Small spaces work flexibly with multi-functional furnishings. The sofa from Ligne Roset can fold into a number of interesting and useful configurations including fully flat for an overnight guest.

The Allen

Solid Rock Builders

Faux concrete fireplace surround with cypress beams. Custom steel panel for tv mount and handrails, bamboo floors, floor to ceiling windows.
Small country open concept living room with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

SYR Modern Prairie, Templeton

Odenwald Construction Company

The main living room is designed for entertaining and maximizing the views of the city while still being comfortable for everyday life. The open floor plan uses a large freestanding fireplace, floating ceilings, stone column and barn door to define the entry, living room, kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room and media room while keeping easy flow from space to space. -Mike Larson Estate Photography

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Ambient Bamboo Floors

This flooring's striking vertical pattern offers a distinctive, stylish backdrop for any décor. Its warm, carbonized color comes from a heating process that darkens the bamboo all the way through. With visible bamboo nodes and the unmistakable hallmarks of eco-friendly bamboo flooring, this striking floor is a favorite of architects everywhere. Properly installed, our classic bamboo flooring can be used in almost any space. This solid tongue-and-groove floor is similar to oak flooring in performance, and is made of strips of bamboo bonded together in a distinctive pattern. Installation options include both glue-down and nail-down methods.

Queen Anne

Dyna Builders

Aaron Lietz Photography
This is an example of a large asian open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, bamboo floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Interior Design

User

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, bamboo floors and a built-in media wall.

Sands Lane Waterfront Residence. Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Great Room with views to Saratoga Passage and Whidbey Island.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Bluff Residence

Robert Reed Architect

Main living room. [Jeff Miller Photography]
Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Armstrong

Project Sunday

Reclaimed oak texture wall surrounds a sand covered gas fireplace.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Mahoney St. Living Room and Entry Foyer

Build Doctors LLC

Living room with wood pellet stove, bamboo floors, and oak base and crown viewing into the entry through modified archway.
This is an example of a traditional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, bamboo floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Contemporary Beach House- Living Room

Douglas Peters>architect

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with bamboo floors, a wood stove, beige floor and beige walls.

Flooring

Floors & Decor LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with a music area, grey walls, bamboo floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Modern Chalet - North Vancouver Design & Renovation

Space Harmony

Colin Perry
Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, bamboo floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

Photo of a large asian enclosed living room in New York with white walls, bamboo floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Teragren Bamboo Flooring

Green Building Supply

Color: Sig-Nat-Prefin-Vertical-Caramel-Bamboo
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Las Planederas

Nina Williams Designs

Interior Design by Nina Williams Designs Photography by Chris Miller
Mid-sized tropical open concept living room in San Diego with a library, orange walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Modern Eclectic Remodel

Moceri Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Tree House

Rogers Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with a library, white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Ground Floor Extension – Crouch End

MALT

Night time view into kitchen and living area out to back garden
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with grey walls, bamboo floors and white floor.

Oceanfront Modern

Allen Construction

This grand room features floor to ceiling windows, bamboo floors, an open beam ceiling, and a fireplace with a surround of stacked Arizona sandstone. Architect: Pacific Architects General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Brown Living Room Design Photos with Bamboo Floors

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.