Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Charleston with orange walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Paradise Drive Tiburon CA

Jane Ellison

The bones of this house are a handsome light filled bungalow mid century modern yet the clients taste is far from that. Dark wood paneling was calling out for some color to enhance and update it’s beauty. The luxurious orange velvet tufted tuxedo style sofa and mix of animal prints on pillows and rugs only make their collection of art more mysterious and intriguing. Photographed by Lana Igolkina

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IN-DECO

This is an example of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Moscow with orange walls and carpet.

Mexican project - Tunbridge Wells

Amelia Laura Interior Design

This is an example of an eclectic living room in Kent with orange walls, carpet, a tile fireplace surround, white floor and wallpaper.

Living Room

Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design

Large traditional enclosed living room in London with orange walls, carpet and a built-in media wall.

Woodworking Projects

Three Oaks Woodworking

Design ideas for a small traditional loft-style living room in Other with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Haverford Manor Reborn

WPL Interior Design

A grand home on Philadelphia's Main Line receives a freshening up when clients buy an old home and bring in their previous traditional furnishings but add lots of new contemporary and colorful furnishings to bring the house up to date. Colorful walls left by the previous owner are toned down with two brown velvet sofas and then energized with aqua velvet furnishings. Jay Greene photography

Park Avenue Contemporary

Iliana Moore Interiors / Columbine Antiques

Edward Addeo
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in New York with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace and no tv.

Portfolio

Manhattan Textiles

Traditional formal enclosed living room in Milwaukee with orange walls and carpet.

Indiana Design Center

Everything Home

An eclectic furnishing vignette at the Indiana Design Center — it showcases a bright-orange, printed chair; a comfortable, grey sofa with colorful, printed cushions; a rattan table; and a sleek, metal backdrop. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Saddlebrooke Retreat

Marie-Dominique Verdier, photographer

© Marie-Dominique Verdier
Design ideas for a transitional living room in Phoenix with orange walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Sausalito Home

Ann Brown

Jay Graham
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with orange walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and carpet.

Manufacturer Room Scenes

Mercer Floor and Home Carpet One

visually textured carpet such as this is great for many different design schemes
Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Baltimore with orange walls and carpet.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a contemporary formal living room in New York with orange walls and carpet.

Fun and Eclectic Lounge

Eco Choice Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Atlanta with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

K Residence

Mclean & Tircuit Designs

Sheryl McLean, Allied ASID
This is an example of a large traditional living room in Baltimore with orange walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, carpet and white floor.

Residential Work

RC Interior Design Group, Inc.

Contemporary yet warm, this seating group around a see-thru fireplace is the perfect place to curl up and unwind.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Phoenix with orange walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

West Loop

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in Chicago with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace and no tv.

Mt. Horeb Home

Incredible Windows!

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with orange walls, no fireplace, carpet and no tv.

Terra Vista Club House Remodel

Colorado Homes & Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with orange walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Orange Walls and Carpet

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.