Happiness springs eternal when you’re surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colors, and with a multitude of multi-hued accents, our cover room is as high-spirited as they come. Try adding lively pieces like these to your own home, and you’ll see that there will never be a dull moment.

Lifestyle Shots

BoConcept Manchester

Our modern armchairs can all be customised. Choose between a great variety of fabrics and leathers and whether you want an armchair with a swivel function or a fixed base. Do you prefer to lean back or put your feet up? Go with one of our armchairs with tilting function or one with a matching footstool.

Living Room Remodel, Littleton, CO

KE Interiors, Inc.

This room started out as a small, dingy white room with white walls, white carpet and a tiny red/brown brick fireplace. We tore out the old brick and extended the fireplace to the ceiling. White stacked stone and a custom wood mantel complete this focal point. Slate floors replaced the tired carpet, and the walls received a coat of deep navy blue paint for depth and to really make the fireplace pop.

Vacant Home Staging - Hollingers Island, Katy, Tx

Autumn Dunn Interiors, CID, ASP

Front Parlor Vacant home staging by Autumn Dunn Interiors
Inspiration for a small eclectic formal open concept living room in Houston with slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige walls.

Windsor Arch

Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces

Small traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with white walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Liberty Homes Custom Home in the Poconos

Liberty Homes Custom Builders

This mix between rustic and contemporary is beautiful.
Large country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

River Plantation

S Squared Design, LLC

Large transitional open concept living room in Houston with grey walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Fireplace

Barnard And Deck

Stone added to a once traditional fireplace and using the clients existing starburst mirror.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Interiors

RARCO Contracting, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with red walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Warmth of Home

Julie Graf, One of a Kind Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Beauty in Bridgewater

Plush Design Interiors

delightful 3 bedroom home with 2 living spaces and plenty of beautiful garden. Private and comfortable with a flexible floor plan and modern neutral decor.

Take a Moment

User

Everyone needs a place to relax and read and the Caleb chair provides a safe haven at the end of a hectic day.
This is an example of a small midcentury enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, slate floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Put Down Roots

User

Creating a space that’s able to adapt from season to season is as simple as centering it with understated and sophisticated foundation pieces, like the charcoal gray Mischa sofa and warm cocoa-finished Livingston occasional tables. By selecting neutral staples such as these, you can continually swap out the accessories to reflect your evolving taste. If the sunny weather has you drawn to a summer fresh palette of yellows, blues and creams, the Boho Chevron rug – made of durable polypropylene – and the shapely Tulare Puff accent chair are bright and delightful additions.

Liberty Homes Custom Home in the Poconos

Liberty Homes Custom Builders

This mix between rustic and contemporary is beautiful.
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

River Plantation

S Squared Design, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Houston with grey walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Liberty Homes Custom Home in the Poconos

Liberty Homes Custom Builders

This mix between rustic and contemporary is beautiful.
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

Liberty Homes Custom Home in the Poconos

Liberty Homes Custom Builders

Living Room Design Photos with Slate Floors

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.