Large beach style formal enclosed living room in Wilmington with blue walls, ceramic floors and decorative wall panelling.

Pearson

Foster Hill Design

A high-rise living room with a view of Lake Michigan! The blues of the view outside inspired the palette for inside. The new wainscoting wall is clad in a blue/grey paint which provides the backdrop for the modern and clean-lined furnishings.

Crafted Beauty Naturally Sustainable

HD Squared Architects, LLC

This is an example of a beach style living room in Baltimore with blue walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Highland Creek Dr Owner Occupied Home in Leesburg VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Renovation d'un Appartement à Paris 7ème

SARL ESPACE AMENAGEMENT DECORATION

Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Paris with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Darien Family Home

Mare Design

Photo of a transitional living room in Other with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

West Village - Art Deco Apartment

West Village Interior

2D previsualization for a client
Inspiration for an expansive traditional loft-style living room in New York with blue walls, marble floors, white floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Surrey Mansion

Stephenson Wright Ltd

Traditional formal living room in Surrey with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Legacy Ridge Powder and Laundry Remodel

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

A beautiful and classic interior is what makes this home timeless. We worked in every room in the house and helped the owner update and transform her 1990's interior. Everything from the first sketch to the final door knob, we did it all and our seamless process made the project a joy.

Needham Home

Henley Design

transitional living room
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Excuse My French

Samantha Stein Interiors

This is an example of a traditional living room in Nashville with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Spring Oak Carriage Homes

JPOrleans

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Philadelphia with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

15th Century Cottage, Dunmow, Essex

Nine Lives

Family TV room/ snug with bespoke shelving to minimise the impact of the TV in the space. Bright pops of colour
Mid-sized country enclosed living room in Essex with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Totteridge Manor House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

A dark living room was transformed into a cosy and inviting relaxing living room. The wooden panels were painted with the client's favourite colour and display their favourite pieces of art. The colour was inspired by the original Delft blue tiles of the fireplace.

Replica Building

Hunter Anderson Architecture

The Open plan Kitchen, Dining & Living room has coved ceilings to create the height required along with adding character to this area. The Bedroom and ensuite are painted int he same blue and white theme and also incorporate character features throughout.

Feeling Blue? : Living Room

Tamara Day Design

Inspiration for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Kansas City with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

TROCADÉRO

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Salon

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and decorative wall panelling.

Camden, N1

Proficiency

Design ideas for a transitional living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Pearson

Foster Hill Design

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.