Small beach style open concept living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

The Richmond

Channel Marker Builders LLC

This is an example of an arts and crafts living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and timber.

Open Shut House

WALA

A custom entertainment unit was designed to be a focal point in the Living Room. A centrally placed gas fireplace visually anchors the room, with an generous offering of storage cupboards & shelves above. The large-panel cupboard doors slide across the open shelving to reveal a hidden TV alcove. Photo by Dave Kulesza.

Living Room

Burbeck Interiors ltd

architectural elements, black and white, East London, reception room, urban style
This is an example of a large industrial formal living room in London with timber, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所

Photo of an asian open concept living room in Nagoya with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Small midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

Walnut Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

Country living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and planked wall panelling.

Greenwood, Mar Vista

Interior Particulier

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and timber.

Balboa Waterfront

Zen Architect

Custom Water Front Home (remodel) Balboa Peninsula (Newport Harbor Frontage) remodeling exterior and interior throughout and keeping the heritage them fully intact. http://ZenArchitect.com

Modern Farm House

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Large open living with corner brick fireplace and natural light coming from above. Built-in window seat.
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Other with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Maison en Blanc New Build

JDL Homes Vancouver

Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and timber.

Assure Thing

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

North Ringwood Hamptons Style Renovation

Everlong Constructions

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Melbourne with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and timber.

The Nest

Edwards White Architects

Inspiration for a small modern open concept living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and wood walls.

Mackinac Island

Shoreline Architecture & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Glen Cir

328 Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Dalefield Home

HARO Flooring New Zealand

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and timber.

Copake Lake Staging

Bespoke Decor

Rustic lake house staged for sale
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in New York with grey walls, laminate floors, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Shediac River Cottage

Kent Homes Bouctouche

This open to above family room is bathed in natural light with double patio doors and transom windows.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style loft-style living room in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Greenwood, Mar Vista

Interior Particulier

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Grey Living Room Design Photos with Timber

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.