Window view of the stunning contemporary living room. The TV unit spans the end wall, giving a beautiful deep marble window seat right into the window reveal. Deep tan leather armchairs are the perfect contrast to the warm brown tones of the dark walnut and silk wallpaper and the cool whites of the limestone floor and crisp painted walls.

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Vermillion Interiors

This comfortable family room with a view to the outside is perfect for lounging and entertaining. The buttery soft leather chairs and lush sectional were all designed using custom luxurious fabric and finishes. This one-of-a-kind rug is hand-knotted by one family who receives a full living wage for their beautiful craftsmanship.

Rénovation d'une maison de 150 m² et piscine à débordement

LFx Architecture

This is an example of a large transitional living room in Nice with a music area, green walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and coffered.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and a two-sided fireplace.

Meadow Lake - Great Room

Gardner Homes

El Dorado Rough Cut stone with raised grout makes this fireplace look like it's been standing forever. The flow and repeat of natural white oak throughout the Meadow Lake brings an element of natural texture.

Kent Project

Ahila Fom Interiors

Small contemporary enclosed living room in Surrey with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, beige floor and coffered.

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

Expansive transitional formal open concept living room in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, coffered and wallpaper.

Contemporary Interior Design - Yaletown, Vancouver

ADA - arata hatanaka design atelier

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with a home bar, white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and wood walls.

Vickery Boulevard

Anntraves Interior Design

Blue, white, teal, and beige living room with a view of the pools.
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, blue floor, coffered and brick walls.

Legacy Lakehouse

Lowell Custom Homes

www.lowellcustomhomes.com - Lake Geneva, WI,
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Milwaukee with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and coffered.

Formal Sitting Room, Belfast

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Bespoke Mirror on a classic console table. Lighting and accessories collated by Cher Simpson Watt.
Photo of a large contemporary formal living room in Belfast with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

West Oval

Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry

Inspiration for an expansive modern enclosed living room in Toronto with a library, white walls, slate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and coffered.

Couture Penthouse Interior Design

Architectural Storytelling

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal loft-style living room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and coffered.

Waterbank Cove

The Zella Company

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, beige floor and coffered.

Flagler Residence

Renov8 Design+Build

Large contemporary open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and coffered.

Dupont Ave Project

Restor Homes

Modern and traditional styles unite
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.
Photo of a 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.

Buena Vista Remodel

Sven Lavine Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with a library, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Maple Renovation Living Room/Den

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Grey stained maple wet bar, fireplace, desk and bookshelf, 1/2" solid maple dovetail drawers, blum soft close drawer slides & hinges, 6" stacked to ceiling crown moulding, antique nickel hardware, cosmic leather stone countertops, traditional wainscoting & coffered ceilings

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

Photo 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.

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.