Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Exposed Brick + Timber Loft Living Room + Modern Kitchen

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Custom-designed living room • Furnishings + decorative accessories • Sofa and Loveseat - Crate and Barrel • Area carpet - Vintage Persian HD Buttercup • Nesting tables - Trica Mix It Up • Armchairs - West Elm * Metal side tables - CB2 • Floor Lamp - Penta Labo

Luxury Family Home, North York, ON

avenue design inc

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

REUSE House

X-space Architects

Major Renovation and Reuse Theme to existing residence Architect: X-Space Architects
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Perth with red walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brick walls.

Скандинавские интерьеры от Stolab (Швеция)

Nordic Design

Интерьеры от шведской фабрики мебели Stolab
Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, grey floor and brick walls.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Дом на Волге

Марина Жукова

Гостиная.
This is an example of a large beach style loft-style living room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and planked wall panelling.

Projet NATIONALE | 19m² | Paris 13e

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Le coin salon et le coin dînatoire sont séparés visuellement par le même papier peint entrecoupé de mur peint en blanc. Les meubles participent par leur choix précis et leur envergure à l'ensemble. Les espaces sont aussi notifiés en hauteur, par une grande suspension pour le salon, et par des plantes suspendues pour le coin repas.

San Elijo - Project

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Diego with green walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Julia's WIne Country Retreat

Julia Katrine Designs

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, brown floor, vaulted, medium hardwood floors and wood walls.

Beach front penthouse apartment

Elixir Interior Design

We transformed this tired 1960's penthouse apartment into a beautiful bright and modern family living room
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Sussex with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Квартира для молодой пары 53,3м²

AG architecture

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, black floor and panelled walls.

Salón con techo bóveda catalana

Sincro

This is an example of a large industrial open concept living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, vaulted and brick walls.

5th Street Coastal Chic

Alexandra Rae Design

Family room in our 5th St project.
Large transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Modern Elemental Fireplace Mantel Styles

DeVinci Cast Stone

Elemental Fireplace Mantel Elemental’s modern and elegant style blends clean lines with minimal ornamentation. The surround’s waterfall edge detail creates a distinctive architectural flair that’s sure to draw the eye. This mantel is perfect for any space wanting to display a little extra and be part of a timeless look.

Lägenhet i Moskva Citi

Hansen studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Stockholm with black walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Hinkler House

R ARCHITECTURE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, wood walls, a wood fireplace surround, recessed, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Modern Loft, White Warehouse Living Room with Exposed Brick

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Custom-designed eclectic loft living room • Furniture procurement • Custom Area Carpet - Zoe Luyendijk • Sectional Sofa - Maxalto • Carved Wood Bench - Riva 1920 • Ottoman - B&B Italia; Leather - Moore and Giles • Tribal wood stool • Floating circular light sculpture - Catellanie+Smith • Decorative accessory styling

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.