Mid-sized arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in Orlando with carpet, a standard fireplace, brown walls, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Wellington Court

Graham Atkins-Hughes Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in London with carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Westchester Showhouse

Ken Gemes Interiors

Large traditional enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

New England Style Design: Fireplace, Chimney, Columns, and Stone Siding

STONEYARD®

Eric Barry Photography When designing your new home, there are many aspects of construction and design to consider. Consistency in design throughout the project is one of them. This beautiful home has some great architectural details that really make it unique. Copper accents were used above the porch and garage. A walk out second story balcony is the perfect evening retreat. Large granite steps were used at 3 different entrance points. Lastly, the quintessential New England stone, Boston Blend Round, was used throughout the project as siding, chimney stone, columns, and archways. This New England style design was echoed throughout the interior including a grand fireplace in the living room. The neutral tones of tan, gray, brown, and white are carried through the color scheme of the room. Pops of red and green in accent pieces give you added color without overpowering the space. Please visit www.stoneyard.com/968 for more photos and info!

St Leonards P177

Let's Revamp - Property Styling and Decorating

This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Transitional

Modifica Interiors LLC

Robert Benson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in New York with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and brown floor.

Fireplace Installations

Pascucci Marble and Granite

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Detroit with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Brickstone Villas

SparX Flooring

Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Austin with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Rosewell House, Bath

WN Store

Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Dorset with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Berkely - Hopyard Farm

Hazel Land Companies, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

FullView

Mendota Hearth

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

House in the Country

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, a standard fireplace, carpet, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

St. Albert Regency Heights Estates - Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Friends and neighbors of an owner of Four Elements asked for help in redesigning certain elements of the interior of their newer home on the main floor and basement to better reflect their tastes and wants (contemporary on the main floor with a more cozy rustic feel in the basement). They wanted to update the look of their living room, hallway desk area, and stairway to the basement. They also wanted to create a 'Game of Thrones' themed media room, update the look of their entire basement living area, add a scotch bar/seating nook, and create a new gym with a glass wall. New fireplace areas were created upstairs and downstairs with new bulkheads, new tile & brick facades, along with custom cabinets. A beautiful stained shiplap ceiling was added to the living room. Custom wall paneling was installed to areas on the main floor, stairway, and basement. Wood beams and posts were milled & installed downstairs, and a custom castle-styled barn door was created for the entry into the new medieval styled media room. A gym was built with a glass wall facing the basement living area. Floating shelves with accent lighting were installed throughout - check out the scotch tasting nook! The entire home was also repainted with modern but warm colors. This project turned out beautiful!

Luxury Styling without the Price Tag

ArtsHaus

Bold limited edition prints from the influential Shepard Fairey and Pure Evil taking pride of place either side of the mantelpiece in a contemporary home.

Colorful Jungalow Living Room

Storybook Interiors

Lindsay Hoekstra
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic living room in Grand Rapids with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Various Projects

BLOOM That ROOM

Small contemporary formal open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Blush Livingroom & Artsy Snug

User

This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Kent with green walls, carpet, brown floor and wallpaper.

Gleneagles Way

Vogue Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Stone Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia

RoomService 360

Designed by Oriano Favaretto for Cattelan Italia and manufactured in Italy, Stone Contemporary Coffee Table features visual representation of bygone times re-imagined as a decorative flourish that yields an opportunity to make an intriguing statement.

Living Room Design Photos with Carpet and 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.