Photo of a contemporary living room in Sydney with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont

Hanomoco Design

Design ideas for an expansive transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Haute Home Office

Laurie DiGiacomo Interiors

A luxe home office that is beautiful enough to be the first room you see when walking in this home, but functional enough to be a true working office.

Un duplex moderne et fonctionnel - Projet SAINT-AUGUSTIN

Mon Concept Habitation

Cet appartement de 100m² acheté dans son jus avait besoin d’être rénové dans son intégralité pour repenser les volumes et lui apporter du cachet tout en le mettant au goût de notre client évidemment. Tout en conservant les volumes existants, nous avons optimisé l’espace pour chaque fonction. Dans la pièce maîtresse, notre menuisier a réalisé un grand module aux panneaux coulissants avec des tasseaux en chêne fumé pour ajouter du relief. Multifonction, il intègre en plus une cheminée électrique et permet de dissimuler l’écran plasma ! En rappel, et pour apporter de la verticalité à cette grande pièce, les claustras délimitent chaque espace tout en laissant passer la lumière naturelle. L’entrée et le séjour mènent au coin cuisine, séparé discrètement par un claustra. Le coloris gris canon de fusil des façades @bocklip laquées mat apporte de la profondeur à cet espace et offre un rendu chic et moderne. La crédence en miroir reflète la lumière provenant du grand balcon et le plan de travail en quartz contraste avec les autres éléments. A l’étage, différents espaces de rangement ont été ajoutés : un premier aménagé sous les combles avec portes miroir pour apporter de la lumière à la pièce et dans la chambre principale, un dressing personnalisé.

Living room - seating area

Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

We are so thankful for good customers! This small family relocating from Massachusetts put their trust in us to create a beautiful kitchen for them. They let us have free reign on the design, which is where we are our best! We are so proud of this outcome, and we know that they love it too!

Traditional Residence in Malvern, PA

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Contemporary Tiburon home

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

A contemplative space and lovely window seat
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor

Liliblue Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Orange County with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

DIAMON COURT, SOUTHAMPTON, NY

Blue Ocean Design

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

Custom Fireplace mantles, build-ins

Trim Team NJ

We specialize in moldings installation, crown molding, casing, baseboard, window and door moldings, chair rail, picture framing, shadow boxes, wall and ceiling treatment, coffered ceilings, decorative beams, wainscoting, paneling, raise panels, recess panels, beaded panels, fireplace mantels, decorative columns and pilasters. Home trim work ideas.

Bushey Avenue

Studio Fabbri

The bespoke drinks cabinet in the formal lounge.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with medium hardwood floors, blue walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

London Terrace Sitting Rom

Decorbuddi

We chose a beautiful inky blue for this London Living room to feel fresh in the daytime when the sun streams in and cozy in the evening when it would otherwise feel quite cold. The colour also complements the original fireplace tiles. We took the colour across the walls and woodwork, including the alcoves, and skirting boards, to create a perfect seamless finish. Balanced by the white floor, shutters and lampshade there is just enough light to keep it uplifting and atmospheric. The final additions were a complementary green velvet sofa, luxurious touches of gold and brass and a glass table and mirror to make the room sparkle by bouncing the light from the metallic finishes across the glass and onto the mirror

Gallagher Living Room

Christina Lane

Photo of a small enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Playful Patterned Home

Reyne Design

Rich dark sitting room with a nod to the mid-century. Rich and indulgent this is a room for relaxing in a dramatic moody room
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Berkshire with a music area, blue walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wallpaper.

Deep Blue and Mustard Living Room

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Living room of the traditional soft industrial home in Bristol, interior design carried out by IH Interiors. Featuring deep colours and beautiful patterned wallpapers. See more of my projects at http://www.ihinteriors.co.uk

Deep Blue and Mustard Living Room

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211 Westerly Road, Weston, MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

http://211westerlyroad.com/ Introducing a distinctive residence in the coveted Weston Estate's neighborhood. A striking antique mirrored fireplace wall accents the majestic family room. The European elegance of the custom millwork in the entertainment sized dining room accents the recently renovated designer kitchen. Decorative French doors overlook the tiered granite and stone terrace leading to a resort-quality pool, outdoor fireplace, wading pool and hot tub. The library's rich wood paneling, an enchanting music room and first floor bedroom guest suite complete the main floor. The grande master suite has a palatial dressing room, private office and luxurious spa-like bathroom. The mud room is equipped with a dumbwaiter for your convenience. The walk-out entertainment level includes a state-of-the-art home theatre, wine cellar and billiards room that leads to a covered terrace. A semi-circular driveway and gated grounds complete the landscape for the ultimate definition of luxurious living. Eric Barry Photography

Hingham

Lisa Tharp Design

Mix of traditional and modern. Contemporary art collection. Marble-papered bookcases. Gloss ceiling. Photo by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Contemporary Living Room

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a library, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and a Wood 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.