Duisburg-Rahm, neu gestalteter Wohnraum
Expansive asian formal open concept living room in Dusseldorf with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, red floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Shadowbrook

Erica Sweitzer Interior Decorator

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Agencement au coin du feu

Corinne BOREL - Cocon de Couleurs

Inspiration for a living room in Clermont-Ferrand with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and red floor.

The Hemmel, Springhill Farm Cottages, Northumberland

Inside Story Photography

Sitting room with Woodburner Tracey Bloxham, Inside Story Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and red floor.

Balmain cottage - living room

INSIDESIGN

Design: INSIDESIGN Photo: Joshua Witheford
Design ideas for a traditional enclosed living room in Sydney with purple walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and red floor.

VILLALONGA TOWN HOUSE REFORM

M3 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY IBERIA S.L

Darren Taylor
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Valencia with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and red floor.

東京都世田谷区　Ｍ邸

有限会社パワーハウス

2.5階分の吹抜け上部のハイサイドライトから光が降り注ぐ
Large modern open concept living room in Tokyo with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and red floor.

Salon maison ancienne avant

Imagine...

Country enclosed living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and red floor.

Türen als Sonderanfertigung

Die Tischlerei

Photo of a large country formal open concept living room with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Quadra-Fire Design Gallery

Saratoga Fireplace & Stove Inc.

Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Boston with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove and red floor.

Türen als Sonderanfertigung

Die Tischlerei

Large country formal open concept living room with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Final del proceso de cambio en julio del 2.018.

Yolanda Cosido

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and red floor.

東京都世田谷区　Ｍ邸

有限会社パワーハウス

吹抜けに面した2階部分は回廊となって様々なところに繋がる
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Tokyo with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and red floor.

Duisburg-Rahm, Kamin mit Wohnmöblierung

Schüller. innenarchitektur

Duisburg-Rahm, neuer Kamion im neu gestalteten Wohnbereich.
Expansive asian formal open concept living room in Dusseldorf with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, red floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Shadowbrook

Erica Sweitzer Interior Decorator

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

The Hemmel, Springhill Farm Cottages, Northumberland

Inside Story Photography

Sitting Room with wood burner Tracey Bloxham, Inside Story Photography
Mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and red floor.

Shadowbrook

Erica Sweitzer Interior Decorator

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

東京都世田谷区　Ｍ邸

有限会社パワーハウス

暖炉の背面は蓄熱とデザインのアクセントに玉石貼りとした
Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Tokyo with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and red floor.

Türen als Sonderanfertigung

Die Tischlerei

Photo of a large country formal open concept living room with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Türen als Sonderanfertigung

Die Tischlerei

Large country formal open concept living room with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove 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.