This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Lawrence Road Renovation

Alan Christ Architects LLC

View of Living Room and Front Entry
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Somers Residence

Highland Builders LLC

The white brick and shiplap fireplace is the focal point of this space. Wrap around white oak box mantle ties in with the ceiling beams and live sawn oak floor. Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist is a soft contrast to the Pure white trim and fireplace.

TCD Ridgemont

TCD Homes

This is an example of a large transitional formal loft-style living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

The Oakcrest - Living Room

Snowden Builders LLC

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor, laminate floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Sequoia - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Cozy living room space with gas fireplace and large window for a ton of natural light!
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Beaver Lane

KM Designs, Inc

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Photo of a country living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Contemporary Home with Wall of Glass overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Charles Lauersdorf Realty Pro Shots
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Chelsea Apartment

Nick George | Photographer

Nick George
This is an example of a transitional living room in London with beige walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

New York linear fireplace mantel

Omega Stone Mantels

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Huntington Harbor

McRae Lambert Dunn

Darlene Halaby
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Excelsior Lake Condo

Grace Hill Design

This Living Room features comfy furniture with performance fabrics needed for lake living.
Mid-sized open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Birch Road Beach House

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for a large beach style enclosed living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Beach Style Living Room

Design ideas for an expansive beach style open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Tiburon Addition & Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and grey walls.

Living Room

ODS Architecture

Living room with built-in entertainment cabinet, large sliding doors.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

St Benet Court

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

A relaxing place to unwind, this living room blends both sophistication and comfort while creating the perfect place to entertain. http://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/

Living Room - Center Hall "Glamonial"

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

Lavish Transitional living room with soaring white geometric (octagonal) coffered ceiling and panel molding. The room is accented by black architectural glazing and door trim. The second floor landing/balcony, with glass railing, provides a great view of the two story book-matched marble ribbon fireplace. Architect: Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: JSE Interior Designs Builder: True North Photographer: Adam Kane Macchia

Custom Media Walls & Niches (Various Locations)

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

Multi-dimensional center with mantle, architectural tile accents, LED wall wash lighting, glass shelves and electrical relocation.
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Jackson with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Beige Living Room Design Photos with a Built-in Media Wall

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.