This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

Villa ESL - St.Jean-de-Luz / Chantaco - 380m²

Yeme + Saunier

. Suspension: https://petitefriture.com/fr/
Design ideas for an expansive scandinavian formal open concept living room in Bordeaux with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

Legacy Ridge Powder and Laundry Remodel

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

A beautiful and classic interior is what makes this home timeless. We worked in every room in the house and helped the owner update and transform her 1990's interior. Everything from the first sketch to the final door knob, we did it all and our seamless process made the project a joy.

Living Area

White Noise Design Studio

Small yet spacious living room designed for a family to get together and enjoy quality time.
Photo of a small scandinavian open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

Time for Terracotta

Malinda OHara Interiors

Inspiration for a large formal open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a two-sided fireplace, a built-in media wall, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Vue sur l'entrée

La Compagnie de la Maison

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with light hardwood floors, decorative wall panelling, a library, green walls, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Башня ОКО 82 этаж

Tele-Art

Проект встроенного телевизора за стекло в гостиной пентхауза на 82 этаже в башне ОКО в Москве. Телевизор - топовый Samsung QLED 8K UltraHD диагональю 82 дюйма. Стекло общими размерами 3х3 метра разделено на три горизонтальных сегмента с минимально возможными стыками между ними. Звук воспроизводится через колонки, установленные в потолок.

TROCADÉRO

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Photo : BCDF Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Feature Wall

Pleasant Barn Road

Marble mosaic tile fireplace surround in living room with sconce lighting. Artwork installed at a later date.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Formal Sitting Room, Belfast

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Luxury Sitting Room in Belfast. Includes paneling, shagreen textured wallpaper, bespoke joinery, furniture and soft furnishings.
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, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Formal Sitting Room, Belfast

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Luxury Sitting Room in Belfast. Includes paneling, shagreen textured wallpaper, bespoke joinery, furniture and soft furnishings. Staging by Cher.
Design ideas for 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, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Ferris Street

Marylou Sobel Interior Design

Photo of a traditional living room in Sydney with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Milano - Goldoni 77

chromastudio

Rivoluzionando la planimetria esistente, abbiamo creato un flusso armonioso tra le diverse aree. L’ampia cucina diventa il cuore pulsante dell’abitazione, un vero e proprio laboratorio culinario in cui si può sperimentare e creare ricette gourmet. La zona living, con i suoi arredi di design e la luce naturale che penetra dalle ampie finestre, diventa lo spazio ideale per rilassarsi.

Fireplace

Haydos Denford

Initial Drawing
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, white floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Башня ОКО 82 этаж

Tele-Art

LB House

Shane Marsh Architects

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Ranch House Great Room

Marin Design Co.

Large, bright, and airy traditional living room with lots of layered textures. Part of the Ranch House Great Room.
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

P&F HOUSE

Nuccia Coschignano architetto

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Milan with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Casa MRDM - Forte dei Marmi

PAN Architetti

Un intervento calibrato e quasi timido rispetto all’intorno, che trova la sua qualità nell’uso dei diversi materiali con cui sono trattare le superficie. La zona giorno si proietta nel giardino, che diventa una sorta di salone a cielo aperto mentre la natura, vegetazione ed acqua penetrano all’interno in un continuo gioco di rimandi enfatizzato dalle riflessioni create dalla piscina e dalle vetrate. Se il piano terra costituisce il luogo dell’incontro privilegiato con natura e spazio esterno, il piano interrato è invece il rifugio sicuro, lontano dagli sguardi e dai rumori, dove ritirarsi durante la notte, protetto e caratterizzato da un inaspettato ampio patio sul lato est che diffonde la luce naturale in tutte gli spazi e le camere da letto.

Coral Ridge Modern Residence

The Benedict Bullock Group PA

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Miami with brown walls, marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

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

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.