Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Melbourne with brown walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Séjour & Bibliothèque

La Compagnie de la Maison

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

Contemporary Custom Rift Oak Cabinets

Castor Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Tampa with marble floors, a wood fireplace surround, white floor, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Transitional Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Columbus with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

We are so thankful for good customers! This small family relocating from Massachusetts put their trust in us to create a beautiful kitchen for them. They let us have free reign on the design, which is where we are our best! We are so proud of this outcome, and we know that they love it too!

Beverly Hills Hillside Residence

Allen Construction

Ribbon fireplace in living room Photographer: Nolasco Studios
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Hearths

Solid Rock Concrete Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Condo Renovation

SWZ Architects LLC (merging with LFA)

Kara Spelman
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Interior Redesign Remodel

Mayne Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, yellow walls and brown floor.

Woodmeister Master Builders - Living Rooms

Woodmeister Master Builders

Custom living room built-in wall unit with fireplace. Woodmeister Master Builders Chip Webster Architects Dujardin Design Associates Terry Pommett Photography

Living Rooms

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

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This is an example of a small modern formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

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Omega Furniture

Expansive modern formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, porcelain floors, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Custom Created Fireplace Media Wall.

Delta Kitchens Ltd

Custom created media wall to house Flamerite integrated fire and TV with Porcelanosa wood effect tiles.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Glasgow with brown walls, vinyl floors, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wood walls.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige walls, concrete floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Healdsburg Craftsman

Bevan + Associates

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor and a built-in media wall.

Salón | Vivienda Cárdenas

MOLINS DESIGN

Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Barcelona with brown walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Simple Southwestern

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized open concept living room in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

The Gap, Watsons Bay

LisaZahraDesign

Katherine Lu
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

West Side Modern

Pulse Design

Custom fireplace design with 3-way horizontal fireplace unit. This intricate design includes a concealed audio cabinet with custom slatted doors, lots of hidden storage with touch latch hardware and custom corner cabinet door detail. Walnut veneer material is complimented with a black Dekton surface by Cosentino.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

A request we often receive is to have an open floor plan, and for good reason too! Many of us don't want to be cut off from all the fun that's happening in our entertaining spaces. Knocking out the wall in between the living room and kitchen creates a much better flow.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround and a Built-in Media Wall

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.