This is a gut renovation of a townhouse in Harlem. Kate Glicksberg Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Pt. Pleasant Project

Swell Design Co.

Lisa Russman Photography
Photo of a small eclectic enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Notting Hill

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and stylish districts in London. This apartment is situated at Hereford Road, on a 19th century building, where Guglielmo Marconi (the pioneer of wireless communication) lived for a year; now the home of my clients, a french couple. The owners desire was to celebrate the building's past while also reflecting their own french aesthetic, so we recreated victorian moldings, cornices and rosettes. We also found an iron fireplace, inspired by the 19th century era, which we placed in the living room, to bring that cozy feeling without loosing the minimalistic vibe. We installed customized cement tiles in the bathroom and the Burlington London sanitaires, combining both french and british aesthetic. We decided to mix the traditional style with modern white bespoke furniture. All the apartment is in bright colors, with the exception of a few details, such as the fireplace and the kitchen splash back: bold accents to compose together with the neutral colors of the space. We have found the best layout for this small space by creating light transition between the pieces. First axis runs from the entrance door to the kitchen window, while the second leads from the window in the living area to the window in the bedroom. Thanks to this alignment, the spatial arrangement is much brighter and vaster, while natural light comes to every room in the apartment at any time of the day. Ola Jachymiak Studio

Neutral Small Space Living Room

American Furniture Warehouse

For a small room, a long and narrow entertainment center is an easy way to add storage without sacrificing space.
Design ideas for a small industrial living room in Denver.

Industrial Living room

Astrid Interior Design Ltd.

Astrid AKU
This is an example of a small industrial formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

和モダンの超高気密・高断熱エコハウス

株式会社アイビ建築

京都・宇治にある和モダンエコハウス
Design ideas for a small asian open concept living room in Kyoto.

Mission Bay Penthouse

Form + Field

This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with red walls, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

A Sophisticated Boston Living Room

Décor Aid

Though DIY living room makeovers and bedroom redecorating can be an exciting undertaking, these projects often wind up uncompleted and with less than satisfactory results. This was the case with our client, a young professional in his early 30’s who purchased his first apartment and tried to decorate it himself. Short on interior décor ideas and unhappy with the results, he decided to hire an interior designer, turning to Décor Aid to transform his one-bedroom into a classy, adult space. Our client already had invested in several key pieces of furniture, so our Junior Designer worked closely with him to incorporate the existing furnishings into the new design and give them new life. Though the living room boasted high ceilings, the space was narrow, so they ditched the client’s sectional in place of a sleek leather sofa with a smaller footprint. They replaced the dark gray living room paint and drab brown bedroom paint with a white wall paint color to make the apartment feel larger. Our designer introduced chrome accents, in the form of a Deco bar cart, a modern chandelier, and a campaign-style nightstand, to create a sleek, contemporary design. Leather furniture was used in both the bedroom and living room to add a masculine feel to the home refresh.

Alcove and Living Room Storage

Spaced In Cabinet Makers

Cabinets by Spaced In, Interior Design by Emma Victoria Interior Design
This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Sugarbush VT Ski Condo

Berno Design Co.

Progress of TV and living room with barn wood fireplace accent wall.
Inspiration for a small country living room in Burlington with grey walls, laminate floors and a wall-mounted tv.

LondonStudioAirbnb1

AniaLev

studio, eclectic look, blue
Design ideas for a small contemporary open concept living room in London with white walls, no tv, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Tiny House in Ballsbridge

houseology

Philip Lauterbach
This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Dublin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Création et réalisation de mobilier sur mesure

Lagom architectes

Maude Artarit
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Home ideas

Beyt Architects

This is an example of a small scandinavian enclosed living room in London with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Twinflower Trail

Ames Peterson - International Architecture

The living room fireplace opens through to the back patio.
Design ideas for a small country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Cornish Cottage Refurbishment

User

This was a lovely 19th century cottage on the outside, but the interior had been stripped of any original features. We didn't want to create a pastiche of a traditional Cornish cottage. But we incorporated an authentic feel by using local materials like Delabole Slate, local craftsmen to build the amazing feature staircase and local cabinetmakers to make the bespoke kitchen and TV storage unit. This gave the once featureless interior some personality. We had a lucky find in the concealed roof space. We found three original roof trusses and our talented contractor found a way of showing them off. In addition to doing the interior design, we also project managed this refurbishment. Brett Charles Photography

Voyager

William Holland Ltd

Unique Homestays
Small beach style enclosed living room in Dorset with beige floor.

Upper Brockley Road - Victorian Townhouse

2LG Studio

Megan Taylor
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed living room in London with pink walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Kitsilano Urban Cottage

Simply Home Decorating

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Clearly Made: Glass Garage Doors

Garage Doors Unlimited

Glass Garage Door opening up to outdoor patio and foyer area of modern apartment complex in San Diego, CA. The application for glass garage doors inside the living space is modern and fresh. A great way to add aesthetic value and functionality to your home using something non-traditional like a garage door. Sarah F.

Small 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 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.