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Medium Sized and Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

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Live Oak
Live Oak
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
island Paint Benj Moore Kendall Charcoal Floors- DuChateau Chateau Antique White
This is an example of a medium sized traditional grey and cream open plan living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no tv and grey floors.
Tuscany Proj
Tuscany Proj
Avid Interior Design Inc.Avid Interior Design Inc.
This was a whole home renovation where nothing was left untouched. We took out a few walls to create a gorgeous great room, custom designed millwork throughout, selected all new materials, finishes in all areas of the home. We also custom designed a few furniture pieces and procured all new furnishings, artwork, drapery and decor.
Bent Tree
Bent Tree
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Light filled atrium, perfect for rleaxing. The custom built-ins steal the show.
Medium sized traditional living room in Dallas.
Living Room Remodel
Living Room Remodel
Blueprint Dreams LLCBlueprint Dreams LLC
We built the wall out to make the custom millwork look built-in.
This is an example of a medium sized classic enclosed living room in New York with a built-in media unit, brown floors, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
Spinnaker Bay
Spinnaker Bay
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Contemporary Coastal Living Room Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Photo of a medium sized beach style open plan living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv, medium hardwood flooring, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and feature lighting.
Leinster Square Apartment - British Colonial
Leinster Square Apartment - British Colonial
UserUser
When the green velvet fabric came across Studio L's desk they knew it had to be used. Ben Whistler made the elegant bespoke sofa which is a fan favourite! The walls are covered with a glazed abaca textured wallpaper. And to help disguise the bulkhead and tame the vaulted butterfly ceiling, Studio L also covered it in a silk wallcovering all by Phillip Jefferies. The ceiling has a slightly iridescent sheen that, depending on the light, gently changes colour yet is always flattering. Photography by Nick Rochowski
Patios &Chimneys
Patios &Chimneys
Ghiloni Granite DesignGhiloni Granite Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional open plan living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Spanish White Mediterranean Living Room
Spanish White Mediterranean Living Room
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Soft linen white family room with handknotted rug, white sofas and glass table. A clean, contemporary white palette in this traditional Spanish Style home in Santa Barbara, California. Soft greys, beige, cream colored fabrics, hand knotted rugs and quiet light walls show off the beautiful thick arches between the living room and dining room. Stained wood beams, wrought iron lighting, and carved limestone fireplaces give a soft, comfortable feel for this summer home by the Pacific Ocean. White linen drapes with grass shades give warmth and texture to the great room. The kitchen features glass and white marble mosaic backsplash, white slabs of natural quartzite, and a built in banquet nook. The oak cabinets are lightened by a white wash over the stained wood, and medium brown wood plank flooring througout the home. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.
Pinehurst Residence
Pinehurst Residence
Anthony Concrete Design IncAnthony Concrete Design Inc
A full height concrete fireplace surround expanded with a bench. Large panels to make the fireplace surround a real eye catcher in this modern living room. The grey color creates a beautiful contrast with the dark hardwood floor.
Contemporary Living Room
Contemporary Living Room
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan living room in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, white walls, a tiled fireplace surround and beige floors.
Westbourne Grove
Westbourne Grove
Lex McMillan Architects LtdLex McMillan Architects Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a wall mounted tv and feature lighting.
Shingle Style Waterfront
Shingle Style Waterfront
MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INCMICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC
Multiple seating groups accommodate both intimate and larger gatherings in relaxed formality in the seaside setting. Photo by Durston Saylor
Photo of an expansive victorian formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Northern Exposure // Great Room
Northern Exposure // Great Room
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
This homage to prairie style architecture located at The Rim Golf Club in Payson, Arizona was designed for owner/builder/landscaper Tom Beck. This home appears literally fastened to the site by way of both careful design as well as a lichen-loving organic material palatte. Forged from a weathering steel roof (aka Cor-Ten), hand-formed cedar beams, laser cut steel fasteners, and a rugged stacked stone veneer base, this home is the ideal northern Arizona getaway. Expansive covered terraces offer views of the Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish designed golf course, the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the US, as well as the majestic Mogollon Rim and Stewart Mountains, making this an ideal place to beat the heat of the Valley of the Sun. Designing a personal dwelling for a builder is always an honor for us. Thanks, Tom, for the opportunity to share your vision. Project Details | Northern Exposure, The Rim – Payson, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Thomas Beck, LTD, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ
July Rug Living Room - discontinued
July Rug Living Room - discontinued
Company CCompany C
Like a midsummer’s garden overflowing with vibrant zinnias, daylilies and snapdragons, this crayon-box-bright rug is covered wall to wall in flowers. Its dark navy ground makes the colors really pop, while the masses of small-scale flowers give this hooked rug great detail. It will turn any room into an instant garden. Shown with Company C's Parker Sofa, Westport Ottoman, Windowpane and July pillows.
Un trois pièces doux & sophistiqué, 56 m2 à Paris
Un trois pièces doux & sophistiqué, 56 m2 à Paris
Ameo ConceptAmeo Concept
Cet appartement, initialement relié à son homonyme de plus grande surface Grand Abbé , ne comportait pas de cuisine, aucun rangements ni réel espaces définis. L’enjeu : Créer un trois pièces confortable et optimisé, alliant tonalités douces et sophistiquée. Le résultat : Deux chambres tout en rondeurs aux identités affirmées, une grande entrée où prend place une cuisine ouverte, sans oublier une pièce à vivre élégante et raffinée. Un projet clé en main coloré tout en légèreté.
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
芦屋のビューコートハウス　｜　View court house in Ashiya
真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS真銅祥一朗建築設計事務所│SHO SHINDO ARCHITECTS
© photo Yasunori Shimomura
Photo of an expansive modern grey and brown open plan living room in Other with ceramic flooring, a built-in media unit, grey floors and beige walls.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The cozy Mid Century Modern family room features an original stacked stone fireplace and exposed ceiling beams. The bright and open space provides the perfect entertaining area for friends and family. A glimpse into the adjacent kitchen reveals walnut barstools and a striking mix of kitchen cabinet colors in deep blue and walnut.
White Christmas
White Christmas
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Updated living room with white natural stone full-wall fireplace, custom floating mantel, greige built-ins with inset doors and drawers, locally sourced artwork above the mantel, coffered ceilings and refinished hardwood floors in the Ballantyne Country Club neighborhood of Charlotte, NC
Wilchester West Concierge Design
Wilchester West Concierge Design
Marker Girl HomeMarker Girl Home
Living Room blue chairs performance fabric, custom furniture and rugs. Modern Art. Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice.
Medium sized traditional open plan living room in Houston with grey walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Wohnzimmer mit Schiebelamelle
Wohnzimmer mit Schiebelamelle
Benjamin von Pidoll I ArchitekturBenjamin von Pidoll I Architektur
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Other with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and wood walls.

Medium Sized and Expansive Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for Medium Sized and Expansive living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are Medium Sized and Expansive living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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