Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Colorful Beach Cottage

Donna Elle Design

Beach style living room in Boston with purple walls, painted wood floors and green floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Large eclectic living room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and white floor.

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Nataly Komova

Inspiration for a small eclectic living room in Moscow with a home bar, purple walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Perfect Prints

Arlo & Jacob

Cartwright Sofa, shot by Simon Bevan
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal living room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Modern Living

Set Visions Ltd

Taking inspiration from the tropical interior design trend, the bright and light living room is fun and relaxing. Lime and deep greens are mixed in the geometric print rug with pops of bright red accent colour. Mixing printed scatter cushions gives a homely feel. Interior design and photography by http://capture.setvisions.co.uk/Portfolio

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Inspiration for a modern open concept living room in Kobe with a home bar, purple walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

APPARTEMENT ALMA

VITTORIA RIZZOLI ARCHITECTE

Salon contemporain._ Vittoria Rizzoli / Photos : Cecilia Garroni-Parisi
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with purple walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Benjamin Moore

Decorating Ideas

Shadow 2217-30 https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca
Large transitional formal living room in Montreal with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

appartement G1

yg-architecte

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Nantes with a library, purple walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Maura e Diego

Mobilificio Scaravonati

Arredare il proprio ambiente con dettagli in diagonale è senza dubbio un trend che introduce prospettive inedite, in particolar modo nel living, proprio come a casa di Maura e Diego. La parete attrezzata vive per soddisfare funzionalità e praticità: in salotto si legge, si lavora, si guarda la tv, si ascolta la musica. È fondamentale, quindi, avere ante e mensole sulle quali esporre, per avere a portata di mano tutto ciò che si desidera, per godersi il meritato relax pomeridiano o serale. Il pensile Diagonale rivisita il concetto di esposizione e ordine, per creare disegni e forme che rispondano alla propria personalità. Capiente, versatile e abbinato ai contenitori madia Box (fondamentali per nascondere i decoder) guida l’occhio verso le linee del buon design, proprio come sta facendo Billy.

ЖК Водный стадион

Nataly Komova

Small eclectic living room in Moscow with purple walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

ЖК Водный стадион

Nataly Komova

Photo of a small eclectic living room in Moscow with purple walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

APPARTEMENT ALMA

VITTORIA RIZZOLI ARCHITECTE

Salon contemporain._ Vittoria Rizzoli / Photos : Cecilia Garroni-Parisi
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with purple walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Purple Walls and 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.