This is an example of a country living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

2524 WESTRIDGE DR

Photography By Spross

Zach Spross
Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Modern w/ a Side of Ranch

Hufft

This contemporary renovation makes no concession towards differentiating the old from the new. Rather than razing the entire residence an effort was made to conserve what elements could be worked with and added space where an expanded program required it. Clad with cedar, the addition contains a master suite on the first floor and two children’s rooms and playroom on the second floor. A small vegetated roof is located adjacent to the stairwell and is visible from the upper landing. Interiors throughout the house, both in new construction and in the existing renovation, were handled with great care to ensure an experience that is cohesive. Partition walls that once differentiated living, dining, and kitchen spaces, were removed and ceiling vaults expressed. A new kitchen island both defines and complements this singular space. The parti is a modern addition to a suburban midcentury ranch house. Hence, the name “Modern with Ranch.”

Mini Townhouse Living Room

Babilon Design

New paint and flooring created a cleaner space to work with. A larger perspective of space was created with a neutral palette, tall sliding door curtain treatments, and reflective accessories. The cozy and simple furniture gave the space a great traffic flow. The accessories were kept simple and played with beach-like forms and colors. Photography by: John Moery

Our Work

Dustin Compton Construction

Traditional living room in Sacramento with a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Strange Brew

SALA Architects

Troy Thies Photography
Inspiration for a country living room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Custom Home

State College Design & Construction

Living room with custom fireplace design and faux pine beams. Interior design by Jennifer Owen NCIDQ, construction by State College Design and Construction, faux beams by PA Sawmill

Ladbroke Grove

Decor No5

Transitional formal open concept living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

27th Avenue South - Modern Farmhouse

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Inverness Circle

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Walls are Sherwin Williams Believable Buff
Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Little Rock with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Village Modern

Frontiers Design Build

Contemporary living room in Toronto with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

A Hip and Happy Home

Mimi Wilson - MW Design Group

A classic city home basement gets a new lease on life. Our clients wanted their basement den to reflect their personalities. The mood of the room is set by the dark gray brick wall. Natural wood mixed with industrial design touches and fun fabric patterns give this room the cool factor. Photos by Jenn Verrier Photography

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.

LIVING ROOM BUILT-INS

Willow Root Collective

Custom living room built-ins designed with storage and display in mind. Cupboards below store movies, games, tv consoles, etc. Open shelving above displays heirlooms, photos, florals, and meaningful decor pieces. Brass picture light illuminates this living room feature.

Family Home Remodel and Facelift in Howard County

T.W. Ellis LLC

We incorporated a series of columns and arches that are functional and also create a rich look to the space. Between the columns are open bookcases that also enhance the aesthetics. The backs of the bookcases designate the perfect spot to locate the living room sofa for a grand view of the fireplace.

Twin Palms | Living Room

Tommy Bahama Home

Bright living room featuring an intimate seating area. Two Tommy Bahama swivel chairs customized in a casual stripe complements the relaxed, island style. Pops of greenery complete the tropical space.

Kennedy Dr. Lot 2

RD Homes

Mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, no tv, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Texas Hill Country

Stone Creek Custom Homes, LP

Country living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Brady House

Avenue B Development

Casey Fry, photographer
Photo of an arts and crafts formal living room in Austin with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors and no tv.

Living Room Facelift

Grayscale Homes Designs

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Beige Living Room Design Photos with a Brick 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 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.