Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Modern Living Room

186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell

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Hampstead Family Home

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The soaring living room ceilings in this Omaha home showcase custom designed bookcases, while a comfortable modern sectional sofa provides ample space for seating. The expansive windows highlight the beautiful rolling hills and greenery of the exterior. The grid design of the large windows is repeated again in the coffered ceiling design. Wood look tile provides a durable surface for kids and pets and also allows for radiant heat flooring to be installed underneath the tile. The custom designed marble fireplace completes the sophisticated look.

Sandalwood transitional

Jamestown Estate Homes

This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist

Daniel Contelmo Architects

The great room walls are filled with glass doors and transom windows, providing maximum natural light and views of the pond and the meadow. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Fottrell Castleknock

Miriam Clarke Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed living room in Dublin with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Cherry Street House

Frusterio Design, Inc.

John Jackovich-Grande Custom Homes
This is an example of a transitional formal living room in Charlotte with grey walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and light hardwood floors.

Classic Elegant Living Room with Traditional Sofa and Accent Chairs

7 Sisters Interiors

Modern Classic Coastal Living room with an inviting seating arrangement. Classic paisley drapes with iron drapery hardware against Sherwin-Williams Lattice grey paint color SW 7654. Keep it classic - Despite being a thoroughly traditional aesthetic wing back chairs fit perfectly with modern marble table. An Inspiration for a classic living room in San Diego with grey, beige, turquoise, blue colour combination. Sand Kasl Imaging

Small Stage

Alison Damonte Design

Photo © Bruce Damonte
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Brookview 1

Elevation

Furnishings by Room and Board
Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc.

White - Black living room
Inspiration for a transitional formal living room in Manchester with brown walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Daniel Island SC Custom Home Living Room

Nautilus Company, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Charleston with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Soho Fireplace Surround

Rustic Brick and Fireplace

El Dorado Fireplace Surround
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

A Designer's Family Home

LaBonte Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

California Style Mid Century Modern

JuniperOats Studio

A reimagined empty and dark corner, adding 3 windows and a large corner window seat that connects with the harp of the renovated brick fireplace, while adding ample of storage and an opportunity to gather with friends and family. We also added a small partition that functions as a small bar area serving the dining space.

Newport

Dual Concept Design

A pop of yellow brings positivity and warmth to this space, making the room feel happy.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Tip-Top Tudor: Living Room

Tamara Day Design

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

1840 Greek Revival

Twelve Chairs Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Ridgemont

Acadia Building Company

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Beige Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace

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.