Modern Living Room with Ribbon Fireplace

This space combines the elements of wood and sleek lines to give this mountain home modern look. The dark leather cushion seats stand out from the wood slat divider behind them. A long table sits in front of a beautiful fireplace with a dark hardwood accent wall. The stairway acts as an additional divider that breaks one space from the other seamlessly. Built by ULFBUILT. Contact us today to learn more.

Spring House

V Fine Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Ashton Heights Renovation

WINN Design+Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Mendota Design Gallery

Mendota Hearth

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room

User

Photo Credit: Mark Ehlen
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, dark hardwood floors and a wood fireplace surround.

Bushey Avenue

Studio Fabbri

The bespoke drinks cabinet in the formal lounge.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with medium hardwood floors, blue walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

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Inara Home Imagery

Photo of a mid-sized modern living room in Hampshire with carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and beige floor.

CasaCoppa

The SpaceMaker Interiors

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and black floor.

Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6

Brosh Architects

Living room's Library
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in London with dark hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Living Room Accent Wall

Eutree

Accent wood wall paneling from the Eutree Preserve Collection in Terrain finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Atlanta with brown walls, no fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Thunderbird Walls

Thunderbird Custom Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Glass House: Modern Living & Dining Room Design

Interiors by Popov

Modern living room design Photography by Yulia Piterkina | www.06place.com
Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Mulberry | Renaissance at South Park

Rocklyn Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Ponoka Custom Home

Alair Homes Red Deer

A completely custom home featuring vaulted ceilings in the main living room, a custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The open concept floor plan gives this home a very modern and fluid feel.

Fireplace Xtrordinair 6015

Chelmsford Fireplace | Fireplace Solutions

Fireplace X 6015 Linear
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Transitional Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Columbus with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

House in the Country

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, a standard fireplace, carpet, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Parkland

Norseman Construction & Development Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and medium hardwood floors.

Newport Coast

Bliss Home and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a wood fireplace surround.

Modern Eclectic

KT Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Mid-sized Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround

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.