This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with red walls, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

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.

Red Wall With Geometric Shelving - Warm Living Room Update

Fusion Art Interiors

This living room update in Albuquerque, New Mexico was completed over 5 weeks in 2019 and included new paint, furnishings, geometric shelving, ceiling fan, light fixtures, window blinds, ledger rock fireplace surround and some accessories. The inspiration for the rooms color palette and and design came from client's collection of antique Mexican woven rugs and various curiosities collected from travels.

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.

Dark drama lounge design

Emma Hester Interiors

This lounge is the heart of the family home and although well used it had not been updated in many years and the client needed a space to feel relaxed but inspired. The dark walls and woodwork created a cocoon feel adding the feeling of relaxation. My client required somewhere that reflected and reminded her of past holidays and future plans of places to visit. This is seen in the moroccan influenced fireplace tiles and oriental feel to the wallpaper design. The wood fire surround is existing but given a fresh colour and patterned tiles it become the focus in the space. More photos of this project to follow.

Lozoff Residence

DRAW Architecture

Open living areas and a two-sided central fireplace separate the living space form the dining area, yet still beckons for more causal after dinner extended conversations.

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.

LOFT à SAINT MALO

O2 Concept Architecture

Crédit photo : INTERVAL PHOTO
Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Rennes with red walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and grey floor.

Royal Oak, MI A Condo Gets A Glamorous Upgrade

Dan Davis Design

Dan Davis Design designed custom built-in bookshelves for this small condo to display art and to house custom cowhide ottomans that can be pulled out for additional seating. Silk red wallpaper highlights the fireplace. Custom sectional and ottoman anchor the room. Photography by Gene Meadows

Tallahassee - Phipps Point Contemporary Home

Ertl Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed living room in Atlanta with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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.

# Cathy & Patrice

Cocré-art

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with red walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Трехэтажный дуплекс в Подмосковье

Виктория Коротецкая

Inspiration for a transitional formal living room in Moscow with a wood stove, brown floor, red walls, dark hardwood floors and brick walls.

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.

Mediterraneo Salotto

Photo of a mediterranean formal living room in Florence with red walls, a standard fireplace and exposed beam.

Yaletown

Designs by KS

Design ideas for an industrial living room in Vancouver with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor and wood.

Queen Anne Residence

Crescent Builds

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Seattle with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Urban Fireplace Living Room

Foundation Architects, LLC

korom.com
Inspiration for a contemporary loft-style living room in Milwaukee with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

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.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with Red Walls

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.