This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Phoenix with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Family Home #3 – Muswell Hill

JLV Design Ltd

Bespoke bookcases and storages were created to display the vast collection of books. We even went over a structural column to get as much shelving as possible where frames found their space.

Arroyo Grande Ranch

Cavan Hadley Photography

Cavan Hadley
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in San Luis Obispo with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Fireplaces

Young Tile International

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Austin with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Sand Dollars

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

This is an example of a living room in Boston with a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and purple walls.

Victorian fireplace gas (After)

Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces

Valor fireplaces has this beautiful slim designed gas insert that can fit into just about anywhere. This customer chose the Windsor Arch front to complete this upgrade.

MODERN EQUESTRIAN DESIGN

Patti Johnson Interiors

Another view of this amazing Great Room Makeover show the details of the space. Contemporary art and sculpture, contemporary chandelier and custom rug in the Dining Room make a Contemporary Space Warm and Inviting. photo: aaronstringer.com

Contemporary Family Room with Porcelain Tile Hearth

Jeff King & Company

Designer: Sazen Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Mid-sized transitional living room in San Francisco with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Don Gaspar

Tierra Concepts

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Albuquerque with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

The White Dove Rockotel

C&M Hospitality

Erin Cadigan
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in New York with purple walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Glimmering heights by Michael Amini

Fine Home Furnishing

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Columbus with purple walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Peniston Residence

Olivia Erwin Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury living room in New Orleans with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Lakeway house

C-Reese Architectural Design

The two sided “see through” fireplace design has a similar feel to the front entry with the shaved river rock surround almost creating a floating feel to the fireplace.

Cameron Park Residence

Molly Erin Designs Inc

This is an example of a small enclosed living room in Sacramento with purple walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

My Work

Arizona Flooring Direct

Photo of a traditional formal living room in Phoenix with purple walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Fireplaces

Young Tile International

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Austin with purple walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Corner by the bay window and front wall

Nellie Vin

Living room. Nellie Vin ©Style, interior design and photography. Sharp company build in bookcases
Small transitional enclosed living room in Other with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Areas

H&A My Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with purple walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Waiuku House

Jessica Chloe Photography

Purple living space enhances the rustic detail and feel
Photo of a country enclosed living room in Auckland with a library, purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bay Window Drapes

Allure Window Treatments

Allure WT
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Purple Walls and a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.