千葉の木を使った骨組みをあらわしたリビング（家族室）土間スペースに薪ストーブを置いて、暖房だけでなく料理に多用します。撮影　小泉一斉
Design ideas for an asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

House in Gosho-nishi

京都の建築家森田一弥建築設計事務所

This is an example of an asian living room in Kyoto with beige walls, a wood stove and a tile fireplace surround.

明石の家３つの中庭に寄り添う平屋

arbol一級建築士事務所　

Photographer：Yasunoi Shimomura
Asian living room in Osaka with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

二藍小町

大幸住宅可児工房

Design ideas for an asian living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and no tv.

築100年を超える雨屋の改修

STUDIO POH

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

薪ストーブのある山小屋風住居

（株）アイジーコンサルティング　アイジースタイルハウス

元々お持ちだった家具にもぴったりマッチした室内。部屋の中央に鎮座する薪ストーブが印象的。
Photo of an asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

リビングダイニング

(株)ナレッジライフ

Asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a stone fireplace surround.

西尾の家

ica associates inc.

Photo of an asian living room in Nagoya with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, white walls and brown floor.

山に向かう家

西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and vaulted.

2015.11.30 神奈川の家

Shinji Ito　伊藤真司

「ホーム＆デコールバイザシー」／株式会社キリガヤ／Photo by Shinji Ito　伊藤真司
Small asian living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, white walls and beige floor.

craftsman teahouse

Gardner Architects LLC

photo credit: Celia Pearson
Asian living room in DC Metro with dark hardwood floors and a wood stove.

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

練馬の住宅 / 様々な場所とお互いの距離感を楽しむ住まい

森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS

Large asian open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

イメージ

A+ inc. (エープラス）

土間のある家　根来宏典建築研究所
Inspiration for an asian living room in Other with a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

「Sさんのプチ田舎暮らし」日高の家

タマイアトリエ1級建築士事務所

photo by Kurozumi Naoomi
This is an example of an asian open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

吹き抜けや土間を通して外を感じる暮らし

株式会社建築工房零

土間キッチンとつながるリビングは温もりのある杉材。南側に吹き抜け、階段は日当たりを妨げないスケルトンデザインで、一日中明るい光に包まれる。「半規格型住宅ZEROBACO」建築工房零
This is an example of an asian living room in Other with a wood stove, white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

扇の家

有限会社すわ製作所

IZIMA KAORU
Design ideas for an asian living room in Tokyo Suburbs with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a wood fireplace surround.

陽の光が燦々と入る　明るい家

株式会社住工房スタイル

Asian living room in Other with white walls, a wood stove and brown floor.

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.

神社山の家

アトリエモノゴト一級建築士事務所

神社山の家　撮影・新良太
This is an example of an asian open concept living room with white walls, multi-coloured floor and a wood stove.

Asian Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove

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.