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This is an example of a contemporary living room in Perth with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
a3 Residence
By Reside Studio

Jack Lovel
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Perth with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Lounge - tim_lovell92

Photo of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white walls.
Urban Oasis
By Victoria Waters Design Pty Ltd

Inner city terrace, contemporary design
Photo of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white walls.
Spiral staircase adds a nostalgic tone - antony_dimase

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional family room in Sydney with grey walls, brown floor and wallpaper.
7C MOSMAN
By TDDP architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional family room in Sydney with grey walls, brown floor and wallpaper.
Bay window seating and storage - webuser_945653920

Photo of a contemporary formal living room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
Mitchell Street, Northcote
By The Urbane Property Stylist

Photo of a contemporary formal living room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
carpet colour (if we have to have carpet) - webuser_369257382

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Sydney with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Project 26
By Deluxe Photographic

Project for Karanda Interiors Photos by Chris Demas, Deluxe Photographic
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Sydney with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
I like the wooden flooring and the less walls more glass with plenty viewing area - timoci_bavadra

This is an example of a scandinavian living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.
Luxurious Home of Style & Quality with City Views in Annandale
By Pilcher Residential

This is an example of a scandinavian living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.
I’d like this with a full window facing west in the roof cavity at Westknowe. - webuser_206549778

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal loft-style living room in Perth with white walls and beige floor.
Wunderlick Road
By Crib Creative

Di Vincenzo Constructions
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal loft-style living room in Perth with white walls and beige floor.
contemporary and modern, with a luxe touch - grace_murphy65

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.
Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.
Feature fireplace - emma_siesmaa

Design ideas for a transitional family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, grey floor and vaulted.
Casually Comfortable
By My Beautiful Abode

Design ideas for a transitional family room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, grey floor and vaulted.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.
Beaumaris Residence
By STUDIOMINT Architecture & Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.
nice symmetry with the big pic - toniandtroy1

Contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Stanmore House Interior Design
By Advantage Interior Design

An Phuong Gorham
Contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
LIKE COFFEE TABLE - webuser_531632503

Small contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
EAST EXCHANGE DARLINGHURST
By GRAY&Co Design

Photographer : Pablo Veiga
Small contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Soft sheer curtains and feature mirrors on walls - webuser_904362378

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept family room in Brisbane with medium hardwood floors, white walls and a wood fireplace surround.
Belmont
By Kitchen Crew

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept family room in Brisbane with medium hardwood floors, white walls and a wood fireplace surround.
The whole thing just with a colour scheme - leah_madin

Large contemporary living room in Sydney with beige walls, a freestanding tv and grey floor.
Putney Home
By Magico Constructions Pty Ltd

Patricia Mado
Large contemporary living room in Sydney with beige walls, a freestanding tv and grey floor.
Feature wall for living/dining but painted white - anjulidudley

Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed home theatre in Perth with brown walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.
Pre and Post Construction - Lesmurdie
By Moda Interiors

Furniture by Merlino Furniture. Cabinetry - TBC; Carpet by Wall to Wall Carpets; Artwork - Clients own.
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed home theatre in Perth with brown walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

This is an example of a beach style living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
New home in Blairgowrie
By Bay Vista Design

Built by: LORECO PTY LTD
This is an example of a beach style living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls and medium hardwood floors.
The Gold Coast Beach House
By Jessi Eve

Photography: The Design Villa
Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls and medium hardwood floors.
Love the generosity and look of the lounge - peter_chesworth

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Sydney with white walls and beige floor.
Coogee
By Rosene Design

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Sydney with white walls and beige floor.
instead of coffee table - gkumashev

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind.

While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?


Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?


Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?


When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a living renovation or are building a designer living from scratch, Houzz has 2,199,067 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Moda Interiors and GRAY&Co Design. Look through living photos in different colours and styles and when you find a living design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful living ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.