Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Hampshire with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Rhode Home Remodel

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Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

The Grandview - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Cozy living room space right off the kitchen and dining area on the main level or the Grandview. This space brings in neutral tones and accent mirrors to make this space feel bright and airy.

Wellingtton Crescent - Ramsgate

Gregory Davies Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Comfort meets style in this beautiful living space.
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

bijoux london apartment

Mrs Louise Interiors

glamorous compact living area
Inspiration for a small traditional enclosed living room in London with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Cottages & Small Imprint Homes

Cenova Homes

Photo of a small traditional formal open concept living room in Calgary with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Full flat renovation in South Kensington

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

A spacious and chic living room design for big family and loads of friends!
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Colorado Urban

John Dengler & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Denver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Springville, Sierra Homes Construction, Parade Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Living room by Osmond Designs.
Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

STONE by STONE Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Shabby Chic Farm House

CR Interior Design

This fantastic living room has windows all around with natural light, with drapes and area rug and accessories soften the light and brought in warmth.

Top 10 Luxury Estates in the World by Fratantoni Design!

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Great Rooms by World Renowned Interior Designer Fratantoni Interior Designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Modern living room with custom furniture surrounding the cast stone fireplace.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Shabby Chic Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

Hardwood: Solid ¾” Hardwood, Paramount Mountain Hickory color Blackburn Random width 2 ¼, 3 ¼”, 5” This home is nothing short of gorgeous. High contrast between the dark hardwood floors and light furnishings, provides these spaces with timeless beauty. Classic light marble stonework adds to the high contrast of finishes and enriches this home to be the perfect combination of Shabby Chic Style.

Shabby Chic 70's House Reno

Carly Scholze Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Vancouver with a home bar, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Chic Residence

Scherrer Construction

The remodel project included refinishing existing hardwood floors throughout. The addition included an exterior deck that is 1,200 SF and is structured with cable railing. A new kitchen with custom cabinets and granite tops, wine cellar, and lower level game room with bar and sauna were added to the existing structure. The 900 SF master suite with balcony overlooks beautiful Lake Geneva.

Uphill House

Coates Design Architecture + Interiors

Uphill House living room with fireplace
Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Alamo Reading Room

Jill Cox Interiors

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

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Truss Interiors & Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

All Fireplace Surrounds Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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.