This inset bookcase was re-worked with LED tape lighting, and glass shelves replaced the old oak shelving to showcase the couple's extraordinary collection of antique glass serving dishes. The light blue paint color in the back of the bookcase makes the collection take on an ethereal quality.

Jasmine Way Remodel

Madison&Company Properties

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Denver with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

CVETNOY

Мастерская Елены Горенштейн

Сергей Ананьев
Design ideas for a transitional living room in Moscow with blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Moroccan and Victorian

Design by the Jonathans

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Custom Atlanta Home

Vincent Longo Custom Builders

Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Victorian Brownstone

Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey

Grey Flannel Study, inspired by client's sailing obsession.
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

rénovation maison de maître

Clémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieur

Côté salon TV, l'ambiance est tout autre. Les propriétaires désiraient une ambiance chic et chaleureuse, un cocon de repos pour des soirées télé en famille. Bleu le maître de cette pièce agrémenté de ce papier peint texturé et de quelques touches de cannage, nous transporte dans un nid douillet. Pour rehausser l'ensemble, j'ai adoré ce canapé en velours moutarde, confortable et tellement chic. LA touche finale, de beaux luminaires, un de créateur et d'autres chinés.

«Arty Chic» Pièce de vie et Cuisine

Chopardesign

Un graphisme original Dans ce grand appartement, les espaces multifonctionnels et lumineux avaient besoin d’être remis au goût du jour. Nos clients souhaitaient moderniser leur intérieur et mettre en valeur le mobilier existant. Particularité de la cuisine de 20m², la salle à manger se trouve en enfilade derrière l’îlot central. Nos clients ayant déjà opté pour un mur noir en fond nous l’avons accentué en créant un véritable mur de chevrons. Travaillé de manière graphique, ce mur accent apporte beaucoup de charme à ce volume et définit l’emplacement de l’espace repas. Son assise, une banquette XXL réalisée sur mesure s’étend de part en part de la pièce et accueille les nombreuses plantes vertes. Côté cuisine, un relooking a permis de conserver la majorité des meubles existants. Selon le souhait de nos clients, le mobilier en très bon état a simplement été repeint et des poignées en cuir très tendance ont été installées. Seul l’ensemble de meubles hauts a été remplacé au profit d’une composition plus légère visuellement jouant sur des placards de dimensions variées. Au salon, le meuble tv déjà présent est réveillé par une teinte douce et des étagères en chêne massif. Le joli mur bleu séparant les deux pièces est habillé d’un ensemble d’assiettes au design actuel et d’un miroir central qui joue sur la rondeur. En fond de pièce, un bureau épuré et fonctionnel prend place. Le large plan est associé à un duo d’étagères verticales décoratives qui s’élancent jusqu’au plafond pour équilibrer les volumes. Pour les couleurs, des teintes douces et élégantes comme le blanc ou le beige mettent en valeur la luminosité et la décoration. Un contraste entre ces couleurs claires et le noir apportent de la modernité et les tons orangés réchauffent l’atmosphère. Le mobilier épuré et les touches de métal se marient naturellement pour donner du caractère à cet appartement, ergonomique et convivial dans lequel les matières se mêlent les unes aux autres avec simplicité.

Lodgings on Lexington Ave.

apartmentjeanie

This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Dans le bocal

WOM DESIGN

Bénédicte Michelet
Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in Paris with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a concealed tv.

The Poppasquash Project

User

Expansive eclectic open concept living room in Providence with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Courtyard || Remodel || Austin, Texas || Study

Etch Design Group

While the bathroom portion of this project has received press and accolades, the other aspects of this renovation are just as spectacular. Unique and colorful elements reside throughout this home, along with stark paint contrasts and patterns galore.

Mid century Scandinavian Lounge for a rear extension

MagMoo Design

Large sectional sofa, with blue velvet and geometric cushions, A large vintage retro coffee table fits the space perfectly. Dark green walls make it cosy even though it is a bright room with sky lights and large windows, Playful artwork and leather strap shelves hang on the walls.

Carlton Road

I. S. Hernandez Design Services, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Wohnzimmer mit Farbe

juwe.interior

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Munich with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Methamorphose d'un cabinet d'avocats en appartement familial

ATELIER F2B

Transformation d 'un bureau en salon de reception. Découverte d'un magnifique parquet sous la vieille moquette. Creation de 2 bibliothèques de chaque coté de la cheminée

Narrow River

Stephen Sullivan Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Providence with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Edinburgh Victorian flat

Jessica Buckley Interiors

Zac and Zac
Transitional enclosed living room in Edinburgh with blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Beach Road in Capistrano Beach

Lulu Designs

Photo of a mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room 1

Chantelle McNeish Design

Electric fireplace design with built in side cabinet to house TV components.
Photo of a small country enclosed living room in Toronto with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and Light Hardwood Floors

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.