Charnock, Westside Los Angeles | AAA Development, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Formal Living Room

Tollgard Design Group

This expansive living area can host a variety of functions from a few guests to a huge party. Vast, floor to ceiling, glass doors slide across to open one side into the garden.

Mountain Modern Lodge

VPC Builders, LLC

VPC’s featured Custom Home Project of the Month for March is the spectacular Mountain Modern Lodge. With six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, this custom built 11,200 square foot timber frame residence exemplifies breathtaking mountain luxury. The home borrows inspiration from its surroundings with smooth, thoughtful exteriors that harmonize with nature and create the ultimate getaway. A deck constructed with Brazilian hardwood runs the entire length of the house. Other exterior design elements include both copper and Douglas Fir beams, stone, standing seam metal roofing, and custom wire hand railing. Upon entry, visitors are introduced to an impressively sized great room ornamented with tall, shiplap ceilings and a patina copper cantilever fireplace. The open floor plan includes Kolbe windows that welcome the sweeping vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The great room also includes access to the vast kitchen and dining area that features cabinets adorned with valances as well as double-swinging pantry doors. The kitchen countertops exhibit beautifully crafted granite with double waterfall edges and continuous grains. VPC’s Modern Mountain Lodge is the very essence of sophistication and relaxation. Each step of this contemporary design was created in collaboration with the homeowners. VPC Builders could not be more pleased with the results of this custom-built residence.

Decoración Pozuelo

Mexid Interiorismo

El salón-comedor, de forma alargada, se divide visualmente mediante un panel alistonado con iluminación en la pared, que nos sitúa en cada espacio de manera independiente. Los muebles de diseño se convierten en protagonistas de la decoración, dando al espacio un aire completamente sofisticado.

Cortes Island Main Living

Parker&Harlow Inc.

Remote luxury living on the spectacular island of Cortes, this main living, lounge, dining, and kitchen is an open concept with tall ceilings and expansive glass to allow all those gorgeous coastal views and natural light to flood the space. Particular attention was focused on high end textiles furniture, feature lighting, and cozy area carpets.

Twin Peaks

JBS Building & Development

Contemporary open concept living room in Brisbane with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

A Way In

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

2019 Addition/Remodel by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - Featuring Clean Subtle lines + 42" Front Door + 48" Italian Tiles + Quartz Countertops + Custom Shaker Cabinets + Oak Slat Wall and Trim Accents + Design Fixtures + Artistic Tiles + Wild Wallpaper + Top of Line Appliances

Berkley Village model home

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, laminate floors, brown floor, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and wood walls.

Reforma integral A&J

Arquidalia

Amplio salón con zona de televisión a medida
Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in Seville with a home bar, light hardwood floors and wood walls.

Singapore

Monita Cheung Design Ltd

Large contemporary open concept living room in Singapore with brown walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and wood walls.

Wood Farmhouse Fireplace | Kimball Starr Interior Design

Kimball Starr Interior Design

The open-plan living room has knotty cedar wood panels and ceiling, with a log cabin feel while still appearing modern. The custom-designed fireplace features a cantilevered bench and a 3-sided glass insert by Ortal.

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Ксения Мицкевич - Архитектор, Дизайнер интерьера

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Fremantle House

Sorensen Architects

semi open living area with warm timber cladding and concealed ambient lighting
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in Perth with concrete floors, grey floor, beige walls and wood walls.

Jacksonville, FL Window Replacement Project

Florida Home Improvement Associates

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Jacksonville with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Recent Remodels & Construction Projects

Meadowlark Design+Build

Contemporary open concept living room in Detroit with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood walls.

エッジのあるデザイン

本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所

リビングルームに暖炉を置くことで室内だけでなく、建物全体が暖かくなりました。
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a music area, white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Auger Architectural Gem

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

This gem of a home was designed by homeowner/architect Eric Vollmer. It is nestled in a traditional neighborhood with a deep yard and views to the east and west. Strategic window placement captures light and frames views while providing privacy from the next door neighbors. The second floor maximizes the volumes created by the roofline in vaulted spaces and loft areas. Four skylights illuminate the ‘Nordic Modern’ finishes and bring daylight deep into the house and the stairwell with interior openings that frame connections between the spaces. The skylights are also operable with remote controls and blinds to control heat, light and air supply. Unique details abound! Metal details in the railings and door jambs, a paneled door flush in a paneled wall, flared openings. Floating shelves and flush transitions. The main bathroom has a ‘wet room’ with the tub tucked under a skylight enclosed with the shower. This is a Structural Insulated Panel home with closed cell foam insulation in the roof cavity. The on-demand water heater does double duty providing hot water as well as heat to the home via a high velocity duct and HRV system.

211_ Casa con un ampio portico

MIDE architetti

Vista verso la libreria e il portico
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a library, brown walls, a freestanding tv, multi-coloured floor and wood walls.

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一級建築士事務所　ＦＯＲＭＡ

緑の映える空間
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Kyoto with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, recessed and wood walls.

Oak thin strip pattern

Artimatum

wall cover in oak strip tiles, made from 6mm thick, 12mm wide and random lengths of solid oak strips
Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in West Midlands with beige walls and wood walls.

Contemporary Living Room Design Photos with Wood 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 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.