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

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株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

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This is an example of a mediterranean open concept living room in Yokohama with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

PV Remodel 2

Sanders Design Studio llc

Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with a tile fireplace surround, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

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/

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We transformed this room from an outdated southwest style space to this elegant Spanish style living room.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.

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.

Maison Particulière

ArchiBiolaB

Salon secondaire avec sa cheminée et son plancher en bois massif. Fauteuil et luminaires dorés, table basse signée.
Mid-sized mediterranean enclosed living room in Nice with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Elegant, Modern and Cozy Home Remodel

M & J Star Construction, Inc.

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

Acequia Madre Historic Renovation and Addition

GAYLA BECHTOL ARCHITECT

Mediterranean formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

The Living Room

Spieler Construction

Jim Bartsch
Design ideas for a large mediterranean living room in San Luis Obispo with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Newport Coast - Santa Barbara Style Home

Homer Oatman, AIA

Photo of a mediterranean living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Spanish Revival House

Colossus Mfg.

Bright modern and bohemian living room, with a spanish fireplace and reupholstered vintage armchairs.
This is an example of a mediterranean living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Interior | Cesena

Veronica e Valentina | Civicocinquestudio

Inspiration for a mediterranean formal loft-style living room in Bologna with a freestanding tv, beige walls, terra-cotta floors 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
This is an example of a large mediterranean open concept living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

English Tudor

Sims Luxury Builders

Large mediterranean open concept living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

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.

Pacific Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Newhaven Builders Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Mediterranean Living Room

Large mediterranean living room in Austin with a library, white walls, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Mediterranean Living Room Design Photos with 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 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.