Photo of an asian enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Asian Living Room

Photo of a small asian formal open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, a metal fireplace surround, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Paradise

Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE

Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a large asian open concept living room in Hawaii with a music area, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Morningside Modern

Quigley Architects

Modern House Productions
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

New Modern House 1

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Thermally treated Ash-clad bedroom wing passes through the living space at architectural stair - Architecture/Interiors: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern - Photography: The Home Aesthetic

Kent Woodlands

Ruth Livingston Studio

Eric Rorer
This is an example of a large asian living room in San Francisco with beige walls and a metal fireplace surround.

琵琶湖湖畔の家

伊礼智設計室

Photo of an asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

小高町の家　横浜のオフグリッドハウス

abanba（株式会社エイバンバ）

Design ideas for a small asian open concept living room in Yokohama with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Squared walls

darleen wong

The colour palette is consistent even if there are pieces of furniture and decor that are inconsistent with the main style. It works.
Inspiration for an asian living room in Montreal with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and yellow walls.

『山小屋テイストの家』

株式会社ライフ・コアデザインオフィス

山小屋テイストのリビング。上部に大きな吹抜けがあり、日中と夜で違う空間のように趣のあるリビングになりました。
Asian living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, beige walls, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Bainbridge Island Retreat

Ben Trogdon Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian formal open concept living room in Seattle with no tv, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

佐倉市の平屋

木々設計室

ダイニングと薪ストーブ
Mid-sized asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

茶畑の家

原空間工作所一級建築士事務所

茶畑の家　photo原空間工作所
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian enclosed living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Ｎ様邸

User

暖かいリビングで今日は、のんびり過ごしましょう。
Asian open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Hill Top House

テレデザイン一級建築士事務所

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Tokyo with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Innis Arden Residence

Hoshide Wanzer Architects

Eden Arts
Asian formal living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

つむぐいえ

伊礼智設計室

Photo of an asian open concept living room in Tokyo with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Private Home, San Francisco

Chamberlux Automata

Photo of a large asian open concept living room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Expresione

Planika Fires

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian living room in New York with red walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

052いすみ岬町Oさんの家

アトリエ137 | atelier137 Architectural Design Office

写真＠安田誠
Inspiration for an asian open concept living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a metal fireplace surround.

Asian Living Room Design Photos with a Metal Fireplace Surround

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 Asian 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 Asian living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which Asian 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 Asian 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 Asian 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 Asian 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.