Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown walls, carpet, no tv and red floor.

Color Tells a Story!

Urso Designs

Jeff Garland Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean enclosed living room in Detroit with no fireplace, no tv, brown walls, carpet and red floor.

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.

Transitional Style Madison Park Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and red floor.

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.

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This is a living room space that has been remodeled with a kiva and banco to replace an outdated fireplace, a built in entertainment center, faux wood beams and herringbone brick floors.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.

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.

Newton Residence

Kris Shaffer Interiors

Mimi Bernardin
Small transitional open concept living room in Boston with brown walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Vermont country living room

Vandamm Interiors

Cozy living room in Vermont slope side ski house at Stratton Mountain. Vandamm Interiors by Victoria Vandamm
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Moscow with a library, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown walls and red floor.

Thredbo

FLOW interiors and styling

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Sydney with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown walls, carpet and red floor.

Custom Home Built in Hinsdale

Lux Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Edward Chaise

Arden Home Seattle

Photo Credit: Zeke Ruelas
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Seattle with brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Condo Design for AirBNB

Blue Lotus Home Designs, LLC

Photo of a living room in Other with brown walls, red floor and coffered.

Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 2_

Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a large traditional enclosed living room in Other with brick floors, a wood fireplace surround, a home bar, brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, red floor, timber and wood walls.

Vista, California Remodel

Miklos Acs

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in San Diego with brown walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

The Garden Home

FLAG interior design

The view from this expansive living room looks into a covered courtyard. The wood work is all stained imported mahogany in a custom design.
This is an example of an expansive enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, brick floors, a wall-mounted tv, red floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Entryway, Front room and Bay window

Cy Lo, Builder

The living room of this had existing coffered beams. Trim and panelling were installed between these beams throughout the living room. Hundreds of pieces of trim were installed then finished to an very traditional look. The Bow window to the right provides a lot of light to the stately interior.

Felida Addition & Outdoor Living

Kashas Design | Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Portland with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Staging

Sandy Schargel Interiors

This is an example of a small eclectic formal living room in Albuquerque with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and red floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown Walls 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.