Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Rancho Santa Fe Luxury home staging

HomeScapes Home Staging San Diego

The high beamed ceilings add to the spacious feeling of this luxury coastal home. Saltillo tiles and a large corner fireplace add to its warmth.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean open concept living room in San Diego with a home bar, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and orange floor.

Spanish Colonial Revival

Dibello Architects, PLLC

The owners of this New Braunfels house have a love of Spanish Colonial architecture, and were influenced by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. The home elegantly showcases their collection of furniture and artifacts. Handmade cement tiles are used as stair risers, and beautifully accent the Saltillo tile floor.

Casa Garcia

Beck Custom Homes, LLC

Large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Orlando with orange walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Spanish Revival Restoration

Cynthia Bennett & Associates

This restoration and addition had the aim of preserving the original Spanish Revival style, which meant plenty of colorful tile work, and traditional custom elements. The living room adjoins the kitchen.

Von Dollen Vineyard

Honeycomb Home Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean living room in San Luis Obispo with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Ностальгия по Италии

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

This is an example of a mid-sized country living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Frédéric

Charlotte Fequet

Rénovation d'un appartement de 60m2 sur l'île Saint-Louis à Paris. 2019 Photos Laura Jacques Design Charlotte Féquet
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and red floor.

Airbnb in Phoenix

Jaeger Staging

www.jaegerstaging.com by Margareth Jaeger
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

ERP PROJECT

Laura Nathan Design

Inspiration for a mediterranean formal open concept living room in Sacramento with a tile fireplace surround, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a concealed tv and orange floor.

Occupied Staging in Encinitas

The House Whisperers

Photo of a mediterranean living room in San Diego with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and red floor.

Mediterranean Living Room

Inspiration for a mediterranean formal living room in Los Angeles with terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, beige walls and a tile fireplace surround.

Sedona the First Time

Lake Effect Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Rowe Ranch

Cantoni Dallas

Large modern formal open concept living room in Dallas with orange walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Wimberley Home

C-Reese Architectural Design

The view from the front foyer through the arched gallery to the living/dining and the arched water feature at the pool beyond. This view shows the appeal created by symmetry throughout the homes design. The open wall above the arches allows for light passage from the high windows in the gallery into the living area beyond.

Portfolio

Ambiance Unlimited, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

"Ready-for-Photo" Home Staging Anwesen am Meer

Home Staging Sylt

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Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

reThink Interiors Mediterranean Farmhouse

reThink Interiors & Lifestyle LLC

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Grand Harbor

Abbate Tile and Marble

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with blue walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

La Plaza Villa - Condo Remodel

Budget 2 Beautiful Designs

We installed wood ceilings drenched in a dark walnut stain to compliment the hand packed Saltillo tiles imported from Mexico.
Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Living Room Design Photos with Terra-cotta Floors and a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.