Inspiration for an expansive modern open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Classic Main Line Home

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

The original wood paneling and coffered ceiling in the living room was gorgeous, but the hero of the room was the brass and glass light fixture that the previous owner installed. We created a seating area around it with comfy chairs perfectly placed for conversation. Being eco-minded in our approach, we love to re-use items whenever possible. The nesting tables and pale blue storage cabinet are from our client’s previous home, which we also had the privilege to decorate. We supplemented these existing pieces with a new rug, pillow and throw blanket to infuse the space with personality and link the colors of the room together.

Contemporary Craftsman

Eleven Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Bushey Avenue

Studio Fabbri

The cosy and grown-up formal lounge is connected to the open-plan family space by a large pocket door.
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

CasaCoppa

The SpaceMaker Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, grey walls, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

A request we often receive is to have an open floor plan, and for good reason too! Many of us don't want to be cut off from all the fun that's happening in our entertaining spaces. Knocking out the wall in between the living room and kitchen creates a much better flow.

Transitional Living Room

Lisa & Leroy

Mixing styles is what we do best. The charm and history of this home paired perfectly with updated transitional furnishings.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional living room in Philadelphia with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Formal Living Room with High Ceiling and Period Features

User

This beautiful calm formal living room was recently redecorated and styled by IH Interiors, check out our other projects here: https://www.ihinteriors.co.uk/portfolio

Design Build Modern Farmhouse

YW Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Preppy Classic Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Hinkler House

R ARCHITECTURE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, wood walls, a wood fireplace surround, recessed, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Dublin House

LOVE INTERIORS

Rachael Smith
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Surrey with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Fireplace Xtrordinair 6015

Chelmsford Fireplace | Fireplace Solutions

Fireplace X 6015 Linear
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Last Chance Lakes

Quilter Construction & Remodeling

Jared Medley
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Grand Vista Residence

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a wood fireplace surround.

DIAMON COURT, SOUTHAMPTON, NY

Blue Ocean Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

DIAMON COURT, SOUTHAMPTON, NY

Blue Ocean Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Regatta Showhouse

Risa's Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Custom Living Rooms

Focus Homes

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Tampa with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA

Keery Design

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Medium Hardwood Floors and a Wood Fireplace Surround

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.