Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Driftwood Lane

Nathan Homes LLC

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Omaha with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Cover Me In Sunshine

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This is an example of an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

SCEAUX

CAULLIEZ Soeurs

Création de rangements fermés en partie basse.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal living room in Paris with light hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Grand Luxury

Henck Design LLC

Reflective materials like antique mirror, glass, and brushed gold are found throughout the dining and living room to add a glamorous feel to the space.

Montana Modern

James McNeal Architecture and Design

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

Equinox Drive - Mountain Modern Custom Home

Godden Sudik Architects Inc

This is an example of a country living room in Denver with dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and vaulted.

Custom Colours

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Vaulted ceilings with wood in laid floors
Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Raleigh with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Joshua Tree Complete Home Remodel

Mint Development Group

Open concept living with dark wood exposed beams and midcentury modern accents.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and vaulted.

Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS PURE WHITE E-DESIGN

Kylie M Interiors

Beautiful photo of the living room in an open concept with the kitchen and dining room. Fireplace with stacked stone and built-ins painted Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart with Pure White on the walls, trim and ceiling. I'm an Online Virtual Paint Color consultant and helped with the paint colours for this space.

| modern lodge |

Amy Pearson Design

While the majority of APD designs are created to meet the specific and unique needs of the client, this whole home remodel was completed in partnership with Black Sheep Construction as a high end house flip. From space planning to cabinet design, finishes to fixtures, appliances to plumbing, cabinet finish to hardware, paint to stone, siding to roofing; Amy created a design plan within the contractor’s remodel budget focusing on the details that would be important to the future home owner. What was a single story house that had fallen out of repair became a stunning Pacific Northwest modern lodge nestled in the woods!

Downing II Model Home

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story great room in Charlotte with medium hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, white built-ins, and exposed natural beams.
Expansive open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Timeless Fireplace with Stacked Stone Surround and Walnut Mantel in Living Room

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

California Transitional

TLN INTERIORS

Part of the appeal of this room is the large sliding door that looks out on the yard and patio. By utilizing neutral tones, earthy elements, and a variety of textures, we were able to bring some of that natural beauty in.

Moonlight Basin

SAV Digital Environments

The views from this Big Sky home are captivating! Before the shovels were in the ground, we just knew that blurring the palette between the inside and outside was the key to creating a harmonious living experience. “Thoughtfully merging technology with design, we worked closely with the design and creative community to compose a unified space that both inspires and functions without distracting from the remarkable location and gorgeous architecture. Our goal was to elevate the space aesthetically and sonically. I think we accomplished that and then some.” – Stephanie Gilboy, SAV Digital Environments From the elegant integrated technology, to the furnishings, area rugs, and original art, this project couldn’t have turned out any better. And can we just say, the custom Meridian Speakers are absolutely marvelous! They truly function as an anchor in the space aesthetically while delivering an exceptional listening experience.

Last Dollar

User

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Midcentury Living Room

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Whole House Remodel

Thomas Consulting and Construction

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Snowmass

lisa schmitz interior design

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, blue floor and wood.

Stacked Stone 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.