Large eclectic enclosed living room in Melbourne with a library, yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and light hardwood floors.

Walnut New Construction

Fiorella Design, LLC

Large country open concept living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kirkland Traditional

RW Anderson Homes

Inspiration for a traditional open concept living room in Seattle with yellow walls.

chantier montagne sainte Geneviève

Cristina Velani

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors

Pineapple House Interior Design

We helped conceptualize then build a waterfront home on a fabulous lot, with the goal to maximize the indoor/outdoor connection. Enormous code-compliant glass walls grant uninterrupted vistas, plus we supplement light and views with hurricane-strength transoms above the glass walls. Both functional and decorative pools are constructed on home’s three sides. The pool’s edges run under the home’s perimeter, and from most angles, the residence appears to be floating. From the front yard, can see into the living room, through the house, to the water/inlet behind it!

Project Aries

M-Teriors Style & Design

What’s your sign? No matter the zodiac this room will provide an opportunity for self reflection and relaxation. Once you have come to terms with the past you can begin to frame your future by using the gallery wall. However, keep an eye on the clocks because you shouldn’t waste time on things you can’t change. The number one rule of a living room is to live!

Palm Beach Mediterranean - Florida

Cullman and Kravis

Design ideas for a traditional living room in New York with yellow walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Mendota Hearth Products

Commonwealth Fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Boston with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Shadow Valley

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Photography - Nancy Nolan Walls are Sherwin Williams Alchemy, sconce is Robert Abbey
Large transitional enclosed living room in Little Rock with yellow walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and dark hardwood floors.

Dryden Ct.

Angelo Design

This two story family room is bright, cheerful and comfortable! GarenTPhotography
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Chicago with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, medium hardwood floors and a concealed tv.

Lake Butler Custom Home

Total Solutions Group

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Large traditional open concept living room in Orlando with yellow walls.

Northport Residence

Alexander D. Latham III Architecture

Alexander D. Latham III
Design ideas for a traditional living room in New York with a tile fireplace surround and yellow walls.

Interlachen Country Club (Edina)

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons Architecture: Sharratt Design & Co. Interior Design: Katie Redpath Constable Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a traditional living room in Minneapolis with yellow walls.

The Oasis

Effect Home Builders Ltd.

Effect Home Builders Ltd.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Edmonton with yellow walls and light hardwood floors.

Monroe House

Moore Architects, PC

The site for this new house was specifically selected for its proximity to nature while remaining connected to the urban amenities of Arlington and DC. From the beginning, the homeowners were mindful of the environmental impact of this house, so the goal was to get the project LEED certified. Even though the owner’s programmatic needs ultimately grew the house to almost 8,000 square feet, the design team was able to obtain LEED Silver for the project. The first floor houses the public spaces of the program: living, dining, kitchen, family room, power room, library, mudroom and screened porch. The second and third floors contain the master suite, four bedrooms, office, three bathrooms and laundry. The entire basement is dedicated to recreational spaces which include a billiard room, craft room, exercise room, media room and a wine cellar. To minimize the mass of the house, the architects designed low bearing roofs to reduce the height from above, while bringing the ground plain up by specifying local Carder Rock stone for the foundation walls. The landscape around the house further anchored the house by installing retaining walls using the same stone as the foundation. The remaining areas on the property were heavily landscaped with climate appropriate vegetation, retaining walls, and minimal turf. Other LEED elements include LED lighting, geothermal heating system, heat-pump water heater, FSA certified woods, low VOC paints and high R-value insulation and windows. Hoachlander Davis Photography

lakeside guest house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

lakeside guest house, designed by Beth Welsh of Interior Changes, built by Lowell Management
Design ideas for a traditional formal living room in Milwaukee with yellow walls.

Stone Residence 1

Norris Architecture

A traditional house that meanders around courtyards built as though it where built in stages over time. Well proportioned and timeless. Presenting its modest humble face this large home is filled with surprises as it demands that you take your time to experiance it.

Chicago Single Family Residence Living Room

Van H. Robinson

Amazing mix of new and old, purchased and repurposed pieces, make this living room not only beautiful but comfortable.
Photo of a traditional formal living room in Phoenix with yellow walls.

Gatsby

SV Design

The client admired this Victorian home from afar for many years before purchasing it. The extensive rehabilitation restored much of the house to its original style and grandeur; interior spaces were transformed in function while respecting the elaborate details of the era. A new kitchen, breakfast area, study and baths make the home fully functional and comfortably livable. Photo Credit: Sam Gray

Contemporary Shingle Style Living Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Victorian living room in Boston with yellow walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Yellow 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.