Modern and traditional styles unite
Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Smythe Street Farmhouse

Faye Cowie Designs

Open kitchen-living room connected to covered porch.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and coffered.

Living Room Remodel

Turn Key Remodel

Example of a traditional style living room remodel. Fireplace with a brick exterior and a custom made space for TV.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, coffered and wood walls.

Custom New Build Farmhouse Modern -- Western Howard County

B. Chic Interiors

Great Room
Expansive country open concept living room in Baltimore with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Kira Residence

K'Wanzi Accents

Large modern open concept living room in Other with porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Notting Hill Terraced House

Studio Andreea Franca

A relaxed living room that feels like home, incorporating personal belongings and heritage art to add character.
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Miami with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and coffered.

Fox Haven

Madison Home Builders

This is an example of a traditional open concept living room in Philadelphia with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Harlem I Project

Francis Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and coffered.

Kent Project

Ahila Fom Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Kent with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, beige floor and coffered.

Dupont Ave Project

Restor Homes

Living room details. Perfect place to catch some morning rays.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional living room in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Camino

Valentina Farassino

Nel soggiorno, una bellissima cornice in marmo accoglie un camino a Bioetanolo. Il camino è un elemento decorativo che rende il piccolo salotto più interessante.

Heaven on Earth

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Las Vegas with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and coffered.

La Maison

Bennett Custom Homes

Coffered Ceiling
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with vinyl floors, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Ferris Street

Marylou Sobel Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Custom coffered ceilings

WL Kitchen & Home

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Racetrack shaped Living Room

Christopher A Rose AIA, ASID

Fireplace flanked by curved cabinets and floating shelves. Racetrack shape of roof is mirrored by coffered ceiling.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Charleston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

This is an example of an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, coffered and wallpaper.

The Knowsley Grange Project: Living Room

Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens

Open space living room with a feature wall
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a built-in media wall, beige floor and coffered.

Notting Hill Terraced House

Studio Andreea Franca

A relaxed living room that feels like home, incorporating personal belongings and heritage art to add character.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Miami with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and coffered.

Oswald Remodel

B&B Builders

Great Room
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with a Built-in Media Wall and Coffered

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.