Ema Peter Photography
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

フラッツ5+1

西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Indian Hills Remodel

restyle design, llc

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Appartamento SG - Colore e modernariato

Matteo Magnabosco

Il soggiorno con il corridoio e la cucina a vista sullo sfondo
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Turin with light hardwood floors and wallpaper.

Axiom Desert House

Resource Furniture

Resource Furniture worked with Turkel Design to furnish Axiom Desert House, a custom-designed, luxury prefab home nestled in sunny Palm Springs. Resource Furniture provided the Square Line Sofa with pull-out end tables; the Raia walnut dining table and Orca dining chairs; the Flex Outdoor modular sofa on the lanai; as well as the Tango Sectional, Swing, and Kali Duo wall beds. These transforming, multi-purpose and small-footprint furniture pieces allow the 1,200-square-foot home to feel and function like one twice the size, without compromising comfort or high-end style. Axiom Desert House made its debut in February 2019 as a Modernism Week Featured Home and gained national attention for its groundbreaking innovations in high-end prefab construction and flexible, sustainable design.

The Sanctuary - Intercoastal Kitchen

The Cabinet Shoppe

Jessie Preza - Photographer View of Fireplace wall with built-in bookshelves and wall paneling
Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Jacksonville with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Residential

Glare Control, Inc.

These window are coated with our darkest 3M high performance heat and fade control film, but it still allows ample natural daylight through to illuminate the interior.

Séjour Majorelle

Fanny Debez

Dès que vous entrez, vous serez immédiatement attiré par notre canapé Bubble au design élégant et confortable. Sa silhouette moderne et ses lignes épurées apportent une touche de sophistication à la pièce. Le choix du canapé Bubble en blanc permet de créer un contraste saisissant avec les autres éléments de la décoration. Pour ajouter une dose d'audace et d'énergie, nous avons opté pour des touches de bleu électrique. La chauffeuse et le tableau majorelle dans cette couleur viennent dynamiser l'espace et apporter une note contemporaine. Le bleu électrique est un choix vibrant qui crée un impact visuel fort et qui s'accorde parfaitement avec un design moderne. Le point focal de notre séjour est le tapis zèbre, un élément audacieux qui ajoute une touche de caractère et de dynamisme. Son motif zébré en noir et blanc crée un contraste saisissant avec le reste de la décoration. Ce choix audacieux reflète notre volonté d'expérimenter et de repousser les limites du design intérieur. Pour compléter cette décoration moderne et audacieuse, nous avons pris soin de choisir des éléments de mobilier et d'accessoires qui s'harmonisent avec le style général. Des meubles aux lignes épurées, des matériaux contemporains tels que le verre ou le métal, ainsi que des touches de noir et de blanc viennent renforcer l'esthétique moderne de l'espace.

Bethesda, MD Residence

yZiGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

San Francisco Style

Coddington Design

Navy blue lacquered walls and coffered ceiling are the highlight of this library. Metallic brass details punctuate the space, along with a custom loveseat and round back lounge chairs. Photo: David Livingston

Carmel Vacation Home

ScavulloDesign Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with slate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Four Barns Farm

Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors

Primary entrance to Main Barn, Monumental sliding barn doors surround human scale sliding pocket doors. Linda Hall
Photo of a mid-sized country formal living room in New York with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown walls.

Bankside Drive - Living Room

Jeanne Campana Design

Project Cooper & Ella - Living Room - Long Island, NY Interior Design: Jeanne Campana Design www.jeannecampanadesign.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Lelekovice

Home Staging

Mid-sized eclectic living room in Other with a freestanding tv.

横須賀の家　追浜

プラスプロスペクトコッテージ一級建築士事務所

LDKを雁行しながら進む間仕切り壁。仕上げは能登仁行和紙の珪藻土入り紙。薄桃色のものは焼成された珪藻土入り、薄いベージュのものは焼成前の珪藻土が漉き込まれている。
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with pink walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and wallpaper.

Rénovation rapide d'un appartement avant emménagement

SMDco

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Paris with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Condo Living Room & Kitchen, Two12 North 9th, Brooklyn

Meshberg Group

An open modern kitchen and bright white living area in this Brooklyn apartment boasts floor to ceiling windows, a balcony patio, room for a dining table, and grey stained oak flooring. The highly functional, design forward contemporary kitchen features a white lacquer refrigerator and washing machine, brushed aluminum lower cabinets and walnut upper cabinets. Pure white Caesarstone countertops, Blanco kitchen faucet and sink, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, architectural lighting trough with LED lights, and Emtech brushed chrome door hardware complete the custom loft like look.

An Easy Elegance

Christopher Burns Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey walls.

Sevenoaks TN13 - Colour Pop Lounge

Interior Edit Ltd

A cosy TV /living space combining rich deep blue walls with a contrasting light grey Chaise Longue sofa. Using pops of bright colours from the soft furnishing to bring vibrance to the space and to compliment the contrasts of light and dark tones.

80s Art Deco home - Bridgeport Chicago

Brett Bulthuis Photography

Hand couch vignette
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Mid-sized Blue 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 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.