Wisconsin Prairie Stone Veneer Fireplaces

Wisconsin Prairie Stone Veneer fireplace. Refinished fireplace with custom stone veneer near Libertyville, IL.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

E Crescent

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with a library, white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

KBD PROJECT: Humphrey

Karin Bennett Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

CALIFORNIA E-DESIGN PROJECT

Natasha Habermann Studio

TV unit in Califonia e-design project
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Raymond Retreat- Luxury Maine Lakehouse

Jessica Meister

We wanted to take the open loft above the living room and turn it into a functional space that took advantage of the amazing views overlooking the lake. Since this is an investment property used for vacation rentals, extra beds are always welcome, so we used the nook area for a full-sized futon, that doubles as an additional seating/reading area. This space also features an additional conversation seating area, a fully stocked bookshelf, and a small desk, and printer to create a business center for guests. My Sister's Garage spruced up the space with some great vintage and salvage accents, a repainted vintage coffee table, desk, and chair, and some custom throw pillows. Wall Color: Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore Ceiling Color: Dove White by Benjamin Moore Linen Futon Cover: LL Bean Decor: My Sister's Garage

Luxury Condo Living

Jaimie Anand Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Family Home Re-Imaged for Empty Nesters

Donna J. Barr Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with blue walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Southern Coastal Colors for an East Cobb Family

Robin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped

Marc Maudlin Photography
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Vintage Oak Ebony

Unique Wood Floors

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Vintage Oak Canyon

Unique Wood Floors

Allison Mathern Interior Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Minneapolis with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The New Villa

Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design

Shelley Metcalf Photographer
Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, carpet, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Orinda Remodel

Blueline Custom Builders

McGriff Architect
Mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fresh Interior

J Steven Kemp Architect

Emily Followill
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with a wall-mounted tv, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Hollywood Hills Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

By moving four walls and replacing them with a column and four beams a new open living area was created.
This is an example of a small modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Living Room with picture molding

Joni Spear Interior Design

Pantone's Color of the year 2010 Donghia Chair Donghia ottoman F. Schumacher rug Family room in a 1930's condo with contrasting crown and picture molding

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

Light midecentury apartment / Квартира с легким флером midcentury

Maxim Maximov

Гостиная-кухня с деталями midcentury
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Copake Staging 2022

Bespoke Decor

Two-story Tudor-influenced living room with exposed beams, fireplace and second floor landing balcony, staged for sale.
Photo of a large transitional formal living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Ностальгия по Италии

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

This is an example of a mid-sized country living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

2-х комнатная квартира в ЖК Ландыши

Ди Арт - студия дизайна интерьера

дизайн гостиной
Mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown Floor

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.