This is an example of a living room in Los Angeles with concrete floors, a corner fireplace, white walls and red floor.

Jours & Nuits © 2018 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic formal living room in Montpellier with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Raven's Ridge Guest House

DeMarais Home Staging + Design

Guest house with brick flooring, kiva fireplace, french doors, exposed wooden vigas and wood ceiling, green painted cabinets in kitchen and open concept floor plan

La Vista Modern Southwestern Home

Pink Dwelling

Large enclosed living room in Other with white walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, exposed beam and red floor.

Galena Usonian

Genesis Architecture, LLC.

Ken Dahlin
Design ideas for a small midcentury open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Spanish Revival Residence

AB design studio, inc.

romantic retreat | warm inviting materials | stunning courtyard.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean open concept living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Jackson, Wyoming Residence

Jackson Hole AV

Savant Remote
Large country formal enclosed living room in Jackson with brown walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Custom Homes

PureBuild Inc.

Built-in bancos provide sitting areas in this charming living/music room.
Design ideas for an open concept living room in Other with white walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, red floor and exposed beam.

Santa Barbara Penthouse

Delicious Decors

Open Floor Plan
Design ideas for a mediterranean living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Woven Woods and Plantation Shutters

Budget Blinds of Northshore

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal living room in New Orleans with white walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Main floor open concept Redesign/restyle

andrea martin design

Transform outdated and tired main floor Living Room, Dining area with colour on chimney breast, new accessories and second hand/vintage furniture.
This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Toronto with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Newport Traditional Style Home by Designer Alison Miller

Ethan Allen - Las Vegas

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, no tv, red floor, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and medium hardwood floors.

Soggiorno_angolo Tv

Arch. EDITH Chiara CANONICA

Design ideas for a mid-sized enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Newport Traditional Style Home by Designer Alison Miller

Ethan Allen - Las Vegas

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and medium hardwood floors.

El Dorado Two-Level Home

Pink Dwelling

This is an example of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Other with brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, exposed beam, brown walls and red floor.

Raven's Ridge Guest House

DeMarais Home Staging + Design

Guest house with brick flooring, kiva fireplace, french doors, exposed wooden vigas and wood ceiling
Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Albuquerque with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Santa Barbara Penthouse

Delicious Decors

Open Floor Plan
Inspiration for a mediterranean living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Newport Traditional Style Home by Designer Alison Miller

Ethan Allen - Las Vegas

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and medium hardwood floors.

Newport Traditional Style Home by Designer Alison Miller

Ethan Allen - Las Vegas

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and medium hardwood floors.

Living Room Design Photos with a Corner Fireplace 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.