Jeremiah Johnson Log Homes custom western red cedar, Swedish cope, chinked log home, living room
Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Denver with brown walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Private countryside residnece

Baha Khakimov Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, travertine floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Styled to Perfection

MASSIMO interiors

Massimo Interiors was engaged to style the interiors of this contemporary Brighton project, for a professional and polished end-result. When styling, my job is to interpret a client’s brief, and come up with ideas and creative concepts for the shoot. The aim was to keep it inviting and warm. Blessed with a keen eye for aesthetics and details, I was able to successfully capture the best features, angles, and overall atmosphere of this newly built property. With a knack for bringing a shot to life, I enjoy arranging objects, furniture and products to tell a story, what props to add and what to take away. I make sure that the composition is as complete as possible; that includes art, accessories, textiles and that finishing layer. Here, the introduction of soft finishes, textures, gold accents and rich merlot tones, are a welcome juxtaposition to the hard surfaces. Sometimes it can be very different how things read on camera versus how they read in real life. I think a lot of finished projects can often feel bare if you don’t have things like books, textiles, objects, and my absolute favourite, fresh flowers. I am very adept at working closely with photographers to get the right shot, yet I control most of the styling, and let the photographer focus on getting the shot. Despite the intricate logistics behind the scenes, not only on shoot days but also those prep days and return days too, the final photos are a testament to creativity and hard work.

Troon Mountain

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton/Image Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Phoenix with a corner fireplace, travertine floors, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, brown walls and no tv.

Eclectic City Farmhouse

LMOH Home

A 700 square foot space in the city gets a farmhouse makeover while preserving the clients’ love for all things colorfully eclectic and showcasing their favorite flea market finds! Featuring an entry way, living room, dining room and great room, the entire design and color scheme was inspired by the clients’ nostalgic painting of East Coast sunflower fields and a vintage console in bold colors. Shown in this Photo: the custom red media armoire tucks neatly into a corner while a custom conversation sofa, custom pillows, tweed ottoman and leather recliner are anchored by a richly textured turquoise area rug to create multiple seating areas in this small space. A vintage curio cabinet, placed in a niche, serves as a dry bar for storing drinkware and alcohol. Farmhouse accessories complete the design. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

Mediterranean Villa Living room

Design Intervention

This room embodies the client's desire to mix formal, with warmth and comfort for large gatherings.The high vaulted ceilings add drama and volume to this expansive space.

Transitional Fireplace Mantel Styles

DeVinci Cast Stone

The Berkley DIY Fireplace Mantel From sophisticated European to SoHo metropolitan, the Berkley is timeless in design and fits into countless motifs. Bring the feel of chic into your office, den, or great room.

Alminar de Marbella

Ambience Home Design S.L

Ambience Home Design S.L.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, travertine floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Дом на озере

Архитектурное бюро Linea Design

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Moscow with brown walls, travertine floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Portofira Estates

Interior Affairs -- Vickie Daeley

Artistically Tuscan Francesca called me, nearly 13 years ago, as she had seen one of our ads in the Orange County Living Magazine. In that particular ad, she fell in love with the mural work our artists had done for another home we designed in Huntington Beach, California. Although this was a newly built home in Portofira Estates neighborhood, in the city of Orange, both she and her husband knew they would eventually add to the existing square footage, making the family room and kitchen much bigger. We proceeded with designing the house as her time frame and budget proceeded until we completed the entire home. Then, about 5 years ago, Francesca and her husband decided to move forward with getting their expansion project underway. They moved the walls out in the family room and the kitchen area, creating more space. They also added a game room to the upstairs portion of their home. The results are spectacular! This family room has a large angular sofa with a shaped wood frame. Two oversized chairs and ottomans on either side of the sofa to create a circular conversation and almost theatre like setting. A warm, wonderful color palette of deep plums, caramels, rich reds, burgundy, calming greens and accents of black make the entire home come together perfectly. The entertainment center wraps the fireplace and nook shelving as it takes up the entire wall opposite the sofa. The window treatments consist of working balloon shades in a deep plum silk with valances in a rich gold silk featuring wrought iron rods running vertically through the fabric. The treatment frames the stunning panoramic view of all of Orange County.

Tiled Fireplace - Baja Veincut

Tile and Stone Source

Travertine tiled floor is extended to the ceiling by cladding a cozy fireplace with these luxurious tiles.
Photo of a transitional living room in Calgary with brown walls, travertine floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Tanglewood Transitional

The Design Firm

The Design Firm
Design ideas for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Houston with brown walls, travertine floors, a stone fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.

Desert Contemporary 495

Soloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIA

Large formal open concept living room in Phoenix with brown walls, travertine floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

River

SPO Construction, Inc.

360vtour.net
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Miami with brown walls, a wall-mounted tv and travertine floors.

Lakeside Retreat

Cabin Fever Interiors

This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Vancouver with brown walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Modern Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Orange County with brown walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Tumbled Travertine Cleaning Active Funding Group

Scottsdale Travertine Polish

The after picture of the "rug floor". You would never have any idea there was ever a rug down.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Phoenix with brown walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Entertainment Room

Chase Ryan

Entertainment suite by Chase Ryan
Photo of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Austin with a music area, brown walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

Oatlands Close

IQ Glass UK

IQ Glass used minimal windows to provide the homeowners with an inside-outside feel, as their existing dwelling had a poor connection to the large underused garden.

Living Room, Sugar Mills, Houma, Louisiana

Nelson Wilson Interiors

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New Orleans with brown walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown Walls and Travertine 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.