This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Montreal with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Custom Home Built in Hinsdale

Lux Custom Cabinetry

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

Thredbo

FLOW interiors and styling

Design ideas for 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.

湘南のアマン・ダリ

株式会社アトリエ秀（しゅう）

湘南のアマン・ダリリビングやダイニングからは、空中デッキを介して遠く湘南の海を望む
Asian open concept living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround and red floor.

Residental House in Kiev

Gonchar & Lobyntseva

Alex Dovgan
This is an example of a large transitional formal loft-style living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and red floor.

Coconut Grove Waterfront

CAHLIN DESIGN GROUP

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

GREAT ROOM

K. Rue Designs, LLC

After consultation with the clients, K. Rue Designs provided a rendering of the potential the great room fireplace wall. Coordinating with the exisitng TV and firebox location, the wall was still completely transformed and dramatized for the clients desired effect. An almost exact replica of the rendering was produced. With special help from the contractor, this gorgeous molding treatment on an otherwise plain wall was created. An intricate faux iron piece especially made for this fireplace trim out keeps one ventilation outlet completely hidden. As for the other, a white vent cover does its best to fade into the white molding. Splitface stone covers the fireplace in a textural display. New lighting on the floor and faceplace front create a dewy glow with the large windows.

The Piano Corner

Despina Design

Interior Design- Despina Design Furniture - Merlino Photography - Pearlin Design and photography
Photo of a large modern open concept living room with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Grand Tour of Home

Home Builder

Living Room with Baby Grand and fireplace.
Design ideas for a traditional living room in Other with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Private Residence

Anderson Knight Architects (AKA)

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Vitres

INOVAS

Inspiration for a large transitional formal living room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Glam Great Room

Unpatterned

Photo: Nathan Estenson
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.

Durham, NC

Bell & Associates

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photogaphy
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Raleigh with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige walls, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Classé

Audio Video Synergy

Large modern open concept living room in New York with concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete 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.

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.

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

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.

Villa Boomerang / ヴィラブーメラン・八ヶ岳の別荘

森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS

Photo Copyright nacasa and partners inc.
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Wohnküche am Kochelsee

Schrankidee Peter Dany GmbH

Handtuchhhalter der auch mal verschwindet! Foto Peter Dany
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with terra-cotta floors, red floor, white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

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.