This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Green Lake Remodel

SHED Architecture & Design

Large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and cork floors.

Living room

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

A home office anchors the far northeast corner of the apartment, carved out behind the custom shelves designed to house the Owners' many books. The shelving was fabricated from colored laminate on a Baltic birch core which was left exposed.

On the harbor in Wexford Plantation

William Byrd Homes

John McManus
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Charleston with beige walls, cork floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Living Room

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

View showing the great room connection between the living room, dining room, kitchen, and main hallway. Millgard windows and french doors provide balanced daylighting, with dimmable fluorescent trough lighting and LED fixtures provide fill and accent lighting. This living room illustrates Frank Lloyd Wright's influence, with rift-oak paneling on the walls and ceiling, accentuated by hemlock battens. Custom stepped crown moulding, stepped casing and basebards, and stepped accent lights on the brush-broom concrete columns convey the home's Art Deco style. Cork flooring was used throughout the home, over hydronic radiant heating.

Mid-Century Modern

Jamie House Design

Laurie Perez
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Artistic Zen

Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.

David Patterson by Gerber Berend Design Build, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Photo of a large industrial formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Bright and Natural

Susan Yeley Homes

stNatural, calm, family-centered. This client knew what she wanted and just needed some assistance getting there. Susan helped her out with imagery and product research, a first floor furniture plan and several working meetings to nail down the built-in functionality and look in the dining-room-turned-office/family drop-zone. Cork floors installed throughout give the home a warm and eco-friendly foundation. Pine-cones, tree trunk cookies, plants and lots of unstained wood make the family's focus on nature clear. The result: a beautiful and light-filled but relaxed and practical family space. Carpenter/Contractor: Sam Dennis From the client: We hired Susan to assist with a downstairs remodel. She brings a personalization that feels like getting advice from a family member at the same time adding helpful details of her industry knowledge. Her flexibly in work style allows her to come with plans fully researched and developed or to advise, plan and draw on the spot. She has been willing to do as much as we needed or to let us roll with our own ideas and time frame and consult with her as needed.

Современная квартира в Новосибирске

Kutenkovs project

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Novosibirsk with grey walls, cork floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Mies van der Rohe Condo

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors (NMI, LLC.)

Mieke Zuiderweg
Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Chicago with a library, white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Lisbon Cork- Mora Cork Flooring

LL Flooring

Lisbon Cork Co. Ltd. Fine Cork Flooring combines the beauty of a natural material with the comfort of a cushioned surface. It is durable, acoustical, and a great insulator. The bark of the cork tree is peeled without destroying the tree and it grows back within nine years, ready to be harvested again. Warm to the touch and resilient, cork floors are a joy to live with. Cork is considered a green product because the same tree can be harvested numerous times.

Colorful Contemporary Los Angeles Addition

Custom Design & Construction

This colorful Contemporary design / build project started as an Addition but included new cork flooring and painting throughout the home. The Kitchen also included the creation of a new pantry closet with wire shelving and the Family Room was converted into a beautiful Library with space for the whole family. The homeowner has a passion for picking paint colors and enjoyed selecting the colors for each room. The home is now a bright mix of modern trends such as the barn doors and chalkboard surfaces contrasted by classic LA touches such as the detail surrounding the Living Room fireplace. The Master Bedroom is now a Master Suite complete with high-ceilings making the room feel larger and airy. Perfect for warm Southern California weather! Speaking of the outdoors, the sliding doors to the green backyard ensure that this white room still feels as colorful as the rest of the home. The Master Bathroom features bamboo cabinetry with his and hers sinks. The light blue walls make the blue and white floor really pop. The shower offers the homeowners a bench and niche for comfort and sliding glass doors and subway tile for style. The Library / Family Room features custom built-in bookcases, barn door and a window seat; a readers dream! The Children’s Room and Dining Room both received new paint and flooring as part of their makeover. However the Children’s Bedroom also received a new closet and reading nook. The fireplace in the Living Room was made more stylish by painting it to match the walls – one of the only white spaces in the home! However the deep blue accent wall with floating shelves ensure that guests are prepared to see serious pops of color throughout the rest of the home. The home features art by Drica Lobo ( https://www.dricalobo.com/home)

Cork

Absolute Flooring

This is an example of a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, cork floors and a wood stove.

West Hills Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Portland with white walls, cork floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wood walls.

Изысканный интерьер трехкомнатной квартиры

Kutenkovs project

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Novosibirsk with blue walls, cork floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Cabin in a Cabin - Gravenhurst ON

Sprout Studios Inc.

View from Kitchen into the log cabin living room. In-house photography.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Toronto with white walls and cork floors.

Mafcohouse BL

Mafcohouse

Arnaud Marthouret
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Toronto with a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and cork floors.

Mid-Century Modern

Jamie House Design

Laurie Perez
Large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Irongate, Durango

Galbraith Design Inc. / Galbraith Builders, Inc.

www.realestatedurango.com/coldwell-banker-media-team, courtesy of Bobbie Carll, Broker
Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with cork floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Curves, Copper and Compositions (family room)

Rhonda Knoche Design

The portal cut-out provides a definition of spaces yet a view to the front door. From the entry hallway, one sees the great view beyond. The recessed display shelf area has a curved layered wall giving dimension to the back wall. The shelves are etched glass butted into LED tape which disperses the light throughout the floating glass shelves, illuminating the artwork. Photography by Kevin Felts.

Large Living Room Design Photos with Cork 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.