www.brettshearer.com.au
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Country Manor

Carrick Custom Home Design

FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in Salt Lake City with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Built-in shelving with electric fireplace

Westshore Homes and Renovation

Built-in shelving with electric fireplace
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Tampa with beige walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Thunderbird Walls

Thunderbird Custom Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Tres Princesas

Sugar Beach Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept family room in Miami with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, ceramic floors, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Luxury Living

Emily Sidoti Photography

Design ideas for a transitional formal open concept living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

32nd St. House II, Santa Monica, CA

Hamilton Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Family Room

Tindall Architecture Workshop

Open Concept living room with original fireplace and tongue and groove ceilings. New Epoxy floors.
Design ideas for a midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Celebrity Builders

Photos By Kaity

Kate Bruinsma - Photos By Kaity
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Project Laurentian

Diana Bastone Designs

Stephani Buchman Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Promontory Point Modern Design

Stoneshire Builders

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lake Texoma New Build

Studio Steidley

Michael Hunter Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style living room with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and dark hardwood floors.

Living Room & Fireplace Remodel

Fregozo Inc

Mid-sized transitional open concept family room in Los Angeles with beige walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Dark and Dramatic Ukrainian Village Townhouse

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Photo of a large contemporary open concept family room in Chicago with a wall-mounted tv, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, grey walls and a metal fireplace surround.

Modern Beach Retreat

Lindsey Brooke Design

Light and Bright with rich color and textures. Photo by Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a beach style enclosed family room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Rocky Point - Pebble Beach

Colby Construction

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept family room in Milwaukee with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

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 wall-mounted tv, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Harris Media Wall

Thunderbird Custom Design

This custom media wall is accented with natural stone, real wood box beams and an electric fireplace
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Heyer Wall Unit

Miller Woodworks

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed family room in Columbus with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

The Adelaide

4G Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept family room in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Design Ideas with a Wall-mounted TV

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.