Install Hardwood & Sand & Stain - Color: Country White (2 of 4)

This is an example of a large formal loft-style living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and exposed beam.

West Village, Cosmetic Renovation

Bolster

Renovation of a West Village living room by Bolster, a data-driven design-build firm in NYC.
Photo of a large traditional formal open concept living room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Shedean

ML Designs

The after picture
This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Edmonton with blue walls, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Havre Bay Window Update

House of a Different Color

Update to bay window in front living room. Removed cushions and pillows and upholstered valance over the window. Added textured tile to the seat surface to coordinate with Spanish tile throughout the rest of the home. Added a real-wood faux beam (custom made, L-shaped beam made with solid pine, mounted over the corner of the bay window opening to mimic traditional, Spanish-style wood header beams to coordinate with the rest of the Spanish-style design elements in the home. Decorated with pet-friendly, custom, faux greenery arrangements in an eclectic array of pottery. High-end replica cacti and succulents were used for maximum realism, while removing any concern over pets getting into them. Hanging macrame cat bed in the center for family pets to lounge and enjoy their new, colorful container garden.

Casa EM - Torino

Studio Gempa

Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Turin with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and exposed beam.

The Cove Cottage

Lisa Carlisle Architect

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style loft-style living room in Providence with blue walls, light hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Living Rooms

Siegler Design Services + INTERIORS

This family loves all things modern and ecletic and mid century. Colors are for fun and liveliness without being overbearing and trendy.
Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, blue walls, travertine floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Gemütliche Wohnung im Dachgeschoss

cake.interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Espace salon

M&L Décoration

Inspiration for a mid-sized country living room in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Valoriser un appartement atypique

Flore Huguet Intérieurs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Bordeaux with blue walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Сталинка в Челябинске.

Марина Кутепова

Mid-sized living room in Other with blue walls, laminate floors, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Wall Mounted TV and Built-In Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Milwaukee with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Deep River Estate

Sally Scott Interior Designer

In this home there is an upper and lower living room, they are open to each other so are designed as complementary spaces. Shades of blue are carried throughout the home. Both rooms offer comfortable seating for watching TV or enjoying the views of ponds and rolling hills. The area rugs are custom, as is all of the furniture.

写真とスパイス

STUDIO KAZ／ステュディオ・カズ

Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room in Tokyo with blue walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor and exposed beam.

Moderniser une maison provençale - Projet Antonelle

Mon Concept Habitation

On vous présente enfin notre premier projet terminé réalisé à Aix-en-Provence. L’objectif de cette rénovation était de remettre au goût du jour l’ensemble de la maison sans réaliser de gros travaux. Nous avons donc posé un nouveau parquet ainsi que des grandes dalles de carrelage imitation béton dans la cuisine. Toutes les peintures ont également été refaites, notamment avec ce bleu profond, fil conducteur de la rénovation que l’on retrouve dans le salon, la cuisine ou encore les chambres. Les tons chauds des touches de jaune dans le salon et du parquet amènent une atmosphère de cocon chaleureux qui se prolongent encore une fois dans toute la maison comme dans la salle à manger et la cuisine avec le mobilier en bois. La cuisine se voulait fonctionnelle et esthétique à la fois, nos clients ont donc été charmés par le concept des caissons Ikea couplés au façades Plum. Le résultat : une cuisine conviviale et personnalisée à l’image de nos clients.

Contemporary Home Refresh

Bennett Design Co.

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and exposed beam.

Blue Bliss Open Kitchen Reno

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Install Hardwood & Sand & Stain - Color: Country White (2 of 4)

Floors By VAL

Large formal loft-style living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and exposed beam.

Photos avant

M&L Décoration

This is an example of a mid-sized country living room in Le Havre with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, exposed beam and wallpaper.

KSD Redmond Refresh

Kate Savitch Design

Our client fell in love with this penny round glossy mosaic tile and knew they wanted to build their great room around it as their fireplace surround. The strong wood mantel we designed reflects the ceiling beams which we wrapped in light oak to update the existing and dated dark wood.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and Exposed Beam

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.