Located in Manhattan, this beautiful three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath apartment incorporates elements of mid-century modern, including soft greys, subtle textures, punchy metals, and natural wood finishes. Throughout the space in the living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom areas are custom red oak shutters that softly filter the natural light through this sun-drenched residence. Louis Poulsen recessed fixtures were placed in newly built soffits along the beams of the historic barrel-vaulted ceiling, illuminating the exquisite décor, furnishings, and herringbone-patterned white oak floors. Two custom built-ins were designed for the living room and dining area: both with painted-white wainscoting details to complement the white walls, forest green accents, and the warmth of the oak floors. In the living room, a floor-to-ceiling piece was designed around a seating area with a painting as backdrop to accommodate illuminated display for design books and art pieces. While in the dining area, a full height piece incorporates a flat screen within a custom felt scrim, with integrated storage drawers and cabinets beneath. In the kitchen, gray cabinetry complements the metal fixtures and herringbone-patterned flooring, with antique copper light fixtures installed above the marble island to complete the look. Custom closets were also designed by Studioteka for the space including the laundry room.

Kuscheliges Ferienhaus der Extraklasse

Home Staging Sylt

Photo of a country open concept living room with a library, blue walls, brown floor and wood.

Country Luxury in an open plan living/dining space

Willow Grey Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Hampshire with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a freestanding tv.

Noe Valley 767

SF Design Build

Inspiration for an asian living room in San Francisco with blue walls and white floor.

PLESSIS ROBINSON

Desjoconception

Large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with green walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor and timber.

Waiola Ave, La Grange

Tate Enterprises

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Chicago with blue walls and vinyl floors.

LA COLOC'

Audrey Boey Architecte d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Bordeaux with a home bar, blue walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Cozy, comfy, pastel coloured playroom

My Bespoke Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Rose Cottage

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Design ideas for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Cornwall with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and exposed beam.

Гостиная

Дизайн-бюро Татьяны Алениной

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Moody Blues

Laura Lee Home

A console with upholstered ottomans keeps cocktails at the ready while adding two additional seats. A gold starburst mirror reflects light into the moody bar area of the room. Vintage glasses mimic the blue and green theme.

Moody Blues

Laura Lee Home

Previously used as an office, this space had an awkwardly placed window to the left of the fireplace. By removing the window and building a bookcase to match the existing, the room feels balanced and symmetrical. Panel molding was added (by the homeowner!) and the walls were lacquered a deep navy. Bold modern green lounge chairs and a trio of crystal pendants make this cozy lounge next level. A console with upholstered ottomans keeps cocktails at the ready while adding two additional seats. Cornflower blue drapery frame the french doors and layer another shade of blue. Silk floral pillows have a handpainted quality to them and establish the palette.

Potrero Hill

Nina Jizhar

Moody Seating Area in Office
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Coastal Craftsman with a Twist

JTID Inc.

On the opposite end of this formal living room, the foyer. The client chose California red oak for most of the flooring throughout. A palette of earthy tones was selected for all public spaces. Despite its classical architecture, this home has an open floor plan reminiscent of California Living.

Harrison Township, MI Living Room

J. Raine Design

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Detroit with blue walls, carpet and no tv.

Small Studio, Big Insides

Cy Lo, Builder

This built-in unit features an electric fireplace, AV space, a desk area, and dresser/storage The "backsplash" of the office is a magnetic stainless panel so pictures can be easily rearranged with magnets. The desktop is Quartz and matches the kitchen area.

Moody Victorian Home

Paper + Pate Photography

Traditional living room in Los Angeles with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Colonial Revival - Living rm, transitional

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

A traditional Colonial revival living room updated with metallic blue grasscloth walls, blue metallic painted fireplace surround, tufted sofas, asian decor, and built-in custom glass cabinets

Calm Living room

HartleyCox Interiors

Lovely calming pallete of soft olive green, light navy blue and a powdery pink sharpened with black furniture and brass accents gives this small but perfectly formed living room a boutique drawing room vibe. Luxurious but practical for family use.

APPARTEMENT- PUTEAUX - 48M2- RENOVATION

Bénédicte Montussac

détail meuble sur mesure , banc
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and Green Walls

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.