Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood fireplace surround and white floor.

Traditional Living Room

Photo of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Essex with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Hastings Residence

Shape Architecture Ltd

Photograph David Merewether
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Sussex with green walls, painted wood floors, a stone fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.

Montauk Residence

Abelow Sherman Architects LLC

Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, a hanging fireplace, painted wood floors, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Chateauneuf Rustic Rattan Chair

French Bedroom

An elegantly hand-carved bedroom chair, with ornate floral carvings, curved cabriole legs and rattan seat, arms and back. The warm wood tones of this naturally finished chair make it the perfect addition to any bedroom. The high quality workmanship and double-layered cane ensure this graceful French chair will be an heirloom of the future. We love the swooping 'U' shape the arms and seat make, and the carved detailing on the crest of the seat back and the tops of each leg. Reclaimed French furniture at its best.

Eclectic Living Room

Wallpaperdirect

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Sussex with blue walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Rooms, Muswell Hill

Born & Bred Studio

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in London with beige walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

London Terrace Sitting Rom

Decorbuddi

We chose a beautiful inky blue for this London Living room to feel fresh in the daytime when the sun streams in and cozy in the evening when it would otherwise feel quite cold. The colour also complements the original fireplace tiles. We took the colour across the walls and woodwork, including the alcoves, and skirting boards, to create a perfect seamless finish. Balanced by the white floor, shutters and lampshade there is just enough light to keep it uplifting and atmospheric. The final additions were a complementary green velvet sofa, luxurious touches of gold and brass and a glass table and mirror to make the room sparkle by bouncing the light from the metallic finishes across the glass and onto the mirror

Village Park Modern Boho

Realm Design Co.

Sophie McPhail
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in San Diego with brown walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and white floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, no tv, white floor, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

"Best Conservatory / Screen Room / Sunroom" - 2015 Detroit Home Magazine Award

Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and painted wood floors.

East Village Apartment

User

Views of the Renovated Living Room and Den.
Inspiration for a small midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

My white Scandinavian home. Splash of colors. Old & new. Always in change.

Jeanette Karlsen

Design ideas for a scandinavian living room in Other with a tile fireplace surround and painted wood floors.

RAY WHITE - DEVONPORT

In Residence - Kitchen, Bathroom, Hardware

Matthew doesn't do anything by halves. His attention to detail is verging on obsessive, says interior designer Janice Kumar Ward of Macintosh Harris Design about the owner of this double storey Victorian terrace in the heart of Devonport. DESIGNER: JKW Interior Architecture and Design OWNER OCCUPIER: Ray White PHOTOGRAPHER: Duncan Innes

Haus in Hamburg - Klein Flottbeck

Lange Geller Kuehl Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Hamburg with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Book loving Francophile living room

Julia Rudin Design Group

Brian Vogel
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Houston with grey walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, a plaster fireplace surround and painted wood floors.

HeatnGlo Slim Line 950TRS Gas Fireplace

Colorado Fireside

Traditional living room in Denver with painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and white floor.

House ILL

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Under the Yew Tree

Unique Homestays

Large country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Paris 9

blackStones

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and painted wood floors.

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood 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.