Small scandinavian living room in Moscow with blue walls.

Photographer: Henry Woide - www.henrywoide.co.uk Architecture: 4SArchitecture
Small contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Brentwood 2-story Family Home

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Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Stutti

Co.Laborateure - Die Wohnbildner

Small contemporary living room in Berlin with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Fantastic small space refresh!

Laura Redd Interiors

This is a great small space that needed a total refresh. The project included fresh paint and lighting, new rugs, furniture, art and accessories. The dramatic change in the look of the space truly is from correct paint colors, lighting and furniture. The client was so happy!!!

Smart storage compact flat

Black Fox Interiors

Small modern enclosed living room in Dublin with a home bar, blue walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Windsor Arch

Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces

Inspiration for a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with blue walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Countryside Drive House

Lloyd Architects

Interiors: Susan Taggart Design Photo: Mark Weinberg
This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Beach Style Living Room

Design ideas for a small beach style formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Studio Hyères

Studio Chris Carrié

Design ideas for a small eclectic open concept living room in Marseille with a library, blue walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Brixton

Angel O'Donnell

Dark inchyra blue walls and fireplace create a warm and cosy Victorian living room. An inky blue Balzac armchair completes the look alongside a vintage drinks trolly full of vintage crystal glassware and unusual spirits. A large circular print by Kristjana S Williams provides splashes of colour as do the bold prints by Noma Bar, from his Negative Space series. White ceiling and voiles contrast with the rich colours in the room. Contemporary circular pendant light by Le Deun Luminaires.

Freeport Tiny House

Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Portland Maine with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Beautiful Living Rooms

Twilly and Fig

This transitional living room and dining room space was designed to be used by an active family. We used furniture that would create a casual sophisticated space for reading, listening to music and playing games together as a family. Michael Hunter Photography

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Wallace Home Design Center

White wood shutters, with drapery panels on iron hardware.
Inspiration for a small contemporary formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no tv.

Historic Inn

CP Interiors

John Moore Photography
This is an example of a small transitional living room in Boston with blue walls and carpet.

Living Room Makeover: Union Square, NYC 1 bedroom apartment

apartmentjeanie

The pale blue gray walls opened up & brighten the open living/dining room. Removing the window treatments allowed the sunlight to flood the entire living/dining/entry and kitchen. I specialize in repurposing & restyling so most of the furnishings were already in the apartment.

The Grace Sofa

El Dorado Furniture

Simplicity and clean lines define this Grace White Sofa and Loveseat. Italian top grain leather and adjustable headrests create a welcoming living room furniture collection.

Small Studio, Big Insides

Cy Lo, Builder

Just on the other side of the kitchen buffet is a pull down Murphy bed. Necessary because the Entire apartment (including bathroom) is 490 Sq. Ft.! Existing hydronic Baseboard radiators had to be relocated to accommodate the Murphy unit

London Terrace Sitting Rom

Decorbuddi

We chose a beautiful inky blue for this London Living room to feel fresh in the daytime when the sun streams in and cozy in the evening when it would otherwise feel quite cold. The colour also complements the original fireplace tiles. We took the colour across the walls and woodwork, including the alcoves, and skirting boards, to create a perfect seamless finish. Balanced by the white floor, shutters and lampshade there is just enough light to keep it uplifting and atmospheric. The final additions were a complementary green velvet sofa, luxurious touches of gold and brass and a glass table and mirror to make the room sparkle by bouncing the light from the metallic finishes across the glass and onto the mirror

Living Room

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Polly Eltes
Design ideas for a small eclectic enclosed living room in London with blue walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Small Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls

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.