Crédits photos : Victoria Coloma
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Lyon with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Rénovation cuisine Oullins Noce Canaletto

Les cuisines d'Arno

Lotfi Dakhli
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Lyon with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Low Prairie

Tim Brown Architecture

Photo of a scandinavian living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Hale Navy

Design Shop Interiors

This is an example of a country formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Capilano Highlands

Kitchen Art Design

Using the same wood that we used on the kitchen island, we created a simple and modern entertainment area to bring the style of the kitchen into the new living space.

Brentwood Transitional

CJS Woodworking & Design

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Georgian Family House

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a traditional formal living room in London with grey walls, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Martha's Vineyard Lighthouse

Red Door Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Master Suite Sitting Room

Mackin Architects

The sitting room has a brick wood burning fireplace with window seats on either side.
Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Bay Shore

Josh Wynne Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Severna Park Whole House Renovation

Timberlake Design Build

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Baltimore with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Galveston St. House

MK Development & Investment LLC

The Craftsman shiplap continues into the Living Room/Great room, providing a relaxed, yet finished look on the walls. The built-in's provide space for storage, display and additional seating, helping to make this space functional and flexible.

West Hills 24

Otto/Walker Architects

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Alamo, CA. Farmhouse. Full Service Design Firm. Open concept living and dining r

LMK Interiors

Farmhouse style with industrial, contemporary feel.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Lakefront Timber Frame Home and Pavillions

KohlMark Architects and Builders

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

"This Old House" Los Angeles Project

Home Front Build

Mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Color Design-beachy bungalow

Rachel Perls, Hue Consulting

Photo by Marot Hartford Styling by Kelly Berg Color design by Rachel Perls
Beach style formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

The Dylan Fireplace Surround

Eldorado Stone

The sophistication of The Dylan is evident with its extremely clean lines. The surrounding beveled edges create a distinctive architectural detail.
Contemporary formal living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Southamptonn

Koch Architects

Indoor-outdoor courtyard, living room in mid-century-modern home. Living room with expansive views of the San Francisco Bay, with wood ceilings and floor to ceiling sliding doors. Courtyard with round dining table and wicker patio chairs, orange lounge chair and wood side table. Large potted plants on teak deck tiles in the Berkeley hills, California.

Country Manor

The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.

This hand engraved limestone mantel was designed and fabricated specifically for this home. All of the wall panels are stained walnut. www.press1photos.com

Living Room Design Photos with Medium Hardwood 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.