Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Midcentury modern living room with navy blue sofa, vintage fireplace with brass hood, vintage mid century modern wall shelf unit, and painted brick accent wall.

Paseo Olivos

Streamline Construction

Transitional living room in Orange County with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Spanish Home in Rancho Santa Fe

H O M E + atelier Michael Ranson

We transformed this room from an outdated southwest style space to this elegant Spanish style living room. The fireplace was redesigned and an arched passage to the dining was added to better define the spaces. The balance of materials that help create this space are the old world terra cotta tiles, smooth plaster walls, hand carved stone fireplace and rough wood stained ceiling. Furniture, decorative lighting and accessories by Irma Shaw Designs.

Mobiliario salón de chalet en Asturias

Honra2 reformas integrales e interiorismo

Segundo salón del chalet en Asturias decorado en tonos claros
Large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Spanish Hacienda in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

J. W. McCarter & Associates

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in San Diego with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.

Haus B. - Cala Pi / Mallorca

Gerald Hennings Interior Design

Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Palma de Mallorca with terra-cotta floors, white walls, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Beach Haven at Seabright

Design Me By Mahlah

The openness of this space makes it all the more perfect for vacationers. Here family and friends can be in any of these second floor rooms and still feel together. The serene, neutral color palette unites the various living spaces in the great room. The living room, dining room, and family room flow one to the next.

Las Gaviotas | Baja California, MX

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

The living room of this vacation rental has a lovely collection of vintage Fausto Palanco Furniture with new updated hand gilded gold linen pillows from Rob Shaw and Stroheim upholstery with original art and decorative accessories collected throughout our travels through Mexico.

TETUÁN

SALTO proyectos

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Malaga with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Villa privata in Toscana

Matteo Castelli Fotografia

Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in Florence with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Traditional Design with a Midcentury Feel

IDI- Interior Design Ideas by Gigi B. Sisniega

Design ideas for a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in Austin with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Major Remodel, Spanish Colonial

Dennis Thompson Architect

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean enclosed living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

On tha Bayou

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

***A Steven Allen Design + Remodel*** 2019: Kitchen + Living + Closet + Bath Remodel Including Custom Shaker Cabinets with Quartz Countertops + Designer Tile & Brass Fixtures + Oversized Custom Master Closet /// Inspired by the Client's Love for NOLA + ART

Ностальгия по Италии

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in Other with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Rénovation d'un studio à Paris 16e

OUI Architecture

Fabienne Delafraye
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

El Dorado Solar Passive Home

Pink Dwelling

Inspiration for a small open concept living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

On tha Bayou

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

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.

Spanish Accent Home

The Refined Group

Design ideas for a large mediterranean living room in Phoenix with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Terra-cotta Floors and Brown 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.