Design ideas for a large contemporary family room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Refresh Renovations Illawarra Guy Allenby

This is an example of a transitional living room in Sydney.

Toorak Residence

MR.MITCHELL

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary family room in Melbourne with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Eliza House

WALA

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Timberwood Craftsman Livingroom Remodel

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This newly built Old Mission style home gave little in concessions in regards to historical accuracies. To create a usable space for the family, Obelisk Home provided finish work and furnishings but in needed to keep with the feeling of the home. The coffee tables bunched together allow flexibility and hard surfaces for the girls to play games on. New paint in historical sage, window treatments in crushed velvet with hand-forged rods, leather swivel chairs to allow “bird watching” and conversation, clean lined sofa, rug and classic carved chairs in a heavy tapestry to bring out the love of the American Indian style and tradition. Original Artwork by Jane Troup Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw

Espace bibliothèque

Claire Mélul Architecture Intérieure

Au sein d'une belle maison de l'architecte Prunetti des années 50 de la ville de Dax, conception d'un espace bibliothèque. Le projet consiste à révéler le potentiel de cet espace sous-exploité en lui attribuant à la fois une fonction définie ainsi qu'un panel de sensations. La conception de cette pièce permet d'allier le confort lors de sessions reposantes de lectures à l'aventure et au voyage à travers la décoration choisie et les matériaux bruts utilisés. Certains éléments architecturaux au style plus classique sont également réutilisés afin de préserver les codes généraux de la maison dans laquelle cet espace s'intègre.

Reclaimed Brick Modern French Country

Wyrick Residential Design

Large open concept family room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floor and exposed beam.

Ashton Heights Addition+Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Large contemporary family room in DC Metro with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, exposed beam and brown floor.

Sloans Side

Ejay Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional family room in Denver with a home bar, grey walls, carpet, grey floor and wood walls.

Bright & Airy Living Room Design

Boxwood Avenue

This beautiful custom home built by Bowlin Built and designed by Boxwood Avenue in the Reno Tahoe area features creamy walls painted with Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and white oak floating shelves with lovely details throughout! The cement fireplace and European oak flooring compliments the beautiful light fixtures and french Green front door!

Lakeside Home Updates, Sammamish WA

Schock Construction Inc

We removed the wall between the dining room and family room, creating a larger more expansive space. We replaced the fireplace with a more efficient linear fireplace, installed stacked stone tile, a live edge wood mantel, and cabinets with floating shelves on either side of the fireplace.

Refined - Lower Level Family Room | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

In the large space, we added framing detail to separate the room into a joined, but visually zoned room. This allowed us to have a separate area for the kids games and a space for gathering around the TV during a moving or while watching sports. We added a large ceiling light to lower the ceiling in the space as well as soffits to give more visual dimension to the room. The large interior window in the back leads to an office up the stairs. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Edina Elegance

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Bright, Bold, Chic

User

Seamus Payne Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Tampa with black walls and light hardwood floors.

Fabrics by Schumacher

Alcher Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional sunroom in Bridgeport with laminate floors, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and blue floor.

Charlotte House

Phoebe Howard

Photo of a traditional open concept living room in Charlotte with a library and white walls.

Asheville Retreat

B.O.B. - Beyond Ordinary Boundaries Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Richmond with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Linden Hills Bungalow

Hage Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Lake Butler Custom Home

Total Solutions Group

Uneek Image
Large traditional open concept living room in Orlando with yellow walls.

Sheri Olson

Sheri Olson Architecture PLLC

Living and dining room. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Beige Living Design Ideas

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.