The Siesta III Living Room features hardwood floors, a 15 foot high coffered ceiling, a bay window wall, and a fireplace wall flanked by built-in cabinets. Easy accessibility to the Kitchen via the large arched opening.

Sennett Residence

Living Stone Design + Build

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Crocker Highlands Modern Mediterranean

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar
Large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Persano Model Fort Myers, Florida

Carrie Cross/Carlton Naumann Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

2018 Street of Dreams - Private Reserve

BC Custom Construction

Stephen Fiddes
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Portland with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Remodel

SKP Design

This family arrived in Kalamazoo to join an elite group of doctors starting the Western Michigan University School of Medicine. They fell in love with a beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home that needed a few updates to fit their lifestyle. The living room's focal point was an existing custom two-story water feature. New Kellex furniture creates two seating areas with flexibility for entertaining guests. Several pieces of original art and custom furniture were purchased at Good Goods in Saugatuck, Michigan. New paint colors throughout the house complement the art and rich woodwork. Photographer: Casey Spring

Somerset - Transitional Living and Family Rooms

In the Deets

A transitional living space filled with natural light, contemporary furnishings with blue accent accessories. The focal point in the room features a custom fireplace with a marble, herringbone tile surround, marble hearth, custom white built-ins with floating shelves. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Coastal Modern

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Chad Mellon Photographer
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Patios &Chimneys

Ghiloni Granite Design

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

4609 PTD

Absolute Hardwood Flooring Inc

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with a library, white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Allenhurst, NJ

Window Treats Inc.

Large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

LEED-Certified Greenwich Modern

HOBBS INC

Large modern formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

29th Street

Amber-Tru Construction

Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

ALMADEN

Jula Cole Design

Fully renovated ranch style house. Layout has been opened to provide open concept living. Custom stained beams
This is an example of a large country formal open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Craftsman Fireplace Mantel

A & J Woodworking Inc

Quarter-sawn White Oak Craftsman Mantel Baumer Construction (Home Builder)
Photo of a large midcentury living room in Other with a tile fireplace surround, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

LIVING ROOM | Contemporary Home Remodel | Century City Townhouse | Part One

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike.

OLD NOYAC PATH

Blue Ocean Design

Inspiration for a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Waterfront Modern Interiors

Johker Design

Gorgeous Modern Waterfront home with concrete floors, walls of glass, open layout, glass stairs,
Large contemporary formal open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

All Modern

Gervis Design Studio

Photograph by Ibi Designs
Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Large Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.