This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Mount Pleasant Vacation Home

Granthom & Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Charleston with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mountain Modern

CT Design

This living room was part of a larger main floor remodel that included the kitchen, dining room, entryway, and stair. The existing wood burning fireplace and moss rock was removed and replaced with rustic black stained paneling, a gas corner fireplace, and a soapstone hearth. New beams were added.

RED TIDE HOUSE

Casa Dash Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Charleston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. 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.

Living Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Sacramento with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Isle of Palms Whole House Reno

Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLC

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Charleston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Serene Gatherings

Lowell Custom Homes

Volume two story ceiling features shiplap fireplace, open shelving and natural beamed ceiling.
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Kelowna Renovation & Kitchen

STOR-X Organizing Systems, Kelowna

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Clean Slate

Pink Door Designs

Family room with custom built in's
Design ideas for a country loft-style living room in Houston with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Plymouth Spring Preview 2020

Pillar Homes

Pillar Homes Spring Preview 2020 - Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Newport Navy

Susan Corsten Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Orlando with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and planked wall panelling.

Colorado Casual Decor

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

This is the view of the stairs showing the wall that was built after we removed the railing. The stair treads were carpeted and the risers were painted

Blue Bungalow

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

spacious great room adjoining the kitchen. Navy blue kitchen island and feature living room wall, chevron shiplap fireplace facade, floating wood shelving and wood beams create a timeless yet modern feel.

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Clubhouses + Amenities

Masterpiece Design Group

A clubhouse geared toward the 55+ buyer that feels like an extension of their home
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and exposed beam.

Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. 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.

Willhaven KC

Veritas Architecture + Design

Open floor plan living space with exposed beams and expansive folding doors out to deck.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a built-in media wall and exposed beam.

Cambridge Detached House

Beacham Architects

Living room refurbishment and timber window seat as part of the larger refurbishment and extension project.
Small contemporary open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed and wood walls.

Birch Road Beach House

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for a large beach style enclosed living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Shiplap All TVs 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.