Photo of a mid-sized living room in Moscow with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, orange floor and wallpaper.

Pied-à-terre Paris 5e

Anne Steichen Architecte d'Intérieur

Salon avec vue sur les toits de Paris. Rideaux en grosse toile de coton blanc. Ferronnerie de fenêtres anciennes et tommettes récupérées.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional living room in Paris with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a freestanding tv and orange floor.

Coastal Traditional

Whimsily

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Indianapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and orange floor.

Living Rooms

Melody Smith Interiors

Greg Lovett
Mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Miami with blue walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and orange floor.

Airbnb Apt 202

Matthew Lechowick Design

A former apartment that was run down we gut and remodeled head to toe and turned it into an Airbnb listing. I try to play up the light as much as I can in every project

Hinkler House

R ARCHITECTURE

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, orange floor, a ribbon fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Douglas

NAK Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Albuquerque with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, orange floor and exposed beam.

Gorman

Novak Design Co.

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and orange floor.

Waterfront Cottage

Lap of Luxury Fine Home Interiors

Fun Cottage Living Room
This is an example of a small eclectic open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and orange floor.

We All Scream For Airstream

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic living room in Los Angeles with white walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and orange floor.

Modern Downtown Loft

Kevin Twitty Interiors

This historical building in Downtown Portland was renovated into a modern loft with great character. The exposed brick and double hung windows take you back to the natural beauty of the space.

The Griswold Project

User

Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Providence with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and orange floor.

Menlo Park Residence

Pamela Pennington Studios

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with orange floor, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Long Lounge Made More Inviting

Cour Interior Design

A challenging room to decorate; this long narrow lounge had been foreshortened by a dark sofa part way along, which wasted space at one end. The brief was to make the room feel brighter, more welcoming, inclusive and open so as to enjoy the view into the garden. The owners also wished to retain their curtains and have a slight wow input. To brighten the room Farrow and Ball Slipper Satin was applied to the walls and ceiling, the coving and rose work was picked out in white and a lighter 4 seater sofa plus reclining chair was sourced from Sofology. It was decided to upgrade a green leather stressless chair by having it professionally stained a burnt orange by the Furniture clinic and this upcycling was a huge success. A bespoke chandelier was designed with the client then commissioned from Cotterell and Rocke and gold wall lights cast gentle shadows over surfaces. The wow element was incorporated via new coving with hidden coloured lighting which would shine across the ceiling. A very soft orange offsets the furniture, but this can be changed by remote control to any colour of the rainbow according to mood. Some small inherited pieces of furniture were upgraded with Annie Sloane paint and the furniture placed so as to create a peaceful reading area facing the garden, where the stressless chair could be turned to join the main body of the room if necessary. A glass coffee table was used to make the room feel more open and soft burnt orange accent tones were picked up from the curtains to add depth and interest.

Titirangi House by Create Designs Architecture

Gerald Lopez Photography

Gerald Lopez Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Auckland with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and orange floor.

2019 | Farmhouse Living

Robin's Nest Interiors

This room had dark wood trim and red brick on the fireplace. We painted the trim, but left the wood beams stained. Our talented contractor painted the fireplace brick, reworked the built-ins and added barn wood above the new mantle. The homeowners purchased new upholstered furniture for the space, and we helped out with some tables and a new rug. The room is now light and soothing with wonderful natural farmhouse touches.

Katama Beach House

Martha's Vineyard Cabinet Company

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and orange floor.

Duplex, centre historique de Toulouse

design d'S-pace

Inspiration for a mid-sized country loft-style living room in Toulouse with a library, white walls, brick floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, orange floor and exposed beam.

McLean, VA - Midcentury Modern

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and orange floor.

OZN | The english house

PLUS ULTRA studio

This is an example of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Milan with multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a built-in media wall and orange floor.

All TVs Living Room Design Photos with Orange 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.