Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Awesome Contemporary Home with glass walls in Los Angeles

Style My Space Interior Design and Staging

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Tanglewood Modern House

Flavin Architects

This new modern house is located in a meadow in Lenox MA. The house is designed as a series of linked pavilions to connect the house to the nature and to provide the maximum daylight in each room. The center focus of the home is the largest pavilion containing the living/dining/kitchen, with the guest pavilion to the south and the master bedroom and screen porch pavilions to the west. While the roof line appears flat from the exterior, the roofs of each pavilion have a pronounced slope inward and to the north, a sort of funnel shape. This design allows rain water to channel via a scupper to cisterns located on the north side of the house. Steel beams, Douglas fir rafters and purlins are exposed in the living/dining/kitchen pavilion. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Eildonway - Library

Jordan | Josephine

H. Jarvis
Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Richmond with a library, green walls and light hardwood floors.

Narrow River

Stephen Sullivan Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Providence with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Moonlight Beach Cottage

KW Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Midcentury modern living room with slat wall

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and vaulted.

Sherman Oaks

Interior Particulier

Large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Nature sauvage

La Valise Rouge

Aménagement et décoration d'une pièce de vie.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Nantes with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Jones Raleigh Contemporary Home

Refab Wood, LLC

Spool Coffee table made from reclaimed corning industrial wire cable spool and fabricated steel legs.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Raleigh with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Modern 21st Century Home

BRI Colorado

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Denver with green walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Addition & Renovation to Historic Home

MB architecture + design

Susan Teare Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized living room in Burlington with green walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and a wood stove.

Exquisite Milton Home

Dedham Cabinet Shop

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Pasadena Japanese Craftsman

User

This entry/living room features maple wood flooring, Hubbardton Forge pendant lighting, and a Tansu Chest. A monochromatic color scheme of greens with warm wood give the space a tranquil feeling. Photo by: Tom Queally

Wash Park French Provincial Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Denver with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

阪急宝塚山手台モデルハウス

株式会社モコハウス

Inspiration for a scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls and light hardwood floors.

1920's Remodel and Basement Extension

CLPM Limited

This living room is light and airy, due to the large french windows and roof light. CLPM project manager tip - roof lights are a very effective way of adding natural daylight to rooms. Sunpipes are also effective, and both have the advantage of adding light without losing wall space.

Ashland Residence

Keith Hunter Architect / Builder

Tony Giammarino
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Richmond with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Green Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood 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.