This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Berkshire

Acorn Deck House Company

The Bershire Deck House is a perfect escape, located in a remote mountain town in western Massachusetts. It features a welcoming great room, which greets visitors with spectacular, floor-to-ceiling views of the landscape beyond; a deck for relaxing and entertaining; and a private, entry-level master suite. The lower level also features two additional bedrooms, a family room and unfinished space for future expansion.

HAMPSTEAD HOUSE

VICTORIA TUNSTALL

Photography by Graham Atkins Hughes Interior Design & Architecture by Serrano Evans Interior Styling by Victoria Tunstall
Photo of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and blue floor.

A Blank Palette

Metropolitan Design Concepts

Living Room with Stark carpet, custom coffee table and green sofas. Built-in bookshelves flank the stone fireplace. Tim Schlaback Photography
Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

GENERAL REMODELING & KITCHEN RENOVATION

American Home Improvement Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

Inviting Edgebrook Home

Wendy Nobriga, ASID

White and blue living room with a pop of red.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Ceiling Fan

Michigan Chandelier Company

Large contemporary open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and blue floor.

Executive Long Stay Suites

Pinnacle Design

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed tv and blue floor.

GENERAL REMODELING & KITCHEN RENOVATION

American Home Improvement Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

B.C.D. Architectural Works

PHOTOS: MIKE GULLION
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and blue floor.

Traditional New Jersey Home

Home Surplus Of Keyport

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and blue floor.

Ross Bridge Residence

Scandinavian Design Gallery

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Birmingham with dark hardwood floors, white walls and blue floor.

Rooms - Extras

Debra Kay George Interiors

Large contemporary living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and blue floor.

Executive Long Stay Suites

Pinnacle Design

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed tv and blue floor.

Stewarts Project

Timber Quest LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Seattle with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Vickery Boulevard

Anntraves Interior Design

Stone fireplace with coastal artwork with built-in shelves.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, blue floor, coffered and brick walls.

Recent Installations

O'Neill Flooring Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and blue floor.

Penthouse Condo Square One Mississauga

Parsons Interiors Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and blue floor.

GENERAL REMODELING & KITCHEN RENOVATION

American Home Improvement Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and blue floor.

Traditional Shingled Gambrel Retreat

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

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Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, blue floor and a standard fireplace.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and Blue 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.