Roberto Garcia Photography
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WAmodern

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Living room. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Bohemian Maximalist

Wander Designs

Urban Oak Photography
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Louisville Abode

Dragonfly Designs

Susie Brenner Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Denver with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Lincoln Park Residence with custom sheer drapery and roller shades

Urban Environments

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial formal open concept living room in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no tv, white walls and no fireplace.

Fort Greene Modern Scandinavian

designs by human.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and no fireplace.

Madrona Living and Dining room

Andonian Rugs Sales & Service

Interior design by Beverly Bradshaw Interiors. Photos by Andrew Webb - Clarity Northwest
Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Our Projects

J. Doyle Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Mendota Fireplace Gallery

Heat 'N Sweep

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Spanish Villa

Maraya Interior Design

Old world Spanish Villa with deep, thick plaster walls and groin vaults. Arches are plentiful, along with views of the Thousand Oaks and Westlake valley. This comfortable home is designed for a wonderful, fun family with two children. The place of many gatherings of friends and family, it radiates a warmth and love of good times with great friends. Deep rich blues, aqua and terra cotta colors throughout this home, with travertine versaille patterned floors. Deep loggia and patios all around the home take advantage of all the mountain and valley views, while keeping the family and friends warm in cooler times. The entire sprawling villa is wrapped around an inside patio with a fountain and hand made Malibu Tile pots. All furniture is hand made, from distressed and rustic tables to custom upholstery in jewel tones. A built in bar for entertaining in the great room, a very large family room with deep blue fabric wrap around sofa, hand knotted rugs in the living room, master bedroom and family room. A master suite with light creamy white walls, a plaster fireplace and a metal poster bed looks through a sitting room with turquoise accents. The home has 6 fireplaces, of which three are outside, some carved in limestone, others in spanish plaster. Designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. . Patrick Price photography

Artists Home

Suzanna Santostefano

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Austin with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

School House Eclectic

Third Coast Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Our Work

NewStyle Communities

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Stone Interiors & Exteriors

Eagle Stone & Brick, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

5" Thick Live Edge Maple Coffee Table

KC Custom Hardwoods

Inspiration for a mid-sized country living room in Kansas City with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Sewall's Point Waterfront Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Corolla • Oceanfront • Coastal LunaSEA

SAGA Realty & Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Upper East Side Apartment II

Hubley Design Interiors, LLC

Living Room
Photo of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Lounge Room

Kuka Furniture Bunbury

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Perth with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Whole House Remodel In Brentwoo

Mega Builders

Martin King Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, grey walls, black floor and no fireplace.

Mid-sized Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors

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.