Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Bright, open living room and dining room layout featuring a built-in fireplace with entertainment system above,
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Floating Two-Tone Custom Entertainment TV Unit - Beaumont SA

Transform-A-Space

Art Department Styling
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Adelaide with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted 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
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.

Brintons Carpet Remnants

Designer Carpet

Brintons Marquis Regal Red Flake Images are copyright of Brintons.
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and wallpaper.

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This is a living room space that has been remodeled with a kiva and banco to replace an outdated fireplace, a built in entertainment center, faux wood beams and herringbone brick floors.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

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

Dutch doors lead out onto a small side patio. The pully system raises the wood window casing and allows for another window opening. Great place to sit and read a book or look out onto lake Michigan.

19 North Hidden Harbour Drive | Gulf Stream, FL | Mediterranean-inspired

Pascal Liguori & Son

Living Room
Mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Miami with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, red floor, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Brianne's Condo

Wow Great Place

This condo was a blank slate. All new furnishings and decor. Client wanted a sleek "chill pad". And yes, this chair swivels. (swoon)
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Barrycroft

Trumbull Architects

The living area of this turn of the century carriage barn was where the carriages once were parked. Saved and repaired and patched the bead board ceiling. New windows and doors and tile pavers with radiant heat were added. Door leads to second floor where grooms used to sleep over the horses below. Aaron Thompson photographer

Cottage House Collection - Redford House (Living Room & Office)

User

Casual yet sophisticated, the Lawson Chair features a chic boxy frame with natural caning and classically turned legs. Reclaimed Oak surrounded by recycled metal make the Liesbeth Coffee Table not only usable but also environmentally sound. The clean lines and sharp corners invoke an industrial feel, however, paired with a cozy deep set sofa, can easily take this furnishing from industrial to rustic.

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.

Repair and Refinish in Boise North End

Matthews Hardwood Floors

Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Deo Dara Main Floor

Highland Design+Build

205 Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Birmingham with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Southern Sophisticated

CNI Designs

Navy and neutrals makes this updated home look smart. To set off the space the neutral rug was an absolute must to open it up and carry the eye to the walls.

Living spaces - neutral and earthy with a pop of color

Raashi Design

Dean J. Birinyi photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

This pully system raises the wood window casing and allows for another window opening.
Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with brick floors, a brick fireplace surround, red floor and exposed beam.

Photo: Nathan Estenson
Design ideas for an eclectic open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Leeson Street Apartment Refurbishment Dublin 2

Naught*9 Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Dublin with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround 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.

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with 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.