Shannon McGrath
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with concrete floors and white walls.

Fleetwood Distinguished Photos

Fleetwood Windows & Doors

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and no tv.

Bold Victorian

Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design

Architecture: Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design Interior Design: CWI Design Kitchen Design & Cabinetry: Heidi Piron Design & Cabinetry Contractor: Richcraft Contracting Photography: Mike Van Tassell

Luxurious Hamptons Home

Cordony Group

Design ideas for a large beach style formal enclosed living room in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and white walls.

Modern Tudor Living Room Renovation

Curated Nest

This living room renovation features a transitional style with a nod towards Tudor decor. The living room has to serve multiple purposes for the family, including entertaining space, family-together time, and even game-time for the kids. So beautiful case pieces were chosen to house games and toys, the TV was concealed in a custom built-in cabinet and a stylish yet durable round hammered brass coffee table was chosen to stand up to life with children. This room is both functional and gorgeous! Curated Nest Interiors is the only Westchester, Brooklyn & NYC full-service interior design firm specializing in family lifestyle design & decor.

Westminster

Jackson & LeRoy

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Traditional living room in Salt Lake City with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Historic Creole Cottage in New Orleans

deedee9:14

Photo by Jacqueline Marque
Inspiration for an eclectic living room in New Orleans.

Midtown Penthouse

Habachy Designs

Photo of a contemporary living room in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Finished Basement Family Room

Valerie Grant Interiors

A basement level family room with music related artwork. Framed album covers and musical instruments reflect the home owners passion and interests. Photography by: Peter Rymwid

Goa Vacation Home

Shabnam Gupta

This is an example of an eclectic living room in Mumbai.

Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum Interior

Textbook Painting

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Cleveland with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Integrity Wood Ultrex Sliding French Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors

AVI Windows & Doors

Integrity Sliding French Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors feature Ultrex fiberglass on the outside and natural wood on the inside. Integrity doors are made with Ultrex®, a pultruded fiberglass Marvin patented that outperforms and outlasts vinyl, roll-form aluminum and other fiberglass composites. Ultrex and the Integrity proprietary pultrusion process delivers high-demand doors that endure all elements without showing age or wear. With a strong Ultrex Fiberglass exterior paired with a rich wood interior, Integrity Wood-Ultrex doors have both strength and beauty. Constructed with Ultrex from the inside out, Integrity All Ultrex doors offer outstanding strength and durability.

Lakeside Cottage

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

Greg Hubbard Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Burlington with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

BRUNSWICK FOREST - Cypress Pointe - The Griffon Floorplan

True Homes USA

Salt Studio NC - Kelly Starbuck
Traditional formal living room in Charlotte with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Bilocale a Milano

Victor Vasilev Architect

Davide Pagliarini
This is an example of a modern living room in Milan.

Ashton Kutcher's parents' basement

Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.

Photo: Brian Barkley © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

HGTV Home Custom Upholstery L-Shaped Sectional Sofa by Bassett Furniture

Bassett Furniture

Moderately scaled upholstery collection that features a sock arm, semi-attached box back, welt less seat cushion and tapered legs available in a choice of finishes.

Custom Fireplace mantles, build-ins

Trim Team NJ

We specialize in moldings installation .crown molding, casing, baseboard, window and door moldings, chair rail, picture framing, shadow boxes, wall and ceiling treatment, coffered ceilings, decorative beams, wainscoting, paneling, raise panels, recess panels, beaded panels, fireplace mantels, decorative columns and pilasters. · beige · built · built in · built in mantel · built in mantels · built-in · built-in fireplace · built-in fireplaces · cabinetry · cabinets · candle · candle holder · candle holders · Cherry · cherry fireplace · cherry fireplace mantel · cherry fireplace mantels · cherry fireplaces · cherry mantel · cherry mantels · cherry mantle · cherry mantles · cinnamon · classic · classic dentil · classy · coffee · column · columns · complement · convenient · cove · cove molding · cove moldings · custom · custom fireplace · custom fireplace mantel · custom fireplace mantels · custom fireplaces · custom mantel · custom mantel piece · custom mantel pieces · custom mantels · custom mantle · custom mantle piece · custome · customized fireplace · customized fireplace mantel · customized mantel · décor · decoration · decorations · decorative · decorative fireplace · decorative fireplace mantel · decorative living room · decorative living rooms · decorative mantel · decorative panel · decorative panels · dentil · design · designs· entertainment room remodel · entertainment room · entertainment room remodel ideas · entertainment room remodeling · entertainment room remodeling ideas · example · family room · family room design · family room fireplace · family room fireplace mantel · family room fireplace mantels · family room fireplaces · family room mantel · family room mantels · family room remodel · family room remodel ideas · family room remodeling · family room remodeling ideas · finish ·fire poker · fireplace · fireplace décor · fireplace decoration · fireplace decorations · fireplace design · fireplace mantel · fireplace mantel décor · fireplace mantel decoration · fireplace mantel decorations · fireplace mantels · fireplace tile · fireplace tiles · fireplaces · for · frame · frames · framing · giraffe · giraffe decor · giraffes · glaze · glaze finish · glazed · great home · great home idea · great home ideas · grill · hand- crafted · hand-crafted fireplace · hand-crafted mantel · hardware · hearth · hearths · home · house · idea · ideas · in · inc · interior · interior design · iron · kitchen cabinetry · living room · living room décor · living room decoration · living room decorations · living room design · living room fireplace · living room fireplace mantel · living room fireplace mantels · living room fireplaces · living room mantel · living room mantels · living room remodel · living room remodel ideas · living room remodeling · living room remodeling ideas · made in the USA · mantel · mantel décor · mantel decoration · mantel decorations · mantel design · mantel piece · mantel pieces · mantels · mantle · mantle piece · mantle pieces · mantles · maximize · modern · molding · moldings · more · optimization · optimize · organization · organizational · organize · organized · panel · panels · red rug · remodel · remodel ideas · remodel showroom · remodeling · remodeling ideas · remodeling showroom · room · rooms · rug · sample · samples · semi-custom · set · showroom · showrooms · sleek · small · Small space · small spaces · space · space saving · spaces · specialty · storage · storage accessories · storage accessory · storage design · storage furniture · storage idea · storage ideas · storage ideas for small rooms · storage room design · style · styled · styles · styling · Supreme · tan · tan paint · tan wall · theme · themed · themes · tile · tiles · tip · tips · tool · tools · Tradition · traditional · Traditional Design · Traditional Designs · traditional entertainment room · traditional fireplace · traditional fireplace mantel · traditional fireplace mantels · traditional fireplaces · traditional home · Traditional living room · Traditional living rooms · traditional mantel · traditional mantels · Traditional remodel · traditional room · traditional storage · Traditional Style · transform · transformed · transition · Transitional · Transitional Design · Transitional Designs · transitional entertainment room · transitional family room · transitional fireplace · transitional fireplaces · transitional home · Transitional living room · transitional living room fireplace · transitional living room storage · Transitional living rooms · transitional mantel · transitional remodel · transitional room · transitional storage · Transitional Style · transitional styling · USA · using · using space· woodwork ·

Living Room

Branca, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with yellow walls.

Chic Showroom Living Room Vignette

Rhonda Vandiver-White

Photography by Dan Piassick
Eclectic living room in Dallas.

Green Living Room Design Photos

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.