Concrete block walls provide thermal mass for heating and defence agains hot summer. The subdued colours create a quiet and cosy space focussed around the fire. Timber joinery adds warmth and texture , framing the collections of books and collected objects.

Minimalist White Queenslander Renovation

Ethos Interiors

Lovingly called the ‘white house’, this stunning Queenslander was given a contemporary makeover with oak floors, custom joinery and modern furniture and artwork. Creative detailing and unique finish selections reference the period details of a traditional home, while bringing it into modern times.

Stretchy Space

Ande Bunbury Architects

Built in storage hides entertainment equipment and incorporates a folded steel stair to a mezzanine storage space in this apartment. Custom designed floating shelves easily allow for a rotating display of the owners art collection. By keeping clutter hidden away this apartment is kept simple and spacious.

Braeside

Lush Interiors Inc.

Photo of a small midcentury enclosed living room in Calgary with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, wallpaper, white walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

VERDE URBANO

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Soggiorno con carta da parati prospettica e specchiata divisa da un pilastro centrale. Per esaltarne la grafica e dare ancora più profondità al soggetto abbiamo incorniciato le due pareti partendo dallo spessore del pilastro centrale ed utilizzando un coloro scuro. Color block sulla parete attrezzata e divano della stessa tinta. Foto Simone Marulli

Projet Horizon

Bel Atelier - Décoratrice d'intérieur

Réorganiser et revoir la circulation tout en décorant. Voilà tout le travail résumé en quelques mots, alors que chaque détail compte comme le claustra, la cuisine blanche, la crédence, les meubles hauts, le papier peint, la lumière, la peinture, les murs et le plafond

Дом в пригороде Калининграда

Сергей Качалов

This is an example of a country living room in Other with a library, beige walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Bourgogne

Maison Courty

Papier peint LGS
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Dijon with a library, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

ЖК В Измайловском проезде

3D Group

Mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and wallpaper.

Комната отдыха

Владимирская Александра

Фрагмент второй гостиной небольшого размера, которая расположена на втором этаже в пространстве между комнатами. Удобный диван натурального оттенка, плед и кофейный столик- это все, что нужно для спокойных минут наедине с собой. Картина из эпоксидной смолы, сделанная заказчиками отлично вписалась в такой нежный интерьер и работает на контрасте. Обои с цветочным принтом выбраны для дачного эффекта

Casa Antica

Jimenez & Linares

El apartamento, de unos 150 m2 y ubicado en una casa histórica sevillana, se organiza en torno a tres crujías. Una primera que mira hacia el exterior, donde se ubican los espacios más públicos, como el salón y la cocina, lugares desde los que contemplar las vistas a la Giralda y el Patio de los Naranjos. Una segunda que alberga la entrada y distribución junto con pequeños patios de luz que un día formaron parte de las calles interiores de la Alcaicería de la Seda, el antiguo barrio de comerciantes y artesanos de la época árabe. Y por último una zona más privada y tranquila donde se ubican cuatro dormitorios, dos baños en suite y uno compartido, todo iluminado por la luz blanca de los patios intermedios. En este marco arquitectónico, la propuesta de interiorismo busca la discreción y la calma, diluyéndose con tonos cálidos entre la luminosidad del fondo y dejando el protagonismo a las alfombras de mármol amarillo Índalo y negro Marquina, y al juego de sombras y reflejos de las molduras y espejos barrocos. Entre las piezas elegidas para el salón, resaltan ciertos elementos, obras de arte de imagineros y pintores sevillanos, grabados dedicados al estudio de Alhambra, y piezas de anticuario recuperadas de la anterior vivienda que en cierta manera dan continuidad a su historia más personal. La cocina mantiene la sobriedad del conjunto, volviendo a crear un marco sereno en el que realzar la caja de granito exótico colocada de una sola pieza.

Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве

Duga Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with white walls, vinyl floors, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

AV DE VERSAILLES - Rénovation appartement - Paris 16

BADIOLA - Architecte d'intérieur

Projet de rénovation d'un appartement ancien. Etude de volumes en lui donnant une nouvelle fonctionnalité à chaque pièce. Des espaces ouverts, conviviaux et lumineux. Des couleurs claires avec des touches bleu nuit, la chaleur du parquet en chêne et le métal de la verrière en harmonie se marient avec les tissus et couleurs du mobilier.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Family Room

Joni Spear Interior Design

When the homeowners purchased this sprawling 1950’s rambler, the aesthetics would have discouraged all but the most intrepid. The décor was an unfortunate time capsule from the early 70s. And not in the cool way - in the what-were-they-thinking way. When unsightly wall-to-wall carpeting and heavy obtrusive draperies were removed, they discovered the room rested on a slab. Knowing carpet or vinyl was not a desirable option, they selected honed marble. Situated between the formal living room and kitchen, the family room is now a perfect spot for casual lounging in front of the television. The space proffers additional duty for hosting casual meals in front of the fireplace and rowdy game nights. The designer’s inspiration for a room resembling a cozy club came from an English pub located in the countryside of Cotswold. With extreme winters and cold feet, they installed radiant heat under the marble to achieve year 'round warmth. The time-honored, existing millwork was painted the same shade of British racing green adorning the adjacent kitchen's judiciously-chosen details. Reclaimed light fixtures both flanking the walls and suspended from the ceiling are dimmable to add to the room's cozy charms. Floor-to-ceiling windows on either side of the space provide ample natural light to provide relief to the sumptuous color palette. A whimsical collection of art, artifacts and textiles buttress the club atmosphere.

Project Maman

GLDESIGN

Mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

ЖК «ПРАЙМ-ТАЙМ»

Posh Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Moscow with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room Facelift

Grayscale Homes Designs

Photo of a large country open concept living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Lakeside Modern Lodge

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Open concept living space opens to dining, kitchen, and covered deck - HLODGE - Unionville, IN - Lake Lemon - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles (architect + photographer) - WERK | Building Modern (builder)

Кухня - гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, beige walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

All Wall Treatments 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.