Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Design Ideas by Napoleon

Napoleon Products

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

The Maryland - Masculine Moody

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Kerri Fukui
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Salt Lake City with dark hardwood floors.

Living Rm

Felicia Khor Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in San Diego with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, beige walls and no tv.

Classique Chic Salon

Transitional formal enclosed living room in Paris with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Inspiration

3 Day Blinds

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chateau Montelena

Cotner Building & Remodeling Company, LLC

Inspiration for a traditional living room in Boise with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Custom Draperies, Floral and Seating

Jacque Criswell Decor

Rick Frank
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Nevis Rd. - Sold

Park Bradley Homes

This is an example of a traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Curtains & Valances

Budget Blinds of Springfield

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

South Ashland

Brehm Architects

Kaskel Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Geneva Drive Living Room

HouseMill Design

Photo by Molly Culver
Design ideas for an eclectic open concept living room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Stone Interiors & Exteriors

Eagle Stone & Brick, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Wicker Park Single Family New Build

Brynn Olson Design Group, LLC.

Family Room by Brynn Olson Design Group, Photography by Cynthia Lynn Kim
Inspiration for a transitional living room in Chicago with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Sewall's Point Waterfront Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Частная квартира в Филях, Москва

Надя и Гиви Ананьевы

Сергей Ананьев
Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Moscow with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

Ohio Riverfront Residence Great Room

Herald Gardell, Ltd. Design Services

A large space that was made narrow by a second staircase. We took the stairs out and turned it into the principle gathering space for the family, combining the functionalities of living room, great room, family room and media room.

Corolla • Oceanfront • Coastal LunaSEA

SAGA Realty & Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Ocean Dunes

Richard Moody & Sons Construction LLC

Design ideas for a beach style open concept living room in Portland Maine with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Remodel: Mission Viejo, CA

Pristine Renovations, Inc.

This project was a one of a kind remodel. it included the demolition of a previously existing wall separating the kitchen area from the living room. The inside of the home was completely gutted down to the framing and was remodeled according the owners specifications.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood 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.