Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Vieille Maison à la Garde Freinet

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Salon & cheminée.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Other with terra-cotta floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, red floor and exposed beam.

villa firenze

Matteo Nieddu

Inspiration for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Rome with white walls, a standard fireplace and red floor.

Classé

Audio Video Synergy

Large modern open concept living room in New York with concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and red floor.

Paradise Ridge Luxury Townhouse

Marracar Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and vaulted.

Tropical Mid-Century Tiki Oasis

Just Go Home Design

A bright and colorful eclectic living space with elements of mid-century design as well as tropical pops and lots of plants. Featuring vintage lighting salvaged from a preserved 1960's home in Palm Springs hanging in front of a custom designed slatted feature wall. Custom art from a local San Diego artist is paired with a signed print from the artist SHAG. The sectional is custom made in an evergreen velvet. Hand painted floating cabinets and bookcases feature tropical wallpaper backing. An art tv displays a variety of curated works throughout the year.

West 122nd Street Apartment - New York NY

Freestyle Restyle

Living Room. Full makeover and restyle for this two-bedroom Upper West Side pre war charmer. Included paint color palette, window treatments, lighting, reupholstery, furnishings and textiles

Frank Lloyd Wright Pappas Home

Photography by Andrew George

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in St Louis with brown walls and red floor.

Countryside Retreat

User

Design ideas for a country living room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors and red floor.

Western Bluffs

Jim Colvin

Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Rénovation en conservant les sols anciens - Projet Cotte

Mon Concept Habitation

Mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and red floor.

Faidherbe

WTF/A Architectes Associés

WTF/A Architectes Associés
This is an example of a traditional living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Mount Vernon Street, Newton MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Formal living room & music room. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Paradise Ridge Luxury Townhouse

Marracar Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and vaulted.

The Alaska Farmhouse

William Merriman Architects, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Harris Townhome

EAJ.DESIGNS

Photo Credit: Nxst Real Estate Media
Expansive modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

119 Sailfish St

Julie Mack Realtor

Amazing details in this living room including exposed wood beams, beautiful tile floors and beautiful chandeliers.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean open concept living room in Austin with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace and red floor.

Den

Long and Long Design

Photos by Jean Allsopp Photography
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Birmingham with white walls, carpet and red floor.

Acacia Ro

Express Bi-folding Doors

The bi folding door is screened with contemporary integral blinds.
Inspiration for a mid-sized open concept living room in London with white walls, a library, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Living Rooms

Designs by Portia

This is a living room space that has been remodeled with a kiva and banco to replace an outdated fireplace, a built in entertainment center, faux wood beams and herringbone brick floors. It was staged with leather, rustic wood and wrought iron furnishings and then softened with a wool area rug.

Living Room Design Photos with Purple Floor and Red 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.