style waterfront

Savoir Faire Home

The open floor plan of this space creates an open, flowing and bright feeling to this area.
Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Dolores Park Townhouse

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Fabulous City Living

Rockwood Custom Homes

John Cornegge http://thinkorangemedia.com/
This is an example of an arts and crafts enclosed living room in Calgary with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Colorful Family Room

Quill Decor

fabric ottoman, audrey he
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Indianapolis with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Modern Marble Fireplace

Ember Fireplaces

This modern renovation creates a focal point for a cool and modern living room with a linear fireplace surrounded by a wall of wood grain granite. The TV nook is recessed for safety and to create a flush plane for the stone and television. The firebox is enhanced with black enamel panels as well as driftwood and crystal media. The stainless steel surround matches the mixed metal accents of the furnishings.

Bayhead Beach House

KBK Interior Design

mrfavor@hotmail.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Suburban Contemporary Family Room

Laura Boisvert Design

Custom made Barn board and pine Coffee table, reclaimed barnwood mantel, and custom drapes with gorgeous porcelain tile on the fireplace. Light cheerful palette of blue, gray, green, and yellow

NE Portland Interior 2

Mr. Painter PDX LLC

Freshly painted living and dining rooms using Sherwin Williams Paint. Color "Ice Cube" SW 6252.
Small arts and crafts enclosed living room in Portland with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Grand Harbor

Abbate Tile and Marble

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with blue walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

New England Style Home

Oakley Home Builders

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Mid Century Modern Masterpiece | Candler Park - Atlanta, GA

Minhnuyet Hardy Interiors

Mali Azima
Large transitional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Make it a Home Ranch Penasquitos

Design Studio West

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Diego with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room

Amy Kartheiser Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Skillman project

MAWR Design

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

San Francisco Apartment 2

Workroom C

Eric Zepeda Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Broadmoor Living Room & Dining Room

Emily Wignall Design

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Seattle with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

New

Meriwether Design Group

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Atlanta with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

West Loop Penthouse

Kate Marengo

Kate Marengo
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal loft-style living room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Room design and styling

JLV Design Ltd

JLV Design Ltd
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and a Tile 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.