This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Mediterráneo Salón

Design ideas for a large mediterranean enclosed living room in Barcelona with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.

OLD NOYAC PATH

Blue Ocean Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Plymouth Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Living Room

O’Hara Interiors

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE PENTHOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

We were commissioned to transform a tired Victorian mansion flat in Sloane Street into an elegant contemporary apartment. Although the original layout has largely been retained, extensive structural alterations were carried out to improve the relationships between the various spaces. This required close liason with The Cadogan Estate. Photographer: Bruce Hemming

Custom Built-In Entertainment Center

John Bost Custom Woodworking

Custom built-in entertainment center in the same house as the custom built-in window seat project that was posted in 2019. This project is 11-1/2 feet wide x 18 inches deep x 8 feet high. It consists of two 36" wide end base cabinets and a 66" wide center base cabinet with an open component compartment. The base cabinets have soft-close door hinges with 3-way cam adjustments and adjustable shelves. The base cabinet near the doorway includes custom-made ducting to re-route the HVAC air flow from a floor vent out through the toe kick panel. Above the base countertop are side and overhead book/display cases trimmed with crown molding. The TV is mounted on a wall bracket that extends and tilts, and in-wall electrical and HDMI cables connect the TV to power and components via a wall box at the back of the component compartment.

Varacins Home

Kevin Jones Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Elk Country Estate_French Country_Living Room with Fireplace and Wood Grid Ceili

Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.

Inspiration for a large formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Holly Grove

Ramage Company

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Louisville with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Modern Apartment

Darci Hether New York

A detailed shot of the custom built-ins, sconce lighting and furniture colors and textures. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. --- For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/comfortable-contemporary-style-sutton-place-nyc/

Royal York Residence

LUX Design | Interior Design Build

LUX Design renovated this living room in Toronto into a dramatic and modern retreat. Complete with a white fireplace created from Callacutta marble able to house a 60" tv with a gas fireplae below this living room makes a statement. Grey built-in lower cabinets with dark walnut wood shelves backed by an antique mirror ad depth to the room and allow for display of interesting accessories and finds. The white coffered ceiling beautifully accents the dark blue / teal tufted couch and a black and white herringbone rug ads a pop of excitement and personality to the space. LUX Interior Design and Renovations Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver.

Katie & Drew's Kitchen

Hello Kitchen

Whit Preston
Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Austin with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Traditional Living Room

This is an example of a traditional living room in Minneapolis with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Clean Modern

COHN

The architecture of this modern house has unique design features. The entrance foyer is bright and spacious with beautiful open frame stairs and large windows. The open-plan interior design combines the living room, dining room and kitchen providing an easy living with a stylish layout. The bathrooms and en-suites throughout the house complement the overall spacious feeling of the house.

New Haven, CT – Interior House Painting & Commercial Interior Painting Services

DiNardo Painting, LLC

Transitional living room in Bridgeport with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Built In Bookshelves for Living Room

Inde-Art Design House

Built-in bookshelves for living room
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

NEW ORGANICS

Susan Glick Interiors

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

All Surfaces- Transitional Brookfield Home

Schmidt Custom Floors Inc.

Mindy Schalinske
Design ideas for an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Edina Modern

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Built-in Media Wall

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.