Another angle, showing the adjacent dining area and kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Nashville with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Family Country Retreat

MLT Design LLC

Main area of country cabin. Sleeper sofa to allow for more sleeping room.
Photo of a mid-sized country loft-style living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv and vaulted.

West Vancouver Beach Home

Hynesite Designs

Inspiration for a large beach style formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Country Retreat

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Rustic yet refined, this modern country retreat blends old and new in masterful ways, creating a fresh yet timeless experience. The structured, austere exterior gives way to an inviting interior. The palette of subdued greens, sunny yellows, and watery blues draws inspiration from nature. Whether in the upholstery or on the walls, trailing blooms lend a note of softness throughout. The dark teal kitchen receives an injection of light from a thoughtfully-appointed skylight; a dining room with vaulted ceilings and bead board walls add a rustic feel. The wall treatment continues through the main floor to the living room, highlighted by a large and inviting limestone fireplace that gives the relaxed room a note of grandeur. Turquoise subway tiles elevate the laundry room from utilitarian to charming. Flanked by large windows, the home is abound with natural vistas. Antlers, antique framed mirrors and plaid trim accentuates the high ceilings. Hand scraped wood flooring from Schotten & Hansen line the wide corridors and provide the ideal space for lounging.

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills luxury home living room stacked stone fireplace

Whipple Russell Architects

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills luxury home living room stacked stone fireplace. William MacCollum.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concealed tv, beige floor and recessed.

Living Room on Long Lake

Stalburg Design

This cozy living room renovation, completed in the summer of 2021, was the perfect update for a busy family of six. Located on Long Lake, just north of Metro Detroit, this space sits just off the pool deck and overlooks the lake with an expansive southern exposure. To complete the look, we removed a dated brick fireplace, built the structure for a stacked monolithic stone structure. A Samsung Frame TV lends a modern vibe with changing artwork and compliments the seasonal views of this lakeside room. With a variety of materials and fabrics, this space becomes the perfect place to relax after a morning swim or a family meal in the adjacent dining space.

Living Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Kitchen & Living Room

The House Designers

View of the wonderful kitchen of L'Attesa Di Vita II. View our Best-Selling Plan THD-1074: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/lattesa-di-vita-ii-1074/

Unione armoniosa di cucina e soggiorno - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Urban Skyline

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring from Pergo: Ballard Oak • Cabinetry by Aspect: Maple Tundra • Media Center tops & shelves from Shiloh: Poplar Harbor & Stratus

Ridgemont

Acadia Building Company

This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

West Nashville | White Bridge Project

design by Christina Perry

Shop My Design here: https://designbychristinaperry.com/white-bridge-living-kitchen-dining/

Timberlake Creek

Partners in Building

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Les soubassements

Staff Décor

Photo : © Julien Fernandez / Amandine et Jules – Hotel particulier a Angers par l’architecte Laurent Dray.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Angers with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Rustic Great Room with Vaulted Ceiling

ULFBUILT

Large traditional open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Rénovation Appartement du 19eme Arrondissement

Cosy Houses

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Carter

PurezaWood

Open living room with custom wide plank flooring and chandeliers and fireplace.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Open Plan Living Room with Window Seat

HAUM

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Living Room

Distinctive Homes

Living Room
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Custom Green Home

Premiere Contracting Inc.

Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with vaulted, bamboo floors, blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

All Fireplaces 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.