Chris Lunardi
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Tampa with white walls.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean living room with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Hilltop Spanish Mediterranean Home

Allen Construction

Beautiful Spanish tile details are present in almost every room of the home creating a unifying theme and warm atmosphere. Wood beamed ceilings converge between the living room, dining room, and kitchen to create an open great room. Arched windows and large sliding doors frame the amazing views of the ocean. Architect: Beving Architecture Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer

Santa Monica Spanish Revival Renovation

STUDIO ALLEN ARCHITECTS, INC

Design ideas for a mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Agoura Hills Equestrian

805 Interiors, Inc.

Photo by Christopher Lee Foto
Inspiration for a large mediterranean open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Living Room with Music Room beyond

Beacon Rock Custom Builders

Mediterranean open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor and recessed.

Santa Barbara, California

Debra Lynn Henno Design

Photography Alexander Vertikoff
Small mediterranean living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

104 Shore Oaks

Vanguard Studio Inc.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean living room in Austin with beige walls and a standard fireplace.

Réhabilitation complète d'une maison de maitre près d'Apt

Inspirations d'Intérieurs • Agence & Boutique •

Design ideas for a large mediterranean open concept living room in Marseille with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Spanish Modern

Texture Living Inc

This was an old Spanish house in a close to teardown state. Part of the house was rebuilt, 1000 square feet added and the whole house remodeled.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Finely plastered walls in a Hill Country home

Paper Moon Painting

We plastered the walls and ceilings throughout this expansive Hill Country home for Baxter Design Group. The plastering and the custom stained beams and woodwork throughout give this home an authentic Old World vibe. Living Space featuring plaster walls, stained wood beams, and metal windows.

Willows Custom Home

E Design Home

New furnishings for music loving living room and dining room.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean open concept living room in Las Vegas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Rustic Refined

Rosy Alexander Interior Design

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This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Raleigh with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, yellow floor and exposed beam.

Palos Verdes Estates Spanish Residence

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

Living room, next to dining area and office. In the background, the outdoor balcony area overlooking the ocean.
This is an example of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Featured Home Aledo

John Askew Company

Design ideas for a mediterranean open concept living room in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

Contemporary Living Room

Fratantoni Interior Designers

The contemporary living room features a wall-to-ceiling stone feature wall with a built-in fireplace. The grey twill sectional is decorated with gray and tan patterned throw pillows. Two striped wingback armchairs sit perpendicular to the sectional and are centered with two wood coffee tables. A modern two-tier candle chandelier hangs from the ceiling with exposed beams.

Ranch House

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Photography: Piston Design
Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Austin with beige walls.

Hilltop Villa

Tucker & Marks

Photography by Lisa Romerein
This is an example of a mediterranean living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Mediterranean Living Room

Mediterranean open concept living room in Other with white walls.

2010 Parade Home

Jenkins Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Austin with beige walls, a standard fireplace, ceramic floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

All Ceiling Designs Mediterranean Living Room Design Photos

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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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.