This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Minimalist White Queenslander Renovation

Ethos Interiors

Lovingly called the ‘white house’, this stunning Queenslander was given a contemporary makeover with oak floors, custom joinery and modern furniture and artwork. Creative detailing and unique finish selections reference the period details of a traditional home, while bringing it into modern times.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Point Lonsdale II

Stonehouse + Irons Architecture

Concrete block walls provide thermal mass for heating and defence agains hot summer. The subdued colours create a quiet and cosy space focussed around the fire. Timber joinery adds warmth and texture , framing the collections of books and collected objects.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Brodecky House: Living Room

Atlas Architects

A generous, light living area. Inbuilt storage and integrated joinery. Large windows connect the interior with the exterior. Photography: Tess Kelly
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.

Las Canoas Remodel Bifold Doors Open

Allen Construction

Architect: Richard Warner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Award Winner: Master Design Awards, Best of Show
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Santa Barbara with a standard fireplace, no tv, a plaster fireplace surround, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Дача в Подмосковье

propertylab+art

PropertyLab+art
Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Moscow with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Monterey Vista Coastal Living Room

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This living room got an upgraded look with the help of new paint, furnishings, fireplace tiling and the installation of a bar area. Our clients like to party and they host very often... so they needed a space off the kitchen where adults can make a cocktail and have a conversation while listening to music. We accomplished this with conversation style seating around a coffee table. We designed a custom built-in bar area with wine storage and beverage fridge, and floating shelves for storing stemware and glasses. The fireplace also got an update with beachy glazed tile installed in a herringbone pattern and a rustic pine mantel. The homeowners are also love music and have a large collection of vinyl records. We commissioned a custom record storage cabinet from Hansen Concepts which is a piece of art and a conversation starter of its own. The record storage unit is made of raw edge wood and the drawers are engraved with the lyrics of the client's favorite songs. It's a masterpiece and will be an heirloom for sure.

Projet Horizon

Bel Atelier - Décoratrice d'intérieur

Réorganiser et revoir la circulation tout en décorant. Voilà tout le travail résumé en quelques mots, alors que chaque détail compte comme le claustra, la cuisine blanche, la crédence, les meubles hauts, le papier peint, la lumière, la peinture, les murs et le plafond

West Seattle New Build Design

ULLE Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We built the wall out to make the custom millwork look built-in.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in New York with a built-in media wall, brown floor, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and vaulted.

Farmhouse Living Room

Redeux Decor Interiors

photo: Tim Brown Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and a stone fireplace surround.

Fireplace Xtrordinair Design Gallery

Woodheat Specialists DBA: The Chimney Doctors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and a stone fireplace surround.

The Soho Loft

Jennifer Connell Design

For the art, I chose that was graphic and bold. There's a youthful feeling with original art and the arrangement creates a focal point for the room while balancing the large screen TV. Lucite, soft edges and texture dominate while the layout is well thought out for the creature comforts of everyday living. Even though space was limited, I was still able to include comfortable seating for pre-theatre or dinner gatherings. Count them…the sofa holds 3, 2 Ottomans, the 3 lucite bright yellow bar stools, the lounge chair, 2 side chairs, the upholstered chair by the waterfall desk and if you add the 4 chairs for the dining area, you're at 16, and this doesn’t count the custom coffee table with upholstered seating!

Living Room Projects

Ambience Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mid-Century Modern Living Room - Aliso Viejo

Cynthia Prizant - Prizant Design, LLC

A Mondrian style wall treatment is infused with bright, bold colors and offset with walnut to set the stage for this mid-century modern living room. Photo by Jeri Koegel

Pinehurst Residence

Anthony Concrete Design Inc

A full height concrete fireplace surround expanded with a bench. Large panels to make the fireplace surround a real eye catcher in this modern living room. The grey color creates a beautiful contrast with the dark hardwood floor.

Cole Valley San Francisco

Maquette Interior Design

Liz Daly
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

VERDE URBANO

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Soggiorno con carta da parati prospettica e specchiata divisa da un pilastro centrale. Per esaltarne la grafica e dare ancora più profondità al soggetto abbiamo incorniciato le due pareti partendo dallo spessore del pilastro centrale ed utilizzando un coloro scuro. Color block sulla parete attrezzata e divano della stessa tinta. Foto Simone Marulli

Mid-sized 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.