This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in San Diego with beige walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white floor and no tv.

Colgate

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

oceanfront penthouse living room

alene workman interior design, inc

A penthouse living room area dramatizes the ocean view with a clean lined, modern take on design.
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Westchester Traditional

Chango

Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Saratoga, CA - Woodside Dr.

M. Designs Architects

A mix of architecture and interior design expertise. The white elegant tiled floor with a matching bench. The contrast of royal blue on the North wall and emerald accents in the interior. High ceiling and off centered windows adding character to this formal lounge with the show stopper chandelier and the subtle white furniture.

Mid-Century Home by Giulietti Schouten Architects

Spectrum One

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Hedges Residence

Design Unity

Mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement rue Bonapart, Paris

BAT & CO

Photo of a contemporary formal living room in Paris with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige walls, a brick fireplace surround and white floor.

Midcentury Modern

ASHLEY ROI JENKINS DESIGN

Large midcentury enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Furniture and lighting

Concrete Elegance Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Toronto with carpet, no tv, no fireplace and white floor.

EDGEhomes - Morgan Floorplan

User

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, no tv, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, carpet and white floor.

Lauderdale By the Sea Condo

Toby Zack Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with indoor outdoor design

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with indoor outdoor design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Large modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white floor and recessed.

Waring

Alair | Cason Graye Homes

This is an example of a large mediterranean living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Loft Inspirations Ascendantes

ArchiChov'

Mobilier en bois pour la chaleur de ce matériaux afin de contraster avec l'aspect minimaliste souhaité imposé par les couleurs blanches des revêtements et le Béton ciré utilisé pour la cheminée et l'escalier. Une bibliothèque originale sur mesure qui suit la montée d'escalier et sa rambarde aérienne.

The Park House

Element Property Group

Peter Taylor
Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Mid-Century Post and Beam

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Inspiration for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Napoleon Fireplace Design Gallery

Wyckoff Heating Cooling

This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Lucius 140 1/3

European Home

The Lucius 140 1/3 by Element4 is a stunning peninsula fireplace. With the 1/3 option, only 1/3 of the fire is shown from the other side, creating drama on one side of the fireplace while the other is remains subdued.

Colaboración vivienda unifamiliar en Santa María

Isabel Jover _ estudio de interiorismo

Photo of a mediterranean open concept living room in Palma de Mallorca with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Living Room Design Photos with No TV and White 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.