To accompany the exposed brick, an industrial feel was achieved with elements like the iron/wood furniture & bar top, original iron fireplace covering, and open metal shelving. The dark gray mantel treatment and navy leather wing-back chair add a richness while the lighter contemporary rug and curtains brighten up to the space.

Chadwell Street

Patrick Lewis Architects

Simon Kennedy
Mid-sized contemporary living room in London with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Home

Atom Interior Styling

A living room in a 1940's home, with the original natural flooring coving and picture rails
Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Devon with beige walls, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Contemporary Living Room

Maggie Walton-Swan Interior Design Ltd

Bespoke cabinetry painted in Modernist White by Fired Earth.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Surrey with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Reclaimed Barn Wood

Creative Floors

A beautiful combination of the traditional barn look with a contemporary twist through the use of reclaimed wood to set an astonishing contrast in any room. Photography by Melissa Ann Barrett

Whole House Remodel - Sitting Room

GMT Home Designs Inc.

Photo Credits: OnSite Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Spanish Style Home Renovation

Normandy Remodeling

A simple, oak mantle paired with beautiful tile work gave this living room a more formal aesthetic. The soft blue and gray tones of this mosaic tile are seen throughout this living room area and add warmth and small pops of color and texture to the space.

Back40House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Living space is a convergence of color and eclectic modern furnishings - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS

Library House

Hsu McCullough

Built-ins and open shelves of books divide the Living Room from Reading Room entrance beyond. A dramatic ceiling of layered beams is revealed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Up Hatherley project

Anna Rickard Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and beige floor.

Colorful Mid-Century Artist's Retreat

Nina Williams Interiors

This space belongs to an artsy couple who is not afraid of color. An oversized blue chandelier made of wood veneers gives the living room a happy focal point. Pops of bright green cheer the space further.

White Marsh Residence | Blue Bell, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Accent Wall

Eutree

Accent wood wall paneling from the Eutree Preserve Collection in Terrain finish.
Photo of 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.

Toronto Renovation

Heintzman Sanborn Architecture~Interior Design

Living Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

FIVE POINTS RESIDENCE

Dado Interior Design

Location: Denver, CO, USA THE CHALLENGE: Elevate a modern residence that struggled with temperature both aesthetically and physically – the home was cold to the touch, and cold to the eye. THE SOLUTION: Natural wood finishes were added through flooring and window and door details that give the architecture a warmer aesthetic. Bold wall coverings and murals were painted throughout the space, while classic modern furniture with warm textures added the finishing touches. Dado Interior Design DAVID LAUER PHOTOGRAPHY

Bayshores

Blackband Design

Interior Design by Blackband Design Home Build | Design | Materials by Graystone Custom Builders Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Our Work

Matt's Painting and Drywall

Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room in Burlington with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Sandpiper

Turnstone Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Organic Contemporary in an Industrial Setting

Turner Design Firm

Organic Contemporary Design in an Industrial Setting… Organic Contemporary elements in an industrial building is a natural fit. Turner Design Firm designers Tessea McCrary and Jeanine Turner created a warm inviting home in the iconic Silo Point Luxury Condominiums. Industrial Features Enhanced… Neutral stacked stone tiles work perfectly to enhance the original structural exposed steel beams. Our lighting selection were chosen to mimic the structural elements. Charred wood, natural walnut and steel-look tiles were all chosen as a gesture to the industrial era’s use of raw materials. Creating a Cohesive Look with Furnishings and Accessories… Designer Tessea McCrary added luster with curated furnishings, fixtures and accessories. Her selections of color and texture using a pallet of cream, grey and walnut wood with a hint of blue and black created an updated classic contemporary look complimenting the industrial vide.

Multifunctional Living Room

Natalie Holden Interiors

We were briefed to carry out an interior design and specification proposal so that the client could implement the work themselves. The goal was to modernise this space with a bold colour scheme, come up with an alternative solution for the fireplace to make it less imposing, and create a social hub for entertaining friends and family with added seating and storage. The space needed to function for lots of different purposes such as watching the football with friends, a space that was safe enough for their baby to play and store toys, with finishes that are durable enough for family life. The room design included an Ikea hack drinks cabinet which was customised with a lick of paint and new feet, seating for up to seven people and extra storage for their babies toys to be hidden from sight.

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.