Appartamento via delle Medaglie d'Oro, Roma

foto Chris Milo
Photo of a small contemporary formal living room in Rome with white walls, white floor and painted wood floors.

Kings Road

MJ Lanphier

MJLID
Inspiration for a small contemporary formal loft-style living room in Los Angeles with white walls, painted wood floors and a concealed tv.

Contemporary Vardagsrum

Small contemporary open concept living room in Stockholm with white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Upstate NY Farmhouse

Eye Was Here Photography

Photographer: Dave Butterworth | Eye Was Here Photography
Design ideas for a small country enclosed living room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

ЖК Водный стадион

Nataly Komova

Inspiration for a small eclectic living room in Moscow with a home bar, purple walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Miniloft Milano

Livin'

Small contemporary loft-style living room in Milan with grey walls, painted wood floors and brown floor.

空間美を追求したZEH

株式会社ハウゼ

モールディングがデザインアクセントの折り上げ天井。シャンデリアはガレ。センターの下がり壁はアーチ形状。階段のアイアン手摺がリビングとダイニングに心地よい距離感を与えている。
Small traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors and brown floor.

Casa Larissa

Jared Frank Studio

The decorative fireplace and a tiki pendant.
Photo of a small eclectic living room in Los Angeles with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Painted Tukang Collection

Puji

Tukang TV Unit by Puji Photo Credit: Joao Pedro
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in London with painted wood floors.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Avila Model - Classic Series

Timber Block Homes

The perfect vacation destination can be found in the Avila. The main floor features everything needed to create a cozy cottage. An open living room with dining area off the kitchen is perfect for both weekend family and family getaways, or entertaining friends. A bedroom and bathroom is on the main floor, and the loft features plenty of living space for a second bedroom. The main floor bedroom and bathroom means everything you need is right at your fingertips. Use the spacious loft for a second bedroom, an additional living room, or even an office. www.timberblock.com

Duplex familial rénové aux dernières tendances - Projet Saint-Ouen

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce duplex de 100m² en région parisienne a fait l’objet d’une rénovation partielle par nos équipes ! L’objectif était de rendre l’appartement à la fois lumineux et convivial avec quelques touches de couleur pour donner du dynamisme. Nous avons commencé par poncer le parquet avant de le repeindre, ainsi que les murs, en blanc franc pour réfléchir la lumière. Le vieil escalier a été remplacé par ce nouveau modèle en acier noir sur mesure qui contraste et apporte du caractère à la pièce. Nous avons entièrement refait la cuisine qui se pare maintenant de belles façades en bois clair qui rappellent la salle à manger. Un sol en béton ciré, ainsi que la crédence et le plan de travail ont été posés par nos équipes, qui donnent un côté loft, que l’on retrouve avec la grande hauteur sous-plafond et la mezzanine. Enfin dans le salon, de petits rangements sur mesure ont été créé, et la décoration colorée donne du peps à l’ensemble.

We All Scream For Airstream

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Small eclectic living room in Los Angeles with white walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and orange floor.

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

Houzz Tours - Louise Johansen

Mia Mortensen Photography

Студия для геолога в стиле минимализм

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

Гостиная в стиле минимализм
Design ideas for a small contemporary living room in Moscow with a home bar, white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

House T

株式会社LAD

Design ideas for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Other with no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper, a home bar, grey walls and painted wood floors.

Contemporary 3 Bedroom apartment

Muse Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

大村の家

アトリエスクエア1級建築士事務所

廊下のないプランとして居間から全ての部屋にアクセスするようになっています、天井を板貼りとして開口部に勾配を設けているので、外の緑に自然と視線が行くようになっています
This is an example of a small modern open concept living room in Fukuoka with white walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, painted wood floors and beige floor.

Small Boutique Apartment

Julia Staroselsky

Photo: Aviv Kurt
Inspiration for a small contemporary loft-style living room in Tel Aviv with white walls and painted wood floors.

Small Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood 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.