Philippe Billard
Design ideas for a large scandinavian living room in Paris with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a large contemporary living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, grey walls, a built-in media wall and a ribbon fireplace.

LIVING ROOM | Contemporary Home Remodel | Century City Townhouse | Part One

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike.

Shadow Valley

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Photography - Nancy Nolan Drapery fabric is F. Schumacher.
Photo of a large transitional enclosed living room in Little Rock with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Electronic Marine Environments "EME" - Ft. Lauderdale

INI AV+ Electronic Home Environments

Home Away From Home- Yacht Living
Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Miami with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and blue floor.

Cosy and Modern Barn

Cat Dal Interiors

Photo of a country living room in Other with white walls, a wood stove, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Avalon, NJ Beach House

Bachich Associates

http://www.jimrambo.com/
Design ideas for a beach style living room in Philadelphia with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Bespoke radiator unit

Harwood Contracts

Small living room in Hertfordshire with blue walls, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Living Room Cabinetry

ODS Architecture

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

Redelco House

Brooks + Scarpa Architects

Description: In early 1994, the architects began work on the project and while in construction (demolition, grading and foundations) the owner, due to circumstances beyond his control, halted all construction of the project. Seven years later the owner returned to the architects and asked them to complete the partially constructed house. Due to code changes, city ordinances and a wide variety of obstacles it was determined that the house was unable to be completed as originally designed. After much consideration the client asked the architect if it were possible to alter/remodel the partially constructed house, which was a remodel/addition to a 1970’s ranch style house, into a project that fit into current zoning and structural codes. The owner also requested that the house’s footprint and partially constructed foundations remain to avoid the need for further entitlements and delays on an already long overdue and difficult hillside site. The architects’ main challenge was how to alter the design that reflected an outdated philosophical approach to architecture that was nearly a decade old. How could the house be re-conceived reflecting the architect and client’s maturity on a ten-year-old footprint? The answer was to remove almost all of the previously proposed existing interior walls and transform the existing footprint into a pavilion-like structure that allows the site to in a sense “pass through the house”. This allowed the client to take better advantage of a limited and restricted building area while capturing extraordinary panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood Hills. Large 22-foot high custom sliding glass doors allow the interior and exterior to become one. Even the studio is separated from the house and connected only by an exterior bridge. Private spaces are treated as loft-like spaces capturing volume and views while maintaining privacy. Limestone floors extend from inside to outside and into the lap pool that runs the entire length of the house creating a horizon line at the edge of the view. Other natural materials such as board formed concrete, copper, steel and cherry provides softness to the objects that seem to float within the interior volume. By placing objects and materials "outside the frame," a new frame of reference deepens our sense of perception. Art does not reproduce what we see; rather it makes us see.

Classic Nautical

Karen Rothen Interior Design

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Barn door built in

Cabinets 4 You

Photo of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Coal Harbour

Andrea McLean Design Office

Ema Peter Photography
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Rustic Cabin

Wiles Design Group

The heavy use of wood and substantial stone allows the room to be a cozy gathering space while keeping it open and filled with natural light. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/

Beaconsfield Whole Home

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Hertfordshire with black walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, white floor and a built-in media wall.

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.

Living Room Fireplace

Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.

Large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

View from Living Room

ODS Architecture

Living room view to the kitchen.
Mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

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.

Grapevine Modern

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

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Blue 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.