Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Calgary with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and medium hardwood floors.

Lakefront Landing

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors

This beautiful lakefront New Jersey home is replete with exquisite design. The sprawling living area flaunts super comfortable seating that can accommodate large family gatherings while the stonework fireplace wall inspired the color palette. The game room is all about practical and functionality, while the master suite displays all things luxe. The fabrics and upholstery are from high-end showrooms like Christian Liaigre, Ralph Pucci, Holly Hunt, and Dennis Miller. Lastly, the gorgeous art around the house has been hand-selected for specific rooms and to suit specific moods. Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/luxury-lakehouse-new-jersey/

Radcliffe Ave Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

A cast stone fireplace surround and mantel add subtle texture to this neutral, traditionally furnished living room. Soft touches of aqua bring the outdoors in. Interior Designer: Catherine Walters Interiors © Deborah Scannell Photography

Northern

Jenny Martin Design

This classic contemporary Living room is brimming with simple elegant details, one of which being the use of modern open shelving. We've decorated these shelves with muted sculptural forms in order to juxtapose the sharp lines of the fireplace stone mantle. Incorporating open shelving into a design allows you to add visual interest with the use of decor items to personalize any space!

Mid-century modern living room

popix designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Orange County with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Camelot New Build

BANDD DESIGN

The down-to-earth interiors in this Austin home are filled with attractive textures, colors, and wallpapers. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/austin-camelot-interior-design/

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.

Quimby

risa boyer architecture

Josh Partee
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Portland with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Classic Lake House Custom Home

Alair Homes Clemson

This house features an open concept floor plan, with expansive windows that truly capture the 180-degree lake views. The classic design elements, such as white cabinets, neutral paint colors, and natural wood tones, help make this house feel bright and welcoming year round.

Hillcrest Residence

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Rett Peek
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Little Rock with yellow walls, a tile fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Terrace Avenue

Burmeister Woodwork

Reagen Taylor Photography
Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Farmhouse Living Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Burlington with a metal fireplace surround, no tv, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Modern Farm House

UpperTown Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Spinnaker Bay

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Contemporary Coastal Living Room Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Queen Anne Craftsman Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

A light beige and gray transitional style living room with pops of greens and blues.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal living room in Seattle with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and medium hardwood floors.

Belvue Lane Residence

William Guidero Planning and Design

Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
Mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Eclectic Family Home

Sheila Mayden Interiors

WE Studio Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Venice Modern-Living Room

Cleo Rosa Interiors

Modern Living Room with Venetian Plaster Fireplace.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Midcentury Modern Living Rooms

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Bob Foran
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Hartford

Precision Homes

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, no tv and medium hardwood floors.

Mid-sized Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace

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.