This is an example of a large scandinavian living room in Hamburg with green walls and painted wood floors.

Colourful Living Room in Georgian home, London

Vintage leather sofa, bright blue walls and painted white wooden floorboards in this colourful eclectic style living room. See more of this project on my portfolio at: https://www.gemmadudgeon.com

Sopisticated Living in Coveted Tam O'Shanter

trueONE Group, LLC

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, cork floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim.

Modern & Asian Inspired Living Room with Rustic Barn wood Accent Wall

EL & EL Wood Products Corp.

If you're looking for a minimalist living room, use rustic barn wood and lap-joint paneling, which can be used to create a decorative accent wall. The harsh white cut with the color of the wood is an excellent break in the monotone. Note that many Asian inspired designs will bring in natural elements to expand the design.

Brixton Townhouse II

Indie & Co.

Anna Stathaki
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and beige floor.

Project Island Charm

User

Beach style open concept living room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Homes & Antiques magazine

Ali Attenborough

Interior styling Ali Attenborough Photography Katya De Grunwald
Inspiration for a modern living room in London with white walls, white floor and painted wood floors.

Freshwater Project

Lifestyle Home Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, black floor and painted wood floors.

Contemporary Artist Retreat

Annie Santulli Designs

Clean walls with neutral colored furniture to showcase the large pieces of art. Built in, grey feature wall with lit floating shelves are used to exhibit pieces of sculpture in their best light. Clean charcoal end tables act as pedestals and the lux fabric on the sectional add to the gallery feeling while still allowing guests to sit in comfort. Robert Brantley Photography

Hide & Souk | Darwin Leather Sofa

Barker and Stonehouse

Capturing the beauty of traditional Moroccan riad, this look transports us to a place of warmth, relaxation and comfort. Drawing on a neutral palette of chalky whites, soft greys and chocolate browns, Hide & Souk features intricate detailing throughout. From the traditional punch hole accessories to the delicate bone inlay furniture designs, a sense of authenticity and craftsmanship can be felt in every aspect of this trend. Our popular Darwin sofa range increases the comfort levels in this look, thanks to its soft worn leathers and sumptuous seat cushions, it'll certainly bring that homely feeling to your interior.

Modern Living Room

This is an example of a large modern formal enclosed living room in London with multi-coloured walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Manu & Lou

Marisa

Marisa
This is an example of a scandinavian living room in Reims with white walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Eclectic Sitting Room by French Connection - AW '17 Collection

French Connection Home

Inject modern mid-century Scandinavian influence into your home with French Connection cowhide chair & Franco Wooden Side table.
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Other with painted wood floors and white floor.

Houzz Vesterbro

Rasmus Malmstrøm/ Kopenhagen Collective

Photo of an eclectic enclosed living room in Copenhagen with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace and black floor.

Navy and Metallic Living Room

Audenza

Comfort and style rolled into one with this spoke edge tub chair. The copper coloured spokes contrast beautifully with the sophisticated grey upholstery in the padded back rest and base to create a welcoming seat in any room in the house. Looks stunning styled with these golden carved angel wings, and of course, plenty of faux house plants.

Eclectic Living Room

Wallpaperdirect

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Sussex with blue walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Reclaim Revolution | Leather Sofas

Barker and Stonehouse

This trend captures the innate character of reclaimed wood and combines it with industrial style accessories and soft brown leathers for a look that is both eclectic and inviting.

Stoneybatter Refurbishment

Naught*9 Design

Scandinavian enclosed living room in Dublin with white walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

This is an example of a large industrial open concept living room in Charlotte with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood Floors and Cork 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.