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Transitional open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.
Residential - Camberwell
By Georg Interiors

Transitional open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.
Just repeats brick design of past years - pumpkin1146

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.
Residential Property 2017
By Adam Resch Photography

Adam Resch
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.
Cosy, fire, rug. long lounge. light timber colours - scandi colours. nice view, sunken? - lainiemtaylor

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Sydney.
Interior Design
By Rebecca Lu Photography

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Sydney.
Coat hangers - donna_schultz73

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
Mountview
By Benedict Design

Photographer: Mitchell Fong
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
width of stairs and light combination of colour - webuser_699654210

Photo of a transitional living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.
Woollahra Terrace Interior Design
By Advantage Interior Design

Photo of a transitional living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.
For movie night + a spare bed.. - dozysparks

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Perth with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.
Lakelands Display Home
By Prince Design

Contemporary open plan living space featuring black and gold accents
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Perth with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.
good colour scheme - webuser_924144889

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Melbourne.
Glen Iris House
By InForm

Derek Swalwell
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Melbourne.
dark floor and coffee table accents contrasting lounge - rachael_werner46

Inspiration for a tropical open concept living room in Sydney with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Tamarama - Full renovation
By Aranac (Contracting) Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a tropical open concept living room in Sydney with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

This is an example of a mediterranean open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.
BEACONSFIELD RESIDENCE II
By Mosaic Media Melbourne

This is an example of a mediterranean open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.
I like the layout and the wall of doors to outside. - webuser_547920366

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
Concord Knock-down Rebuild
By Horizon Homes

When planning their knock-down rebuild, the clients asked Horizon Homes for lots of natural light, and a fireplace. They also said entertaining was important – and that’s reflected in the gorgeous shaker-style kitchen with breakfast bar, pantry and wine room, all located together. The open plan kitchen, dining, family and lounge room, lead onto an al fresco entertaining area with outdoor kitchen.

Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in Sydney with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Contemporary
By Lisa Burdus Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in Sydney with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
TV unit - tess_lynch

Design ideas for a large beach style formal enclosed living room in Gold Coast - Tweed with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.
Palm Beach - Sanctuary In Style
By Angie Kruger Photography

Styled by ‘Sanctuary In Style'
Design ideas for a large beach style formal enclosed living room in Gold Coast - Tweed with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.
fireplace and seats under windows - not sure about the tv above a fire - donna_martin72

Beach style open concept living room in Perth with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.
West Coast
By Engels Design

Beach style open concept living room in Perth with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

This is an example of a large eclectic living room in Melbourne.
Fitzroy
By The Den Interiors

Suzi Appel Photography
This is an example of a large eclectic living room in Melbourne.
I like the period furniture with modern fabrics and colours. - cameron_thorpe85

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Austin 248, Seven Creeks Estate, Kialla
By User

Living Room in Austin 248, from the Alpha Collection by JG King Homes. Truecore steel frame construction with Colorbond steel roof.
Design ideas for a beach style living room in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
love the natural and rattan look - libby_eichler

This is an example of a transitional living room in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.
Victorian Home Blending Grand Style & Modern Luxury in Summer Hill
By Pilcher Residential

Formal living room
This is an example of a transitional living room in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Mid-sized contemporary living room in Sydney with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.
Ashlar Surry Hills Apartment
By 3 Marks of Existence

N/A
Mid-sized contemporary living room in Sydney with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.
calmness, symmetry, architectural detail, lightness - webuser_547920366

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.
Seabrook
By FenRen

Jack Scott
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.
flooring and pendulum light fitting - petrinastbury

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a living room renovation or are building a designer living room from scratch, Houzz has 1,577,779 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Advantage Interior Design and Aranac (Contracting) Pty Ltd. Look through living room photos in different colours and styles and when you find a living room 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 room ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.