Casual yet refined living room with custom built-in, custom hidden bar, coffered ceiling, custom storage, picture lights. Natural elements.
Large beach style open concept living room in New York with a home bar, white walls, coffered and medium hardwood floors.

Roanoke Four Square Reimagined

CIRCLE Design Studio

Design ideas for a large transitional living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Casa de inspiración nórdica

Canexel Construcciones

Salón de estilo nórdico, luminoso y acogedor con gran contraste entre tonos blancos y negros.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Barcelona with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, white floor and vaulted.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Family living room with bespoke bench seating, gas fireplace and neutral tones with an injection of colour.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Berkshire with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Naremburn

Sartorial Interiors

Design ideas for a small open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Recuperación de Ladrillo Visto

milcuatrocincuenta - Arq, Reformas y Construcción

► Reforma Integral de Vivienda en Barrio de Gracia. ✓ Apeos y Refuerzos estructurales. ✓ Recuperación de "Voltas Catalanas". ✓ Fabricación de muebles de cocina a medida. ✓ Decapado de vigas de madera. ✓ Recuperación de pared de Ladrillo Visto. ✓ Restauración de pavimento hidráulico. ✓ Acondicionamiento de aire por conductos ocultos.

Garrison Green Residence

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Calgary with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Dalston Victorian House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

The blue walls of the living room add a relaxed feel to this room. The many features such as original floor boards, the victorian fireplace, the working shutters and the ornate cornicing and ceiling rose were all restored to their former glory.

Logan Square: Dickens

Lugbill Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Reforma integral de un piso de 27m2 en Madrid

StudioMadera s.l.

This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Madrid with a library, white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Sunken Living Room

Polykrome Design

The balance of textures and color in the living room came together beautifully: stone, oak, chenille, glass, warm and cool colors.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Quail Creek, Laguna Hills

Coastal Designs Interiors

Small modern open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and vaulted.

Bibliotecha

Nar Design Group

This cozy gathering space in the heart of Davis, CA takes cues from traditional millwork concepts done in a contemporary way. Accented with light taupe, the grid panel design on the walls adds dimension to the otherwise flat surfaces. A brighter white above celebrates the room’s high ceilings, offering a sense of expanded vertical space and deeper relaxation. Along the adjacent wall, bench seating wraps around to the front entry, where drawers provide shoe-storage by the front door. A built-in bookcase complements the overall design. A sectional with chaise hides a sleeper sofa. Multiple tables of different sizes and shapes support a variety of activities, whether catching up over coffee, playing a game of chess, or simply enjoying a good book by the fire. Custom drapery wraps around the room, and the curtains between the living room and dining room can be closed for privacy. Petite framed arm-chairs visually divide the living room from the dining room. In the dining room, a similar arch can be found to the one in the kitchen. A built-in buffet and china cabinet have been finished in a combination of walnut and anegre woods, enriching the space with earthly color. Inspired by the client’s artwork, vibrant hues of teal, emerald, and cobalt were selected for the accessories, uniting the entire gathering space.

Dobcroft Road, Sheffield

Brightman Clarke Architects

A large open plan sitting area with large, slim frame sliding doors overlooks the stunning and picturesque garden space.
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Dublin Living Room Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Formal living room with a stone surround fire place as the focal point. A golden chandelier hangs over the seating area.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Columbus with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Ashdale Great Room

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Jacksonville with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Armonia tra Vecchio e Nuovo

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Milan with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and wallpaper.

Modern Coastal Farmhouse Kitchen

Amy Fox Interiors

Custom cabinetry design, finishes, furniture, lighting and styling all by Amy Fox Interiors.
This is an example of a large beach style living room in Miami with porcelain floors and beige floor.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Modern Prairie

Duke Homes, Inc.

Floating orbs are encased in natural fibers for a unique living room fixture.
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Entertainment Systems & Media Centers

Komandor Canada Closets & Doors Inc.

Custom Media Cabinet by Komandor. It’s the small details that count in this media cabinet…the turquoise panel peppered in a couple of cubbies and the natural wood color fronts are the perfect touches to bring the color scheme in this room together. As the room opens up before us…we see how paying attention to these fine points can bring coherence and elevate this room to the next level.

Living Room Design Photos

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.