Photo of an asian open concept living room in Nagoya with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

簾と木塀で守られた大きなバルコニーがある木造３階建て住宅

角倉剛建築設計事務所

2・3階は閉じることが必要とされた部屋(納戸、トイレ、主寝室)以外は全てが繋がったおおらかな空間として、南東側は切妻の屋根形状があらわになった二層吹き抜けのリビングとしています。
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Tokyo with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

HouseH&T

ｉｍａ建築設計室

This is an example of a mid-sized asian formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no tv, green floor and timber.

塩浜のリノベーション

note architects

Design ideas for a small asian open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

五感を満たす家

ハウスクラフト株式会社

北からの柔らかな光と風をぐっと楽しめる、2階LDKのプラン。外と中をガラス一枚で切り分けたリビングはバルコニーまで一体感を味わえます。
Photo of an asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, timber and planked wall panelling.

Family Circle 。家圆 - The Heart of Multi-Generational Living

Walless Architecture

Glimpses of the architectural details and touches of green from our latest project.
Mid-sized asian living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, white floor, timber and brick walls.

中庭から光があふれる：HIRAYA × Tropical cafe style

株式会社REGARD（リガード）

明るく伸びやかで居心地のいい、高天井のリビング。格子状に開いた四連窓から差し込む光が縦型のブラインドカーテン越しに、やわらかな日だまりを作っています。
Photo of a mid-sized asian living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, beige floor, timber and wallpaper.

Snowman Holiday Residence 1 Japan

palaestra

A 3 mat tatami room provides a cosy retreat within the larger living area for private reading time. Beams recycled from abandoned kominka integrate with contemporary pre-cut construction.

つなぎ梁の家

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

This is an example of a mid-sized asian living room in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv, brown floor and timber.

簾と木塀で守られた大きなバルコニーがある木造３階建て住宅

角倉剛建築設計事務所

Family Circle 。家圆 - The Heart of Multi-Generational Living

Walless Architecture

Family Circle embodies the essence of open-plan living and spatial transparency, fostering seamless interactions among family members, between indoors and outdoors, and across different levels.

塩浜のリノベーション

note architects

Photo of a small asian open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

住宅密集地でも伸びやかに暮らす家

池田久司建築設計事務所

２階は高い天井と大きな高窓のLDK。窓辺のちょっとしたデスク、繊細な鉄骨階段はオリジナルデザインです。 Photo by Nao Takahashi
Small asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

東吾妻の民家

株式会社　エムロード環境造形研究所

古民家の再生計画から「記念室」として一部居室空間のみを保存した新築計画へと移行したプロジェクトである。多雪地ゆえの豪農家屋の骨太なイメージを取り入れた現代民家である。記念室は古民家での居間として使われていた空間を古木材と共に再現している。
Photo of a large asian formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, a concealed tv, green floor and timber.

簾と木塀で守られた大きなバルコニーがある木造３階建て住宅

角倉剛建築設計事務所

2・3階は閉じることが必要とされた部屋(納戸、トイレ、主寝室)以外は全てが繋がったおおらかな空間として、南東側は切妻の屋根形状があらわになった二層吹き抜けのリビングとしています。
Photo of a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Tokyo with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Family Circle 。家圆 - The Heart of Multi-Generational Living

Walless Architecture

Family Circle embodies the essence of open-plan living and spatial transparency, fostering seamless interactions among family members, between indoors and outdoors, and across different levels.

簾と木塀で守られた大きなバルコニーがある木造３階建て住宅

角倉剛建築設計事務所

2・3階は閉じることが必要とされた部屋(納戸、トイレ、主寝室)以外は全てが繋がったおおらかな空間として、南東側は切妻の屋根形状があらわになった二層吹き抜けのリビングとしています。
This is an example of a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Tokyo with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

簾と木塀で守られた大きなバルコニーがある木造３階建て住宅

角倉剛建築設計事務所

2・3階は閉じることが必要とされた部屋(納戸、トイレ、主寝室)以外は全てが繋がったおおらかな空間として、南東側は切妻の屋根形状があらわになった二層吹き抜けのリビングとしています。
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Tokyo with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Family Circle 。家圆 - The Heart of Multi-Generational Living

Walless Architecture

Family Circle embodies the essence of open-plan living and spatial transparency, fostering seamless interactions among family members, between indoors and outdoors, and across different levels.

つなぎ梁の家

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

Mid-sized asian open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv, brown floor and timber.

Asian Living Room Design Photos with Timber

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.