宝形の家 15　ほんものの京座敷（３）庭に面した雪見障子は再利用した。障子が入ると座敷がきりっと見える。ガラスの部分が黄金比のきれいな割り付けだ。障子の桟の数もタテ3本、ヨコ5本で風水的には木気を示して縁起がよろしい。建具屋さんに高さを調整してもらった。既存住宅は鴨居までの高さは測る場所によって2センチほどの違いがあったので既存建具がそのまま入らなかったのだ。再利用する場合は必ず調整をしなければならないだろう。

香川県に建つ、「のどやかに包む家」のLDK

吉田建設株式会社

Inspiration for a modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, a freestanding tv, wallpaper and wallpaper.

家族時間を育む平屋

ハウスクラフト株式会社

畳コーナーの壁には、施工事例で気に入ったタイルを張ってアクセントに。建築家がタイルが一番映える場所を考えて提案し、畳と石調タイルの質感が不思議なほどマッチします。カウンターを造作して、作業スペースをつくっています。
Inspiration for an industrial formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, no tv, black floor, wood and panelled walls.

D寺庫裏・客殿プロジェクト／地域の風景をつくる古刹の住まい

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

大広間内観−２。客殿の床の間。地域の集会場として講話はもとより、カラオケやイベントに対応できるサイズとなっている
Photo of a large asian formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, no tv, green floor and wood.

伊那市美篶　H邸（リフォーム）

辰野建築計画

Photo of an asian formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, no tv and green floor.

旧猪子家住宅

エムサンク_アーキテクト一級建築士事務所

昭和九年に建てられた旧猪子家住宅。朽ち果てる寸前であったこの建物を2015年から2017年に掛けて修繕した。外観はそのままに、痛んでいるところを補修し、和室などは壁仕上げをやり直した。台所については、多少リフォームされたいたが、「たたき土間」や「水場」など、昔の「竈（くど）」ように改修した。
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no tv, beige floor and wood.

蛇紋岩（大理石）

本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所

シアタールーム等に使用した蛇紋岩（大理石）内装の壁に使用しています。
This is an example of an expansive asian formal living room in Other with red walls, tatami floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

自分を求められる家

R+house津

Formal open concept living room in Other with white walls and tatami floors.

外濠通りの家

日尾俊昭一級建築士事務所

5F和室南側に神田川沿いに開ける都心の風景を、手摺を通して遠くまで見通せる。中央に多人数で利用出来る、大きな掘り込み式の座卓を設けた。
Design ideas for an asian formal enclosed living room in Tokyo with white walls and tatami floors.

天然素材でオーガニック和室

ライフタイム株式会社

100％オーガニック稲わらを使用した畳を使用しました。壁は漆喰で空気もきれいで気持ちの良い空間が出来ました。
This is an example of a small asian formal living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, no tv and green floor.

ならまち美黎

Kichimojiya Advisory

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, tatami floors, no fireplace and no tv.

2．モデルハウス

株式会社フジサワ建設

Inspiration for a mid-sized formal open concept living room in Other with green walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, no tv, green floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

6帖の畳、火鉢で干物を

INTERIOR BOOKWORM CAFE

ビール片手に干物をあぶって団欒。右の扉はトイレ。
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Osaka with beige walls, tatami floors, no tv and green floor.

母屋の隣に建てた、吹き抜けのあるあたたかい家

株式会社木の家専門店谷口工務店

This is an example of a modern formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace and no tv.

【改修】相馬郡O様邸母屋

BANKS.house

This is an example of a mid-sized asian formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and green floor.

星月夜の家

北村建築工房

Inspiration for a formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors and wood.

東原の和風住宅

三州木材株式会社

This is an example of an asian formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls and tatami floors.

【改修】相馬郡O様邸母屋

BANKS.house

Photo of a mid-sized asian formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and green floor.

熱海　桃乃八庵（とうのやあん）

澤山乃莉子デザイン　NSDA LONDON

リビング紫檀のキャビネットに伝統工芸品の取っ手。鏡には螺鈿細工。いずれも澤山デザイン。アクセサリーやアートは海を連想させるものを多用。右の作品は上野玄起作。
Photo of a large asian formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, tatami floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and black floor.

MS様邸

しっくいの家　iestory　by 篠田工務店

Inspiration for a modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Formal Living Room Design Photos with Tatami Floors

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.