High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

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Apex Custom Fabrication

Large contemporary enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and recessed.

Griffin Modern Remodel

Ellen Pandorf Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in San Diego with a home bar, white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Port Credit

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

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Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Toronto with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Madrona

.NelsonDesign

Luke Potter
Contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and beige floor.

Family Room

The Mine

Scandinavian open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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Pineapple House Interior Design

This sophisticated corner invites conversation! Chris Little Photography
Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Flora

1st Option

Design ideas for an eclectic living room in London with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Galveston St. House

MK Development & Investment LLC

The Craftsman shiplap continues into the Living Room/Great room, providing a relaxed, yet finished look on the walls. The built-in's provide space for storage, display and additional seating, helping to make this space functional and flexible.

Miller Pl., San Francisco

Laura Hunt Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal living room in San Francisco with a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, orange walls and dark hardwood floors.

The Bluffton

Cottage Home Company

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Jacksonville with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Fireplace Remodels

Fireside Design Center

Marble tile fireplace surround. Marble fireplace hearth. Custom metal frame.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in San Diego with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

West Hills 24

Otto/Walker Architects

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Mountain Modern

Pearson Design Group

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Other with beige walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Coastal Contemporary - Santa Barbara

Jodi Fleming Design

A beach house getaway. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings, & Landscape Design. Photography by Billy Collopy

Contemporary Southwest Renaissance

Rondi - the art of space

This great room features a concrete and metal fireplace surround that brings together the organic boulders and random flagstone flooring into a contemporary setting. The firebox is lined in hot rolled steel and features a sculptural metal burner. The slight curve of the surround is accentuated in the curve of the floating hearth. Photo: Dino Tonn

Modern Luxury with a View

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Front patio and pool with view of Santa Cruz Island.
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Kitchen and Living Room remodel

Litchfield Builders

Inspiration for a mediterranean living room in Santa Barbara with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Luxury Vinyl Plank/Tile

Gabriele Floor & Home Furnishings

Carpet One Floor & Home
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Rustic Living Room

Large country formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a metal fireplace surround.

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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.