This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Atlanta with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Transitional Living Room

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Cincinnati with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Living Rooms & Great Rooms by Design Connection, Inc.

Design Connection, Inc.

Shawnee homeowners contacted Arlene Ladegaard of Design Connection, Inc. to update their family room which featured all golden oak cabinetry and trim. The furnishings represented the mid-century with well-worn furniture and outdated colors. The homeowners treasured a few wood pieces that they had artfully chosen for their interest. They wanted to keep these and incorporate them into the new look. These pieces anchored the selection of the new furniture and the design of the remodeled family room. Because the family room was part of a first floor remodel and the space flowed from one room to the next, the colors in each room needed to blend together. The paint colors tied the rooms together seamlessly. The wood trim was sprayed white and the walls painted a warm soothing gray. The fireplace was painted a darker gray. A floor plan was created for all the furnishings to meet the homeowners’ preference for comfortable chairs that would focus on the fireplace and television. The design team placed the TV above the mantel for easy viewing from all angles of the room. The team also chose upholstered pieces for their comfort and well-wearing fabrics while ensuring that the older traditional pieces mingled well with the contemporary lamps and new end tables. An area rug anchored the room and gold and warm gray tones add richness and warmth to the new color scheme. Hunter Douglas wood blinds finished in white to blend with the trim color completed the remodel of this beautiful and updated transitional room. Design Connection Inc. of Overland Park provided space planning, remodeling, painting, furniture, area rugs, accessories, project management and paint and stain colors.

The Elwood - Skye Estates

Blackbox design studios

Mark Heywood
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

New Providence Farmhouse

Molly Trost Interior Design

Inspiration for a country living room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Mid-Century Modern Living Room- white brick fireplace, paneled ceiling, spotlights, blue accents, sliding glass door, wood floor
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Columbus with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and a standard fireplace.

Southern Living in Tifton, Georgia

David Cannon Photography

This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

New Traditional Farmhouse

Red Door Design Studio

One amazing velvet sectional and a few small details give this old living room new life. Custom built coffee table from reclaimed beadboard. As seen on HGTV.com photos by www.bloodfirestudios.com

Fulton Eclectic

w.b. builders

Photo Cred: Seth Hannula
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a library.

Golf Course Custom

REED BROTHERS design & build

Inspiration for a country formal living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside

Winsome Construction

Vaulted Great room with fireplace and elegant chandeliers. Open dining and kitchen.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

1st Street Project

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh
Photo of a large country formal enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and a freestanding tv.

Transitional Elegance

Kitchens by Eileen

This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

NASHVILLE HILLTOP, CONTEMPORARY,

Camille Moore Window Treatments & Custom Bedding

Photos by Camille Moore
Large transitional formal open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Waterford Renovation

ZELLAR HOMES LTD.

Large transitional enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Coastal Mantle Decor

Holiday Warehouse Inc.

A coastal-inspired mantle display designed by Rebekah from A Blissful Nest. Products curated from Holiday Warehouse.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

The Elwood - Skye Estates

Blackbox design studios

Mark Heywood
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Northwest Hills

Laura Roberts Design

New custom walnut bookcases flank the window on the back wall to display all of the clients books and collectibles. A reading table with mid century chairs compliments the library. Photo by Whit Preston.

SandiCottage

Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD

Cozy living room with William Morris Curtain screen door. Furniture: Client's Own.
Design ideas for a small country enclosed living room in Kent with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Brick Fireplace Surround

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.