Photography by Rachael Stollar
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in New York with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white floor and wallpaper.

MODERN - TALES OF DAY AND NIGHT PORTFOLIO

R|HAUS Design

ELEGANT CONTEMPORARY LIVING ROOM WITH AN INFUSION OF MODERN GLAM
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv, white floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

#CaliModCustom

Alma Homes

Melissa Oholendt
Inspiration for a large modern living room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Heat & Glo Fireplaces and Inserts

Hearths A'Fire, Inc.

Heat & Glo 8000 Series Gas Fireplace: This flagship fireplace started in the late 1980s. Now it’s evolved into the most award-winning gas fireplace series ever made. Select the features you want, from the model you need. A variety of models provides flexibility to upgrade with different features. •35,000 - 45,000 BTUs •42-inch viewing areas (36-inch viewing areas also available) •Choose your model (C, CL, CLX, Modern) for different options; LED accent lighting, brick interior panels, premium log sets or an electric ember bed •Perfect combination of flame, glow & lighting

Classic & Luxurious Neutral cream and grey Living Room

ROYAL INTERIOR DESIGN LTD

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, a standard fireplace, carpet, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Brondesbury

Huntsmore

Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in London with white walls, carpet, a wood stove and white floor.

Living Room

Ana Gil-Jones Interiors

Photographer: Jon Friedrich
This is an example of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and white floor.

London Kitchen Remodel/Rear Extension

Leonard Provence Interiors

NIcolas Yarsley
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in London with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Fireplaces

Aquila Stone

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and white floor.

Contemporary Masculine Remodel

Folding Chair Design

custom fireplace surround custom built-ins custom coffered ceiling
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Baltimore with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, white floor, coffered and wood walls.

Day Brightener | Kitchen Remodel & Home Addition

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A re-faced fireplace in a soft herringbone-pattern tile and new furniture in neutral fabrications. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Wildwood

No Mas!

Large transitional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, carpet, white floor, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Our Installations

Natick Fireplace

Mid-sized traditional formal living room in Orange County with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and white floor.

Bronxville

Ken Gemes Interiors

Tria Giovan
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Parisian Salon

Antique & Art Exchange

This room was done by Eugene Anthony for the "Antiques in Modern Design" project. This room is reminiscent of a 19th century Paris apartment with a modern twist. The use of the yellow wall color and the vibrant black and white patterned rug brings this room into the 21st century. Used in this room is an 18th century Italian painted and gilt wood console, possibly Roman. On top of the console are a pair of 19th century French painted finials that once adorned the top of a building. The large flower urn on a pedestal brings additional life into this room and gives it a more classic feel. The sconces offset the abstract paintings, providing a contrast between the classic and the modern. The armchair covered in a bright yellow fabric brings this chair from the 19th century to the present.

Mexican project - Tunbridge Wells

Amelia Laura Interior Design

This is an example of an eclectic living room in Kent with orange walls, carpet, a tile fireplace surround, white floor and wallpaper.

Burr Ridge Estates - Lot 1

McNaughton Development, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Brook Green, London

Hamilton Wills Design

Angus Piggott
Design ideas for a contemporary formal living room in London with white walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Berkeley Hills Project

Nystrom Design

Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and white floor.

Krameria

Inside Stories

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Denver with grey walls, carpet, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Carpet and White 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.