Modern 70" Long TV Stand Gray TV Console with Drawers Line Media Console with Bl

Eye-Pleasing Look: Geometrical line pattern meets with the smooth tabletop, making it ideal for the contemporary household. Great Structure: The combination of upscale wood and metal provides a sturdy, longevous piece. Sufficient Storage: Featuring two large drawers for stashing and organizing magazines, DVDs, video games, remote control units, and more.

Modern Farmhouse New Build in Vienna

Olamar Interiors

A modern farmhouse living room designed for a new construction home in Vienna, VA.
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Fishers Remodel

Emergent Construction

Photo of a country enclosed living room in Indianapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Lawton Project

Ursus Homes, Inc

Soft draperies provide all needed privacy while still allowing a lot of sunlight inside.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and no tv.

Nottinghill

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, wood walls and brown floor.

Scandinavian Modern Living Room

10K Architecture

Scandinavian minimalist formal living room with floor to ceiling windows, black brick, and linear fireplace.
Photo of a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage living room with white washed brick and natural wood beam mantle.
Photo of a small beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and vaulted.

Scandinavian Sophistication

City Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, beige floor, white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

French Country Living Room

Design ideas for an open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and recessed.

End of terrace home transformation in North London

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in London with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

No 4. Fitzrovia

Alfred House Interior Design

Design ideas for a small transitional open concept living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Lounge Area

Silver Construction Corporation

Cozy traditional, wood shelves, wood mouldings
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Magnolia Journal A frame

AHG Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and exposed beam.

morris farmhouse

SABIN VIEHLAND Interior Design

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

King's Hill Residence

Katy Krider Interior Design LLC

Traditional formal enclosed living room in Portland with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Waterfront Transitional

Onshore Construction & Development, Inc.

Large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Crouch End Full House Decoration

Manu Interiors

Photo of a scandinavian living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Custom Homes

PureBuild Inc.

Built-in bancos provide sitting areas in this charming living/music room.
Design ideas for an open concept living room in Other with white walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, red floor and exposed beam.

Ethel Post Custom Build - CopeGrand Homes

CopeGrand Homes

Stylish living room design with water views
Design ideas for a beach style living room in Charleston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Black Brick Fireplace

Fireclay Tile

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

All Fireplaces 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.