An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.

Tuscan Inspired Home in Paradise Valley

La Casa Builders Inc.

Dino Tonn Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean enclosed living room in Phoenix with a library, beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Northwest Austin Home

Next Level Austin

We started with a blank slate for furnishings and worked with Objets Ltd. on our selections. Our clients have a large family, therefor we created multiple seating areas along with a custom sectional. We designed an ottoman that was surrounded by small movable tables, a leather recliner and two CR Laine chairs for a private seating area. A Bernhardt console was added with an oversized lamp and mirror behind it to provide a focal point.

Rancho Santa Fe Refresh

andesign, inc

PreviewFirst.com
This is an example of a large mediterranean open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Palm Springs Dining and Living Room

Design Focus

This Palm Springs dining room has heavy Santa Barbara styling influences in both the furniture, accessories, and drapery. Also note the subtle stencil at the wall and ceiling junction. Photo: Martin King

Del Lago

Edgewater Design LLC

sitting room,
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Benalup Araxan 2

Araxan

Fotografía: masfotogenica fotografia
This is an example of a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Madrid with beige walls, a standard fireplace, carpet, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Cord Shiflet Horseshoe Bay

Cord Shiflet

Design ideas for a mediterranean living room in Austin with beige walls, carpet and a standard fireplace.

Max & Company | Atlanta

Phoebe Howard

Mali Azima
Large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with white walls, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Silverleaf Upper Canyon

Hendricks Construction

Inspiration for a large mediterranean enclosed living room in Phoenix with beige walls, a corner fireplace, no tv and carpet.

Color Tells a Story!

Urso Designs

Jeff Garland Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean enclosed living room in Detroit with no fireplace, no tv, brown walls, carpet and red floor.

San Francisco Mediterranean

Lorin Hill, Architect

John Bedell Photography, Interiors by Angela Free Design
Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls and carpet.

Townhouse, Kuwait 2

Alidad Ltd & Studio A

James McDonald
Expansive mediterranean formal living room in Other with yellow walls and carpet.

Mediterranean Living Room

This is an example of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Haingraben, Liederbach

Büro für Architektur und Denkmalpflege

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Inspiration for a small mediterranean open concept living room in Frankfurt with a library, carpet and white walls.

California Mission Style Eclectic

Jane Antonacci Interior Design

A California Mission-style home in Hillsborough was designed by the architect Farro Esslatt. The clients had an extensive contemporary collection and wanted a warm mix of contemporary and traditional furnishings.

Street of Dreams Tuscan Villa

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions Sallie Elliott, Allied ASID
Photo of a large mediterranean open concept living room in Omaha with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

A Modern Castle

Ahmann Design, Inc.

The ceiling of this expansive great room highlights the European antiques that are found throughout the space. Photo by Fisheye Studios, Hiawatha, Iowa

Arizona Mediterranean

Urban Design Associates

Mediterranean style living room with standard fireplace. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: Manship Builders Interior Designer: Billi Springer Photographer: Thompson Photographic

Breaking the Rules

Siddons Design Team

Our goal: Take this small, unused room and transform it into an inviting and functional space. Our challenge existed in complementing the style and colors of the adjoining entry, kitchen and great room, as this room shares a wall with all three. We chose a luxurious scroll leaf patterned carpet and plush green walls. With the piano as our centerpiece, we selected three additional pieces of furniture—a chaise lounge, library chair and sandy-toned fabric ottoman with elephant-textured faux leather accents. Large furniture makes this modestly sized room feel intimate. Conversely, mirrors work wonders for smaller rooms, as they reflect light and create the feeling of a larger space. We positioned a mirror above the piano and flanked it with provincial wall sconces and candles. Utilizing large furniture and mirrors helped us strike just the right balance. Elegant red draperies and throw pillows accent the room and compliment the adjoining great room wall. Adorning the room with living greenery and a lovely landscape above the chaise helped us bring the outdoors in, literally bringing the room to life. A crystal and iron chandelier provided a touch of elegance. Our final, but crucial step involved placing stained wood beams on the ceiling. This served the dual purpose of providing architectural detail and reigning in the high ceilings for a cozier feel.

Mediterranean Living Room Design Photos with Carpet

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.