Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this living room featuring exposed beams, double doors and wood floors!
Photo of an expansive open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

Extensive custom millwork can be seen throughout the entire home, but especially in the living room.
This is an example of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Baltimore with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Living Room - custom paneled walls - 2 story room Pure White Walls.
This is an example of an expansive traditional formal loft-style living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and panelled walls.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

This is an example of an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, exposed beam, vaulted, panelled walls, grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Color Blocking

Ann Lowengart Interiors

We juxtaposed bold colors and contemporary furnishings with the early twentieth-century interior architecture for this four-level Pacific Heights Edwardian. The home's showpiece is the living room, where the walls received a rich coat of blackened teal blue paint with a high gloss finish, while the high ceiling is painted off-white with violet undertones. Against this dramatic backdrop, we placed a streamlined sofa upholstered in an opulent navy velour and companioned it with a pair of modern lounge chairs covered in raspberry mohair. An artisanal wool and silk rug in indigo, wine, and smoke ties the space together.

Lauren Kay Sims Lakehouse - Living Room

Urbanology Designs

Traditional modern living room, with a wall of windows looking out on a lake. A wood panel wall with an ornate fireplace, fresh greenery, and modern furnishings. An expansive, deep, cozy sectional makes for ultimate relaxation. Uber long wood bench for additional seating.

Morristown Columbia Park Oheka

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

One large expansive room in this townhome was separated by tall columns and then elegant French portierre drapery to define two separate areas insteal of one room for both spaces. sheer motorized shades provide just the right touch when the sun glares intot he room. The sectional upholstery may look untouchable but it is extremely confortable and perfect for relaxing and watching the TV while a warm fire is blazing.

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Design ideas for an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Downing II Model Home

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story great room in Charlotte with medium hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, white built-ins, and exposed natural beams.
Expansive open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Penthousewohnung Stuttgart- Kamin

Innenarchitektur Federleicht

Das gemütliche Wohnzimmer zeichnet sich durch das große Sofa aus, dass sowohl zum Fernseher, als auch zum Kamin aus gerichtet ist. Dunkle Wände bilden einen Akzent zu den hellen, eleganten Möbeln.

Transitional Living Room

This is an example of an expansive transitional living room in Chicago with light hardwood floors, coffered, panelled walls, wood walls, white walls and beige floor.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with blue walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

House

Trakya 3D

This house was built in Europe for a client passionate about concrete and wood. The house has an area of 165sqm a warm family environment worked in modern style. The family-style house contains Living Room, Kitchen with Dining table, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Toilet, and Utility.

Classic Glamour Grand Foyer in Merrick, NY

Grunberger Interiors

Stepping into this classic glamour dramatic foyer is a fabulous way to feel welcome at home. The color palette is timeless with a bold splash of green which adds drama to the space. Luxurious fabrics, chic furnishings and gorgeous accessories set the tone for this high end makeover which did not involve any structural renovations.

Shuffling The Decks

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

This is an example of an expansive transitional living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Lauren Kay Sims Lakehouse - Fireplace Views

Urbanology Designs

This expansive wood panel wall with a gorgeous cast stone traditional fireplace provide a stunning setting for family gatherings. Vintage pieces on both the mantle and the coffee table, tumbleweed, and fresh greenery give this space dimension and character. Chandelier is designer, and adds a modern vibe.

Mt Gravatt

Wally Williams Constructions

Inspiration for an expansive industrial open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, painted wood floors, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Somerset Residence

KYLE CHAN ARCHITECT

This is an example of an expansive country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Living Room

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love these exposed beams, the vaulted ceilings, custom fireplace mantel, custom lighting fixtures, and arched entryways.
Photo of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Expansive Living Room Design Photos with Panelled 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.