A neat and aesthetic project for this 83 m2 apartment. Blue is honored in all its nuances and in each room. First in the main room: the kitchen. The mix of cobalt blue, golden handles and fittings give it a particularly chic and elegant look. These characteristics are underlined by the countertop and the terrazzo table, light and discreet. In the living room, it becomes more moderate. It is found in furnitures with a petroleum tint. Our customers having objects in pop and varied colors, we worked on a neutral and white wall base to match everything. In the bedroom, blue energizes the space, which has remained fairly minimal. The denim headboard is enough to decorate the room. The wooden night tables bring a touch of warmth to the whole. Finally the bathroom, here the blue is minor and manifests itself in its indigo color at the level of the towel rail. It gives way to this XXL shower cubicle and its almost invisible wall, worthy of luxury hotels.

Plat Park Residence

Pablo Undurraga

Contemporary living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Living Room

Look Design Group

This project was developed in strong collaboration with the homes’ stylish owner, Sally Small, who engaged us to design a split-level home extension that could push the limits in terms of permissible built form controls and capitalise on every inch of available floor space. The alterations and additions have been designed to be both sympathetic to the owners’ strong interior aesthetic and the compact nature of the site, which was constrained by a 7.5 metre street frontage. Builder: Reliant Constructions. Interiors & Joinery Design: Sally Small, home owner.

Современный Гостиная

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Moscow with dark hardwood floors, brown walls, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Deephaven Cottage

Revision LLC

Spacecrafting
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Mantel Makeovers

Reclaimed Enterprises

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Omaha with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Pure Chiddingfold Chic

April Hamilton Interiors LLP

The cream and stone colour palette remained clean and warm, whilst chrome and glass accessories from Andrew Martin and Ralph Lauren lifted the scheme by injecting light and reflection.

Dennis Waterfront

REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Boston with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and green walls.

Brightlife/Itor Idea House

Design Elite

Photos Courtesy Goodwin Foust
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal living room in Other with a brick fireplace surround, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Canoe Trail Residence

Rhodes Architecture + Light

"The Scholars" Tomb guardians, Joseon dynasty, Korea. Artwork by Seattle area artist, Jane Friedman. Swivel chairs and rug from Design Within Reach.
Large contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Robinhood Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

View of entry hall and its live edge shelf from living room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

169 Ansley Forest

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Inspiration for a contemporary formal open concept living room with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Orange IV

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Appartement vue sur les toits

Agence Alexandra BOUSSAGOL - Architectes

Un duplex charmant avec vue sur les toits de Paris. Une rénovation douce qui a modernisé ces espaces. L'appartement est clair et chaleureux. Ce projet familial nous a permis de créer 4 chambres et d'optimiser l'espace. La bibliothèque sur mesure en multiple bouleau nous permet de dissimuler la télévision au dessus de la cheminée. Un bel ensemble pour habiller ce mur.

Lynas House

Birney Architects

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with a library, white walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Discovery Ridge

Lara Hontzias Interior Design

This home was a total renovation overhaul! I started working with this wonderful family a couple of years ago on the exterior and it grew from there! Exterior, full main floor, full upper floor and bonus room all renovated by the time we were done. The addition of wood beams, hardwood flooring and brick bring depth and warmth to the house. We added a lot of different lighting throughout the house. Lighting for art, accent and task lighting - there is no shortage now. Herringbone and diagonal tile bring character along with varied finishes throughout the house. We played with different light fixtures, metals and textures and we believe the result is truly amazing! Basement next?

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and brown floor.

Arizona Lighting Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Hampshire Cottage

Chris Snook

Chris Snook © 2017 Houzz
Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in London with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Interior Living Room

Nautilus Architects

Photo: Randall Perry
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Contemporary Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround

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 contemporary 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 contemporary living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.