Photo of a beach style open concept living room in Atlanta with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"

Ната Волкова

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Moscow with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Brae Burn Modern

Flavin Architects

This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and garden. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Morristown Muse

Evenflow Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Blue & Grey Living Room

Element Design

Small industrial formal enclosed living room in Manchester with blue walls, laminate floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Изысканный интерьер трехкомнатной квартиры

Kutenkovs project

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Novosibirsk with blue walls, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, recessed and wallpaper.

Bhargava's Residence

MOSID

The marble countertop of the dining table and the metal feet are calm and steady. The texture of the metal color is full of modernity, and the casual details are soothing French elegance. The white porcelain ornaments have a variety of gestures, like a graceful dancer, like a dancer's elegant skirt, and like a blooming flower, all breathing French elegance, without limitation and style, which is a unique style.

Riverside Splash

Evalutions by Aubuchon Design Group

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Tampa with blue walls, no fireplace, ceramic floors, beige floor and recessed.

Projet Maison Lisa

Maison Gabinel

Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and recessed.

Invertire le funzioni, con un piccolo bagno in più . Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Milan with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed tv and recessed.

Country Farm Lane

Mandeville Canyon Designs

From traditional to Transitional with the bold use of cool blue grays combined with caramel colored ceilings and original artwork and furnishings.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional living room in Boston with a music area, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

French Chateaux Los Altos Hills

AMERICA ITALIANA

Design ideas for an expansive open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed, blue walls and no tv.

El Sereno Residence

Hsu McCullough

Sunken room. With outdoor access to patio and garden, the aquariums and turquoise paint set the vibe. Pierre Poulin chairs, library and Cole & Sons wallpaper...time to chill out

Modern Farmhouse With A Twist

Joshua Alan Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Morristown Columbia Park Oheka

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

One large expansive room in this townhome was separated by tall columns and then elegant French portierre drapery to define two separate areas insteal of one room for both spaces. sheer motorized shades provide just the right touch when the sun glares intot he room. The sectional upholstery may look untouchable but it is extremely confortable and perfect for relaxing and watching the TV while a warm fire is blazing.

Rooms

Larie Barnett Interior Decorator

Library/Home Office Decor Details
Inspiration for an eclectic living room with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, recessed and a stone fireplace surround.

living aperto ...salotto-cucina

Studio Majo di Ennio Silvestri

Modern open concept living room in Venice with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Квартира для подруги

Марина Кутепова

Design ideas for a large traditional living room in Other with a home bar, blue walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Invertire le funzioni, con un piccolo bagno in più . Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Milan with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed tv and recessed.

Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"

Ната Волкова

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Moscow with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls and Recessed

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.