Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Haven

Upland Development, Inc.

Designer - The Design House Interior Design www.tdhid.com Builder - Upland Development, Inc Photographer - Scot Zimmerman Utah Style & Design http://www.utahstyleanddesign.com/in-the-magazine/spring-2015/

Spanish Poetry

NUMI Build

Small traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Rénovation Totale d'un duplex de 150m2 - Esprit Loft Scandinave

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Détail décoration de Salon
Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Paris with light hardwood floors, blue walls, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Villa living room features beige sofas and wingback armchairs centered by a beige rug and an ornate wood coffee table with a glass top. Gray wash wooden beams line the vaulted ceiling to anchor 2 caged chandeliers. An industrial-style wet bar is placed in the back corner accompanied by silver barstools. The living room opens up to the kitchen and outdoor living space.

Living Rooms And Family Rooms

Juxtapose Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Heat & Glo Design Gallery

Wiedeman Heating & Electric Inc.

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Cincinnati with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Зимний сад в квартире

Екатерина Команина

Inspiration for a traditional living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown walls.

VIVIENDA MALLORCA

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Barcelona with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

West Road Cottage

RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS

The Living Room of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Inspiration for a small traditional enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Pollyanna

Unique Homestays

Traditional open concept living room in Oxfordshire with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Bouchardon - 30m²

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Dans l'autre sens, côté chambre, on voit au loin l'entrée, et derrière la cuisine se situe la salle d'eau. Cette pièce de vie comprend 3 espaces distincts: cuisine, salon et salle à manger.

West Road Cottage

RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS

The Living Room of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Photo of a small traditional enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Floral Heritage - Primavera Verano 2017

Laura Ashley Decoración

Laura Ashley - Un salón lleno de fuerza, energía y color en rosa pomelo
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with pink walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fort Worth Bungalow

BeylaBlue Designs

Gallery art wall. Jennifer Vera Photography.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

From Dark to Light - Gallatin Design Project

Styling Spaces Home Staging & Re-Design

Kyle Gregory, Elegant Homes Photography
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Зимний сад в квартире

Екатерина Команина

This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, white walls and brown floor.

Living & Family Room Furniture

Slone Brothers Furniture

Large traditional formal open concept living room in Orlando with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Rich's Carpet One Floor & Home

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Living Rooms And Family Rooms

Juxtapose Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Shabby-Chic Style Living Room Design Photos with Brown Floor

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.