This is an example of a transitional living room in Austin with beige walls, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Photo of a 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.

Quail Call

Jennifer Taylor Design

A colorful, yet calming family room. The vaulted ceiling has painted beams and shiplap.
This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Coastal Cottage

Shepard Design Studio

We created a warm monochromatic living space using soft textures, natural materials and an overall subdued neutral scheme. The glass doors, transom windows and skylights bring in beautiful lighting and an effortless connection with the outdoors. Our custom designed shelving creates and opportunity to display personalized styling accessories while offering additional storage with lower cabinets.

Beachfront Elegance - Enchanted

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

The connection to the surrounding ocean and dunes is evident in every room of this elegant beachfront home. By strategically pulling the home in from the corner, the architect not only creates an inviting entry court but also enables the three-story home to maintain a modest scale on the streetscape. Swooping eave lines create an elegant stepping down of forms while showcasing the beauty of the cedar roofing and siding materials.

Kitchen/Living Room Remodel

Sherrie Stewart

Living room with stone fireplace, Frame TV and wood ceiling.
Large transitional open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, ceramic floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted, exposed beam, timber and a standard fireplace.

Coder Residence

Starwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, timber and planked wall panelling.

Full Remodel | Los Angeles

Amorphous Studio

Contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Delray Beach Clearly Coastal

Nikki Levy Interiors

This is an example of an expansive beach style open concept living room in Miami with porcelain floors, grey floor, timber and wallpaper.

Lake Breeze Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and panelled walls.

Гостиная

Alexandra Protasova

Contemporary living room in Novosibirsk with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and timber.

Libertyville Custom Home In Law Suite

Great Rooms Building Group

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.

Sunrise Cottage Transformation

Havilah Homes

Wainscoting continues throughout the entire living space for decoration and for durability for the AirBnB use. Ceiling feature exposed (faux) beams with inserted shiplap and recessed lighting. The small space of the cottage required tight/multi space use

Contemporary Farmhouse

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and timber.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Beach style living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

Tiny House at Cheekwood

Noble Johnson Architects

Kitchenette/Office/ Living space with loft above accessed via a ladder. The bookshelf has an integrated stained wood desk/dining table that can fold up and serves as sculptural artwork when the desk is not in use. Photography: Gieves Anderson Noble Johnson Architects was honored to partner with Huseby Homes to design a Tiny House which was displayed at Nashville botanical garden, Cheekwood, for two weeks in the spring of 2021. It was then auctioned off to benefit the Swan Ball. Although the Tiny House is only 383 square feet, the vaulted space creates an incredibly inviting volume. Its natural light, high end appliances and luxury lighting create a welcoming space.

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.

Oyster Creek

Fairmont Homes

Country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and brick walls.

Modern Farm in Horse Country

PatriARCH Architecture

Photo of a country living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Inspiration for a 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.

Beige Living Room Design Photos with Timber

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.