Large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Norwood Cottage Design

Edgewater Design Group

Our clients were relocating from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula and wanted to design a retirement home on their Lake Michigan property. The topography of their lot allowed for a walk out basement which is practically unheard of with how close they are to the water. Their view is fantastic, and the goal was of course to take advantage of the view from all three levels. The positioning of the windows on the main and upper levels is such that you feel as if you are on a boat, water as far as the eye can see. They were striving for a Hamptons / Coastal, casual, architectural style. The finished product is just over 6,200 square feet and includes 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sunroom, home bar, home gym, dedicated seasonal gear / equipment storage, table tennis game room, sauna, and bonus room above the attached garage. All the exterior finishes are low maintenance, vinyl, and composite materials to withstand the blowing sands from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Living Room Design for a Victorian Terrace in Redland, Bristol

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

We created a botanical-inspired scheme for this Victorian terrace living room updating the wall colour to Inchyra Blue on the walls and including a pop a colour in the lamp shades. We redesigned the floorplan to make the room practical and comfortable. Built-in storage in a complementary blue was introduced to keep the tv area tidy. We included two matching side tables in an aged bronze finish with a bevelled glass top and mirrored bottom shelves to maximise the light. We sourced and supplied the furniture and accessories including the Made to Measure Olive Green Sofa and soft furnishings.

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. Hanging the birch tree pieces from chain add a layer of drama to the room.

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.

Lititz Residence

CECILIA Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Country cottage

Mackay Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic living room in Other with a home bar, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown floor.

Intimiser une très grande pièce de vie

Flore Huguet Intérieurs

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Bordeaux with blue walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a concealed tv and beige floor.

Blue Living Room

Style At No.5 Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Limerick with blue walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Rénovation Appartement 120m2

Couleurs et déco

Contemporary living room in Paris with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Brixton

Angel O'Donnell

Dark inchyra blue walls and fireplace create a warm and cosy Victorian living room. An inky blue Balzac armchair completes the look alongside a vintage drinks trolly full of vintage crystal glassware and unusual spirits. A large circular print by Kristjana S Williams provides splashes of colour as do the bold prints by Noma Bar, from his Negative Space series. White ceiling and voiles contrast with the rich colours in the room. Contemporary circular pendant light by Le Deun Luminaires.

Newton Terrace

Habitus Design Ltd.

working with clients existing sofa and deco table lights to create a cohesive scheme
Eclectic enclosed living room in Glasgow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Chez moi, Fontagard

Adrien Granchere

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with a home bar, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Greenwich Village Townhouse II

Jaklitsch / Gardner Architects

Living Room
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Arts & Crafts Remote Design Project

Making Spaces

Before and After photos courtesy of my remote clients. All details about this project can be found here: https://blog.making-spaces.net/2019/04/01/vine-bleu-room-remote-design/

Contemporary Geometric Living Room

My Bespoke Room

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Tenafly Colonial

Toledo Geller

Jacob Snavely Photography
Photo of a transitional living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Laureate Park Residential

Candela Creative Group

Bold, Eclectic, Tribal and modern Design. Bohemian fabric prints. West Elm, IKEA, World Market, Target,Pier1Imports, Anthropologie, Bennetto, Photo credits by ©LunaSkyDemarco and ©Candela Creative Group, Inc.

Lake Shore Property

Noirin Brady Interiors

Large beach style enclosed living room in Other with light hardwood floors, blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Eucalyptus Hill

Hill & Co Design

KatRoosHill Design, David Palermo Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Santa Barbara with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

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.