The homeowners wanted to open up their living and kitchen area to create a more open plan. We relocated doors and tore open a wall to make that happen. New cabinetry and floors where installed and the ceiling and fireplace where painted. This home now functions the way it should for this young family!

Lake Austin Scenic

Ashby Collective

Photo of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, exposed beam and wood.

Custom Sofa Niche

Resolution: 4 Architecture

A Linear Light Above the TV Room Sofa Niche Elevates the Space
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in New York with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Rénovation maison 110m2 Lattes

Chrysalide Architecture

Meuble sur mesure suspendu avec portes et tiroirs pour offrir un maximum de rangements tout en étant fonctionnel pour ranger le décodeur et les éléments wifi. Les facades en blanc ne laissent ressortir que le plateau en stratifié coloris chêne miel. Des éléments suspendus avec et sans porte, viennent créer un élément déstructuré qui apporte une touche d'originalité De nouveaux rideaux et stores dans le même tissu ont été posés pour créer une harmonie visuelle.

2019 Parade Home

Green Tech Construction

Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase

Stone Acorn Builders

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

1160 Florida Street

Halcyon Home Staging + Design

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Castle Hill House by StudioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

Custom joinery was designed and installed in the living spaces of this modern 4 bedroom residence, to maximise its private outdoor spaces to the front and rear of the house and provide a private open space for indoor/outdoor living.

Interior Styling Update, East Putney - After

Post Prentis Design

I was tasked with re-styling these shelves for a client in East Putney. The brief was to use her own photographs, books and artefacts and re-style them to create flow throughout the shelves which span the entire wall.

Lime Tree Farm House

Maytree Studios

Polished concrete floors and expansive floor to ceiling joinery frames the interior of this generous lounge room. The mud room off the entry can be seen in the distance, usually concealed behind sliding doors.

Modern Living Room

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Kent

Ilya's Quality Carpentry

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Verdant Living- Family Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Developer: Green Phoenix Development Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Essex Restoration Home Stager: BK Classic Collections Home Stagers Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Photo of a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Forest View

Archetype Design Studio, LLC

A beautiful Kazak rug provides the groundwork for the color scheme in the expansive living space. The tongue and groove wormy chestnut ceiling brings warmth. The open concept to the Dining Area and Kitchen creates a great space for entertaining.

Luxury Home | Brighton, Victoria

Pascon Group Pty Ltd

Main Living room
This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv, brown floor and a stone fireplace surround.

Inner Balance

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, a wall-mounted tv and a standard fireplace.

Easton Traditional Farmhouse

Segerson Builders

Rustic antique wood beam fireplace mantel
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern living room with navy blue sofa, yellow double front doors, walls of windows, planter style coffee table, and hanging chair.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Houston with white walls, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Great room

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Large Living Room Design Photos with White Walls

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.