Photo of a mediterranean open concept living room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and brown floor.

Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda

Allen Construction

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Design ideas for a large mediterranean enclosed living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Highwater, Newport Beach

Euroline Steel Windows

Photo of a mediterranean formal open concept living room in Orange County with a standard fireplace.

Stewart Modern Spanish

Alison White Homes

This is an example of a mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Danville, CA

Jeff Andrews Design

This is an example of a mediterranean formal living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and wallpaper.

Arden Dr. Beverly Hills, CA

Dressed Design

Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, red floor, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Crocker Highlands Modern Mediterranean

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar
Large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Complete Home Remodel: Living Room

Design Directives, LLC

This lovely home began as a complete remodel to a 1960 era ranch home. Warm, sunny colors and traditional details fill every space. The colorful gazebo overlooks the boccii court and a golf course. Shaded by stately palms, the dining patio is surrounded by a wrought iron railing. Hand plastered walls are etched and styled to reflect historical architectural details. The wine room is located in the basement where a cistern had been. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Isokern Standard Fireplace

Earthcore Industries

This is an example of a mediterranean formal living room in Dallas with beige walls and a two-sided fireplace.

Modern Spanish Revival

SDG Architects

Photo by John Merkl
Mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and white floor.

Exposed Beam Living Room

Fratantoni Interior Designers

We love this stone accent wall, the exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and custom lighting fixtures.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean formal open concept living room in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor and vaulted.

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.

Crosby

Sommer Design

This is an example of a mediterranean formal open concept living room in San Diego with white walls and a standard fireplace.

Casa de Graham & Angus

DTR_studio arquitectos

cris beltran
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and a built-in media wall.

LIVE

Benjamin Johnston Design

Tribal art and a two sided fireplace are the stars of this formal living room. Open to the foyer, this room welcomes visitors and provides ample space for conversation and cocktails. Photo: Benjamin Johnston

Eva Armisén

Jordi Folch

Jordi Folch
Photo of a mediterranean enclosed living room in Barcelona with a library, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a standard fireplace.

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.

Beverly Hills mediteranean

Steven Autry Interior Design

This is an example of a mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors and a standard fireplace.

Memorial Moroccan

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Piston Design
Expansive mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Houston with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

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.

All Fireplaces 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.