Inspiration for a small country formal open concept living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Maison Asnières sur Seine

Lali architecture

Jean Philippe Caulliez
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Paris with red walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Eclectic Style Home

Home Stylus

Never underestimate the power of accessories. This mix of textures with gold accents creates style and beauty.
Large eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with red walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

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Kaiden Seidel interior decorations

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in New Orleans with red walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Spaces

Sean Clemons Painting, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Louisville with red walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, medium hardwood floors and a concrete fireplace surround.

NEW CANAAN CLASSIC MODERN

Stephanie Rapp Interiors, LLC

Wilie Cole Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with red walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Cortleigh living room

Lisa Lev Design

www.jamesramsay.ca
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Toronto with red walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Villa

MBT Specialties

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in New York with red walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

8500 Seminole Street grand-scale home in an ideal Chestnut Hill location

Team Whetzel

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with red walls, no tv and brown floor.

Living Area

Audubon Curtain Studios

Photo of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Cincinnati with no fireplace, no tv and red walls.

Mendota Hearth Product Gallery

Fireplace Re-Fitter

This is an example of a small contemporary formal enclosed living room in Boston with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Modern Minimalist Great Room

Lifespan Construction

Chris McDonald
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Palisbo

Atlas Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Hawaii with red walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Robert Allen Design

Dave Coleman's Windows To The World, INC

Dave Coleman's Windows To The World, INC
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and red walls.

Darien Renovation

Segerson Builders

Red painted living room with fireplace and gray painted beams.
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Western Bluffs

Jim Colvin

Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Castro Addition Renovation

Studio G+S Architects

Transitional enclosed living room in San Francisco with a music area, red walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Completed Projects

Erica Gail LLC

This client wished to reorganized the layout of existing furniture, recover several pieces, accessorize, and add lighting and window treatments. A new rug tied everything together.

Lake Forest Show House 2013

Buckingham Interiors + Design LTD

Inspiration for a mediterranean formal living room in Chicago with red walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Windermere Private Residence

J Richard Watson Construction Company, Inc.

Lawrence Taylor Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Orlando with red walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Red Walls and No TV

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.