Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large transitional living room in Sydney with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Palm Beach 01

Watershed Architects

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Sydney with blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Pine Library

Cory Connor Designs

kazart photography
Inspiration for a transitional living room in New York with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Domingo Road Great Room Project

Lace and Grace Interiors

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with blue walls, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and panelled walls.

Fulham Renovation

HURST + GILLANDERS

Photo of a traditional living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Natural Shades

Main Street Floor & Shade

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in New York with blue walls, no fireplace and no tv.

Pennington Living Room and Dining Room

AJ Margulis Interiors

We turned one open space into two distinct spaces. The home owner opted to have the pianist face away from the room in order to allow for more seating. The goal was to enhance the home owners suite of inherited wood furniture by adding color and art. Interior Design by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photos by Paul Bartholomew

Living Spaces

Red Ranch Studios

© Eric Kazmirek, Red Ranch Studios
Photo of a transitional living room in New York with a library, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Hollywood Residence

Elizabeth Gordon

Design ideas for an expansive transitional living room in Los Angeles with blue walls.

Oasi colorata: soggiorno e cucina tra Blu, Verde e Arancio

Studio MAC

L’alloggio di 100 mq, è situato all’interno di una casa a corte piemontese di recente ristrutturazione in centro a Bra con molto spazio all’aperto esposto a sud. Il lungo terrazzo che prosegue scendendo di qualche scalino per terminare con il tetto giardino che fa da copertura al box auto sottostante, dona uno spazio verde aggiuntivo di ben 90 mq sempre gradito quando si vive in città. Dopo il trasloco i committenti si sono resi conto che anche all’interno c’era ancora molto spazio da arredare e che con un progetto su misura ben studiato, avrebbero ottenuto quel tocco in più che cercavano. Unica richiesta: utilizzare come palette i nuovi colori della linea FENIX creata da Arpa Industriale. Il FENIX è un materiale di nuova generazione composto da resine acriliche e successivamente indurite dove i graffi superficiali possono essere rigenerati passandoci sopra un comune ferro da stiro caldo! Dall'entrata si accede direttamente sullo spazioso living di 32 mq. All’entrata troviamo guardaroba e specchiera con cassetto su misura in FENIX colore Rosso Namib. Il cassetto si può usare come pratico scrittoio grazie al pouf sottostante. La zona relax è un punto di snodo tra due ambienti importanti, ingresso e sala e per questo abbiamo scelto Ditre Italia Elliot, un divano bifacciale su cui ci si può sedere da entrambi i lati, pratico e bello da guardare! Come punti luce, l’intramontabile lampada da terra Twiggy di Foscarini perfetta per leggere sul divano e per dare un pizzico di ironia la Monkey lamp di Seletti. Di fronte al divano, abbiamo studiato la Wall System su misura in FENIX in blu Shaba e verde Kitami. È un sistema contenitivo eccezionalmente versatile: dallo spazio necessario per la smart tv ad una serie di elementi che estendono la funzionalità della libreria, come ante battenti, cassettoni, vani a giorno e mensole utilizzate anche per creare un angolo bar alternativo. Il tavolo da pranzo Kristalia Sushi piano in FENIX scelto per l’estrema facilità di allungarsi e ospitare numerosi commensali. Attorno al tavolo le sedie Pointhouse di Tata Young 4 in una bella sfumatura di rosso che viene ripresa nel nello zoccolo e alla base delle tende bilancia i toni freddi della wall system. E non passa certo inosservata la lampada a sospensione Petite Friture Vertigo sopra il tavolo: un pezzo iconico del design esposto anche al MOMA, che arreda con eleganza e non appesantisce. Il fil rouge continua in cucina con i moduli studiati dai proprietari in FENIX colore azzurro Naxos, che creano sinergia con i nuovi mobili del soggiorno. Nonostante la una superficie ridotta, di circa 19 mq, la cucina è super contenitiva e si può anche fare colazione grazie a un tavolino a scomparsa molto versatile.

Color Blocking

Ann Lowengart Interiors

We juxtaposed bold colors and contemporary furnishings with the early twentieth-century interior architecture for this four-level Pacific Heights Edwardian. The home's showpiece is the living room, where the walls received a rich coat of blackened teal blue paint with a high gloss finish, while the high ceiling is painted off-white with violet undertones. Against this dramatic backdrop, we placed a streamlined sofa upholstered in an opulent navy velour and companioned it with a pair of modern lounge chairs covered in raspberry mohair. An artisanal wool and silk rug in indigo, wine, and smoke ties the space together.

Foxcroft Estate Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with blue walls and wallpaper.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

The deep, inky-toned paint was used to wrap the whole room, creating drama and luxury. The period features from this double-fronted reception room were fully restored and the fireplace was restored. We chose a warm wood for the floor, in a herringbone pattern to add a sense of warmth and luxury. A 1920s sofa was reupholstered, alongside a vintage cocktail chair, keeping the palette consistent, and allowing the pops of colour to come from the artwork and feature lighting. The pink Murano glass chandelier is a dramatic focal point, both playful and theatrical. We introduced touches of brass to complement the colours and textures. The velvet on the furniture gives a sense of inviting comfort. Bespoke roman blinds, also in the colour palette of the space, allow lots of light into the room and do not intrude on the sofa placed against the window.

Arlington Craftsman

Sam Kachmar Architects

Transitional open concept living room in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Кухня-гостиная

Анастасия Погорелая | студия дизайна NP INTERIORS

Inspiration for a small open concept living room in Other with blue walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Wayzata Kitchen Remodel

O’Hara Interiors

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ソファとテレビを置かない新しい暮らし

Class S interior design（住吉さやか）

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Tokyo with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Island Cove House

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Island Cove House keeps a low profile on the horizon. On the driveway side it rambles along like a cottage that grew over time, while on the water side it is more ordered. Weathering shingles and gray-brown trim help the house blend with its surroundings. Heating and cooling are delivered by a geothermal system, and much of the electricity comes from solar panels.

Rose Cottage

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Photo of 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.

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.

Living Room Design Photos with Blue 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.