This is an example of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

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.

No 4. Fitzrovia

Alfred House Interior Design

Design ideas for a small transitional open concept living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

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.

Neutral Bay Contemporary Apartment

McGarry Constructions Pty Limited

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Bilocale AS

Nuccia Coschignano architetto

This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Milan with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, recessed and wallpaper.

Miami Beach Townhouse

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Modern beach townhouse living room with custom bookcase wall unit and curated art & accessories
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Miami with a library, white walls, no tv, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Wallis Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Photography by Chase Daniel
Expansive mediterranean formal living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Northern

Jenny Martin Design

This classic contemporary Living room is brimming with simple elegant details, one of which being the use of modern open shelving. We've decorated these shelves with muted sculptural forms in order to juxtapose the sharp lines of the fireplace stone mantle. Incorporating open shelving into a design allows you to add visual interest with the use of decor items to personalize any space!

Una rinascita colorata - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Large contemporary open concept living room in Milan with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Modern Craftsman Farmhouse

Allen Construction

Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.

Farmhouse remodel

Corey Reagan Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, laminate floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Huntleigh Woods

Kelly Johnson Design

Alise O'brien Photography
Inspiration for a transitional living room in St Louis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

25 Queens

Young Architects

Living Room looking across exterior terrace to swimming pool.
Design ideas for a large contemporary living room in Christchurch with white walls, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, light hardwood floors and a ribbon fireplace.

16942 Old Pond

3rd Street Custom Homes

Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Old World Southwestern Home

Pink Dwelling

Marshall Elias Photography
Photo of a small enclosed living room in Other with white walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

W 26 Barsati

Shreya Krishnan Design Office

Satyansh Singh
Mid-sized asian enclosed living room in Delhi with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Southampton Modern Farmhouse

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors

Modern luxury meets warm farmhouse in this Southampton home! Scandinavian inspired furnishings and light fixtures create a clean and tailored look, while the natural materials found in accent walls, casegoods, the staircase, and home decor hone in on a homey feel. An open-concept interior that proves less can be more is how we’d explain this interior. By accentuating the “negative space,” we’ve allowed the carefully chosen furnishings and artwork to steal the show, while the crisp whites and abundance of natural light create a rejuvenated and refreshed interior. This sprawling 5,000 square foot home includes a salon, ballet room, two media rooms, a conference room, multifunctional study, and, lastly, a guest house (which is a mini version of the main house). Project Location: Southamptons. Project designed by interior design firm, Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors. From their Chelsea base, they serve clients in Manhattan and throughout New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/southampton-modern-farmhouse/

Mansion Master Sitting Area

Maraya Interior Design

White, gold and almost black are used in this very large, traditional remodel of an original Landry Group Home, filled with contemporary furniture, modern art and decor. White painted moldings on walls and ceilings, combined with black stained wide plank wood flooring. Very grand spaces, including living room, family room, dining room and music room feature hand knotted rugs in modern light grey, gold and black free form styles. All large rooms, including the master suite, feature white painted fireplace surrounds in carved moldings. Music room is stunning in black venetian plaster and carved white details on the ceiling with burgandy velvet upholstered chairs and a burgandy accented Baccarat Crystal chandelier. All lighting throughout the home, including the stairwell and extra large dining room hold Baccarat lighting fixtures. Master suite is composed of his and her baths, a sitting room divided from the master bedroom by beautiful carved white doors. Guest house shows arched white french doors, ornate gold mirror, and carved crown moldings. All the spaces are comfortable and cozy with warm, soft textures throughout. Project Location: Lake Sherwood, Westlake, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills.

Contemporary Living Room

Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Beige Living Room Design Photos with White Walls

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.