Glamour is the name of the game for this gorgeous flat in the 8th arrondissement in Paris. For Victoria's first international project, she went all out with this client's favorite jewel tones, lush materials, and statement light fixtures. The wall between the kitchen and dining/living room was removed to create an American-inspired “open concept”, the trim was painted black to add contrast to the previously all-white walls, and the wood floors were re-stained to tone down the yellowed oak. Throughout the home, bold colors took center stage with a deep turquoise office/guest quarters and rich sapphire with silver enchant the master bedroom for a luxurious look. In the kitchen, the client had the great idea of adding a bench at the end of the new waterfall countertop, which led to the creation of a mini Parisian-inspired bistro vignette. In the main living space of the home, the only must-have was two custom velvet fuchsia sofas in the living room, so from fun prints in turquoises and purples were mixed for a rich, layered atmosphere. Amazingly, almost everything was sourced from the U.S. and shipped over to Paris. The Parisian project came to an end with a fun-filled trip to Paris where fabulous accessories to personalize the overall design were sourced and hand selected.

Restyling Apartment 50 mq, Corso Buenos Aires - Milano

Chiocca Design

Design ideas for a small modern formal open concept living room in Milan with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Алиса в стране чудес

Тележный Никита

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Green Lane Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

tom crane photography
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Philadelphia with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Living Room Design for a Victorian Terrace in Redland, Bristol

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

We created a botanical-inspired scheme for this Victorian terrace living room updating the wall colour to Inchyra Blue on the walls and including a pop a colour in the lamp shades. We redesigned the floorplan to make the room practical and comfortable. Built-in storage in a complementary blue was introduced to keep the tv area tidy. We included two matching side tables in an aged bronze finish with a bevelled glass top and mirrored bottom shelves to maximise the light. We sourced and supplied the furniture and accessories including the Made to Measure Olive Green Sofa and soft furnishings.

Colour Pop Family Room - Sevenoaks

Interior Edit Ltd

A tall cream and wooden corner lamp, complimenting and anchoring the navy shades from the wall against the navy cuddle chair. Pops of colour from the soft furnishings and window dressings adding colour and vibrance to the room.

Avondale Georgian

Morales Construction Co., Inc.

Morales Construction Company is one of Northeast Florida’s most respected general contractors, and has been listed by The Jacksonville Business Journal as being among Jacksonville’s 25 largest contractors, fastest growing companies and the No. 1 Custom Home Builder in the First Coast area. Photo Credit: Steven Brooke

Crestwood

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Lee Inds. sofa, walls are in Tidewater by Sherwin-Williams. Photography by Nancy Nolan
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Little Rock with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

La Jolla Beach Condo

The Perfect Paint Color

Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in San Diego with blue walls, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

appartement Hauteville-TV encastrée

Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieur

Aménagement d'une bibliothèque sur mesure dans la pièce principale. photo@Karine Perez http://www.karineperez.com

Point Clear, Al

Showhomes Mobile/Baldwin

This is an example of a transitional formal living room in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement pour un papa et sa fille

ADC l'atelier d'à côté

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Berkeley Hills Project

Nystrom Design

Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and white floor.

Paris meets Deco

Decorating Den Interiors/Mary Elliott

Inspired by the Eiffel Tower and my clients love for Paris, we redesigned their living room/music room. My client loves curves and soft lines, wanted to lighten the room as well.

Laurel Avenue

Tchotchkes Design Studio

LIVING ROOM,
Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Minneapolis with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Victorian property in East London

JLV Design Ltd

A bespoke TV created a real focus in the living space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Pacific Heights Family Home

Massucco Warner Miller Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional living room in Seattle with blue walls and a standard fireplace.

Perlita

THREESIXNINE

Photography by Bethany Nuart for Apartment Therapy
Inspiration for an eclectic living room in Los Angeles with blue walls.

Blue living room

Black Fox Interiors

photo credits - BMLMedia.ie
Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Dublin with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Duplex NLB

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Grande étagère bibliothèque bleu canard contemporaine faite sur mesure. Grand salon ouvert et cosy dans un duplex réaménagé
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, blue walls, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Turquoise 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.