Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and recessed.

Multi-Generational Riverfront Dream Home

Echelon Builders, FL

The initial impression upon entering the foyer is that of drama as seen in the two story bay windows overlooking the river and pool, along with a traditional cast stone, two story fireplace, a curved, custom, iron stair rail, a second floor bridge overlooking the living room, niches, and Corinthian columns. On the inside of the home rather than more formal spaces, the contemporary essence is seen in its large, open, and connected spaces with a monochromatic color palate. This style is both family and entertaining friendly. The initial impression upon entering the foyer is that of drama as seen in the two story bay windows overlooking the river and pool, along with a traditional cast stone, two story fireplace, a curved, custom, iron stair rail, a second floor bridge overlooking the living room, niches, and Corinthian columns.

Livingroom

Wiles Design Group

Ceiling beams and interesting stone adds interest in this formerly two separate sitting rooms space. Photography by Lori Wiles Design--- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/

Интерьер дома для молодой семьи

ItalProject

Гостиная вытянутой формы условно разделена на две части - зону ВТ и зону камина.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal living room in Moscow with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Arched Window Treatments

TJ Simone at Ethan Allen Princeton

In this space, we just needed something to dress the window. The client didn't want to open and close them, she just wanted to warm up the room a bit. We decided to accentuate the arched windows by using medallions instead of the rod with brackets you see in most rooms. We created a higher ceiling by taking the drapes all the way up to the crown molding and got to have a little more fun with the fabric pattern and the tassel trim on the inside edge of the drapes.

dark ambient, bright view

THIS IS DARK INTERIOR

Large modern formal open concept living room in Dusseldorf with black walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Burden

Summer Lamb Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

West Van with a View

Troico

Inspiration for a small beach style formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor and recessed.

LOST CANYON #24

Attractive Interiors Home Staging

modern luxury living room
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, beige floor and recessed.

Séjour

22 ESTATE

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and recessed.

Contemporary Lakeside Renovation

Jon Hammond Builders

Photo of a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and recessed.

Zuhause am Charlottenburger Ufer

dopo_domani International Interior Design

Klare Linien, klare Farben, viel Licht und Luft – mit Blick in den Berliner Himmel. Die Realisierung der Komplettplanung dieser Privatwohnung in Berlin aus dem Jahr 2019 erfüllte alle Wünsche der Bewohner. Auch die, von denen sie nicht gewusst hatten, dass sie sie haben. Fotos: Jordana Schramm

False ceiling and lighting scheme

KCPM - Kennedy Construction and Project Management

Open plan living room with alumnium bi-fold doors onto patio. Feature lighting scheme designed for different moods and settings. False ceiling with spotlights and strip LEDS.

Suncadia Mountain Retreat

Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC

This Pacific Northwest home was designed with a modern aesthetic. We gathered inspiration from nature with elements like beautiful wood cabinets and architectural details, a stone fireplace, and natural quartzite countertops. --- Project designed by Michelle Yorke Interior Design Firm in Bellevue. Serving Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Seattle. For more about Michelle Yorke, see here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/project/interior-designer-cle-elum-wa/

NEWTON FARM FULL RENOVATION

Bonnie Hame

We just finished planning and designing this lovely home space for a client. Starting with an initial consultation to determine the needs and preferences. After putting together a comprehensive @Bonniehame Interior package for the customer, which provided them the chance to preview their room's final design and see how the furniture and other interior details will look before the space was done. Call us at 0333 456 2000 for a free consultation or DM us for more details if you're wanting to design your own environment, no matter how big or small. We are always willing to assist or point you in the correct direction.

Дом в Грибово

Архитектурная мастерская 2Ю

Large transitional formal loft-style living room in Moscow with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, recessed, grey floor and white walls.

Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern family home open plan living room

Whipple Russell Architects

Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern family home open plan living room. Photo by William MacCollum.
Expansive modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white floor and recessed.

Pacific NW Modern Dwelling

User

Light dances up the flagstone steps of this sunken den and disperses light beautifully across the honey stained oak flooring. The pivoting alder entry door prepares visitors for the decidedly modern aesthetic awaiting them. Stained alder trim punctuates the ivory ceiling and walls. The light walls provide a warm backdrop for a contemporary artwork in shades of almond and taupe hanging near the black baby grand piano. Capping the den in fine fashion is a stained ceiling detail in an ever-growing square pattern. An acacia root ball sits on the floor alongside a lounge chair and ottoman dressed in rust chenille. The fireplace an Ortal Space Creator 120 is surrounded in cream concrete and serves to divide the den from the dining area while allowing light to filter through. A set of three glazed vases in shades of amber, chartreuse and dark olive stands on the hearth. A faux fur throw pillow is tucked into a side chair stained dark walnut and upholstered in tone on tone stripes.

Chestnut Hill House

Walker Architects

Contemporary furniture in a renovated living room.
Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and recessed.

H64 - Hamburg Rotherbaum

EMMA B. HOME

This is an example of an expansive midcentury formal open concept living room in Hamburg with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor and recessed.

Formal Living Room Design Photos with Recessed

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.