Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Bordeaux with a library, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a concealed tv, grey floor and exposed beam.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Small midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

Jay Ave Renovation

ORANGE MADE architecture

Living spaces were opened up. Dark Paneling removed and new steel and glass opening to view the backyard and let in plenty of natural light.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Casa SD

Escribano Rosique Arquitectos

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, wood and brick walls.

Luxe Living Farmhouse Great Room

Kelley Design Group

Spacious modern farmhouse great room with clerestory windows, black-framed sliding glass doors, fireplace and vaulted ceiling with natural wood beams.

Cape Cod Coastal

Susie Keeton Interiors

Architectural Niche with Decorative Oval Window and Paneled Details for TV Equipment and Storage
This is an example of a traditional open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Photo of a large open concept living room in Dallas with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Waterstone Loop Drive Residence

Turning Leaf Construction

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Orlando with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Long-distance collaboration pays off

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Beams are patinaed white; walls are tongue and groove timber, and huge bifolds yield stunning views across the turquoise waters of Taupo Bay. Touches like the stained glass in the windows have been integrated into the home.

Modern Cottage Project

Haus of Rowe Interiors

Transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Ross Custom Home

Jetton Construction, Inc.

Thoughtful design and detailed craft combine to create this timelessly elegant custom home. The contemporary vocabulary and classic gabled roof harmonize with the surrounding neighborhood and natural landscape. Built from the ground up, a two story structure in the front contains the private quarters, while the one story extension in the rear houses the Great Room - kitchen, dining and living - with vaulted ceilings and ample natural light. Large sliding doors open from the Great Room onto a south-facing patio and lawn creating an inviting indoor/outdoor space for family and friends to gather. Chambers + Chambers Architects Stone Interiors Federika Moller Landscape Architecture Alanna Hale Photography

Гостиная

Светлана (INTERIOR)

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Contemporary Living Room Remodel in Hermosa Beach

Periana Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal loft-style living room in Los Angeles with beige floor, white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, no tv and vaulted.

Contemporary Living Room

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Surrey with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Park Avenue Residence

D.Serba Design

Living room. Custom fabric upholstered wall panels.
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, coffered and panelled walls.

Tregoose, Polzeath, Cornwall

The Bazeley Partnership

This replacement dwelling at Tregoose, Polzeath is a two-storey, detached, four bedroom house with open plan reception space on the ground floor and bedrooms on the lower level. Sympathetic to its context and neighbouring buildings, the split-level accommodation has been designed to maximise stunning coastal and ocean views from the property. The living and dining areas on the ground floor benefit from a large, full-height gable window and a glazed balcony oriented to take advantage of the views whilst still maintaining privacy for neighbouring properties. The house features engineered oak flooring and a bespoke oak staircase with glazed balustrades. Skylights ensure the house is extremely well lit and roof-mounted solar panels produce hot water, with an airsource heat pump connected to underfloor heating. Close proximity to the popular surfing beach at Polzeath is reflected in the outdoor shower and large, copper-tiled wet room with giant walk-in shower and bespoke wetsuit drying rack. Photograph: Perfect Stays Ltd

情熱と聡明の家／SESSION PIECE

株式会社シーフォーデザインレーベル

Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wood and wallpaper.

戸手本町の家

村田淳建築研究室　JUN MURATA ARCHITECTS

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Design ideas for an open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, wallpaper and wallpaper.

FEL apt | 100 MQ

kkarchitecture

Large contemporary open concept living room in Turin with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed, decorative wall panelling and porcelain floors.

YC428

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Country open concept living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and exposed beam.

All Ceiling Designs Beige Living Room Design Photos

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

Which 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 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 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 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.