Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Little Rock with yellow walls, ceramic floors and no tv.

1990s Monterey Colonial Home

Rollins Andrew Interiors

William Short Photography
Large traditional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Wellesley Residence

Kotzen Interiors, LLP

Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Rancho Viejo Southwestern Home

Pink Dwelling

Sotheby's Santa Fe
Mid-sized open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, travertine floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Great Room

Liza Jane Interiors

Eric Taylor
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

A Plan for the Ages

Meadowlark Design+Build

Designed and built by Meadowlark of Ann Arbor. Motawi Tilework tiles were used in this custom designed fireplace surround. Home construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Beth Singer.

Hamptons Style Living Room

James Rixner, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Cabinets

Monticello Cabinets & Doors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Oklahoma City with no tv, yellow walls and travertine floors.

Pawling

John Lodge Architects

Living area with a polished concrete floor with radiant heating.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in New York with a library, yellow walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Aperture House

Vetter Architects

In early 2002 Vetter Denk Architects undertook the challenge to create a highly designed affordable home. Working within the constraints of a narrow lake site, the Aperture House utilizes a regimented four-foot grid and factory prefabricated panels. Construction was completed on the home in the Fall of 2002. The Aperture House derives its name from the expansive walls of glass at each end framing specific outdoor views – much like the aperture of a camera. It was featured in the March 2003 issue of Milwaukee Magazine and received a 2003 Honor Award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the AIA. Vetter Denk Architects is pleased to present the Aperture House – an award-winning home of refined elegance at an affordable price. Overview Moose Lake Size 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, recreation room Completion Date 2004 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Parisian Salon

Antique & Art Exchange

This room was done by Eugene Anthony for the "Antiques in Modern Design" project. This room is reminiscent of a 19th century Paris apartment with a modern twist. The use of the yellow wall color and the vibrant black and white patterned rug brings this room into the 21st century. Used in this room is an 18th century Italian painted and gilt wood console, possibly Roman. On top of the console are a pair of 19th century French painted finials that once adorned the top of a building. The large flower urn on a pedestal brings additional life into this room and gives it a more classic feel. The sconces offset the abstract paintings, providing a contrast between the classic and the modern. The armchair covered in a bright yellow fabric brings this chair from the 19th century to the present.

Adams Mill, Stowe, Vermont

Christian C. Carey, Architect, P.C.

Carolyn Bates
Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Burlington with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

FullView

Mendota Hearth

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with yellow walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Kitchen and Sitting Area

RMB Building & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Raleigh with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and beige floor.

Fade Protection

Spectrum Glass Coatings

Formal living room in traditional home can benefit from fade protection that window film can provide Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Dallas with yellow walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Electric Fireplace Meet Your Living Room

Notochord group Inc

Design ideas for a large eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with limestone floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, yellow walls, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Montecito Country French

Shelley Beckes Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal living room in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Reduced Heat and Glare

Advanced Film Solutions

Homeowners may enjoy the view and natural light more with reduced heat and glare with window film installed Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Tampa with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Newport Coast

Blackband Design

Elegant yet comfortable living room, with pops of color and hints of the ocean, in this Newport Coast home. Renovation and Interior Design: Blackband Design. Phone: 949.872.2234

Living Room Design Photos with Yellow 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.