兵庫県芦屋市。敷地は駅からほど近い住宅地にある。東と南に接道する角地で、市街地にありながら山の気配・空の広がりが感じられる場所である。しかし目の前の道路は交通量が多く、社員寮や店舗、住宅の建ち並ぶ風景はやや煩雑な印象があった。ここに木造２階建ての住宅を計画した。建主からは開放性が高く広がりのある空間を求められた。敷地の特性・建主の要望を考えればできるだけ街に開いた住宅としたい。一方で、周辺の風景・プライバシーを考慮すれば一定のコントロールが必要である。そこで主空間を置いた２階を1.6Mの壁で取り囲み、その上を水平連続窓とする構成にした。1.6Mはちょうど人の背の高さ～目線の高さにあたる。立った時あるいは椅子やソファに座った時、外の風景は見上げる関係となる。これにより煩雑な風景はあまり目に入ってこない。もちろん外からは内部の様子が見えずプライバシーが保たれる。水平連続窓の上には桁が走り放射状に連なる化粧垂木を受ける。少し高めに設定された壁と化粧垂木が家族の居場所をおおらかに包み込む空間となった。外から見れば、自然土による左官壁の上に化粧材の屋根が浮かぶ構成となっている。屋根の庇は隅切りがされた街角に対してぐるりと跳ね出し、窓に影を落とす。足元には小さなスペースながらも造園を施した。街角を彩る中低木・草花の他、約５Mのアオダモ・シマトネリコを植え、ちょうど２階の居室から風にゆれる葉を楽しめるようにも配慮している。市街地におけるすまいの中と外のつなぎ方を、人体寸法から組み立てた提案である

ネオ・ジェネレーション

Renomama（リノまま）by 東京テアトル

近未来感のある広いリビングダイニングの中でも、このリビング部分はリラックスできる色味でつくりました。
Large contemporary open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, grey walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

蝶の家すくすくリノベーション vol.12

株式会社エキップ

This is an example of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Tokyo with multi-coloured walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

南斗の家

サイモン建築設計室

リビングからダイニング＆キッチンを見る。白を基調にした中でキッチンのレッドやワークスペースのオレンジがとにかく印象的です。リビングとD＆Kには敷地の高低差をあえて利用した段差がありますがそれぞれのエリアをしっかり役割分担させる効果を発揮しています。キッチン上部には間接照明も配置されモダン空間演出の一役を担っています。撮影：柴本米一

シンプルに暮らすモノトーンNeo和モダンの家

やまぐち建築設計室

撮影　写真家　西村仁見
Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv and white floor.

リビングに遊び場のある家

センターホーム (株式会社菅谷工務店)

解放感に満ちた吹抜けのあるLDKには、丸太梁にブランコ・吊り輪など取り付けて、中二階側のボルダリングなどお子様ももちろん喜びますが、大人もちょっと体動かしたり家族みんなで遊べて遊び心がある空間に!! リビング内にある階段や手すりも軽やかにして、部屋のデザインの一部としても考えられています。
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

リビングダイニング

TAPO 富岡建築計画事務所

暖炉のある正面の大開口の向こうには上越国境の山々の景色が広がっています。最高7ｍの天井高さと約140畳の広さを有し、220ｍｍ角の集成材を4本組合せた柱を6.3ｍのスパンで配した大架構で、冬季には大きな積雪荷重のかかる9寸勾配の屋根を支えています。
This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Loft à Nogent

Adnova | Architecte d'intérieur

Zoom sur le bureau. Photos : Shoootin
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room

Mazal, Diseño Interior & Arquitectura

This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

練馬の住宅 / 様々な場所とお互いの距離感を楽しむ住まい

森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS

Photo of a large asian open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

東京都墨田区　Ｔ邸

有限会社パワーハウス

2.5階分の吹抜けのハイサイドライトから光が降り注ぐリビング
Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

芦屋の家

山崎壮一建築設計事務所

A Striking Look for Two Living Rooms in a Kennington Home

Plantation Shutters Ltd

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in London with white walls, plywood floors and yellow floor.

White kitchen with golden oak

HANÁK NÁBYTEK

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors and no fireplace.

Highview Residenct

Michael Huber Architects

View towards dining and kitchen. The red cantilevered 'bump' is the master bedroom's bed/headboard on the floor above.
Large contemporary open concept living room in Minneapolis with plywood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Office K

Office K [オフィスK]

After: ほぼ全面に壁面収納を造作。扉には耐震ラッチが全て付けてあり、地震対策のみならず埃が溜まりにくく掃除も楽に。壁掛けテレビも頑丈なハーネスを使い、耐震性も高めた。
Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

MANNOR HOUSE

相原聰建築設計事務所

photo by s.koshimizu
Inspiration for a large open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

秋田市Ｉ様邸

足利建築

Inspiration for a large modern living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

house K2

カドワキケンセツ-KADOWAKI construction Co.,Ltd.

琴浦町にあるおしゃれ住宅です。
Large modern open concept living room in Other with grey walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

長岡京のコートハウス

平岡建築デザイン

Photo by スターリン・エルメンドルフ
Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in Kyoto with brown walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Large Living Room Design Photos with Plywood 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.