This is an example of a contemporary living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Un grande soggiorno da ridefinire - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Milan with a library, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and multi-coloured floor.

New Haven, CT – Interior House Painting & Commercial Interior Painting Services

DiNardo Painting, LLC

Transitional living room in Bridgeport with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

260 PAS

Adriana Solmson

Adriana Solmson Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

St.Petersburg Fireplace

Urban Concepts Modern Hearth & Outdoor, Inc.

Downtown St. Petersburg linear fireplace featuring a Dimplex Ignite electric fireplace and sleek recessed TV. Clad in Florim Magnum Large Format Porcelain Tile in a black onyx pattern.

Contemporary media unit with fireplace

Pyramid Woodworks

Contemporary media unit with fireplace. Center wall section has cut marble stone facade surrounding recessed TV and electric fireplace. Side cabinets and shelves are commercial grade texture laminate. Recessed LED lighting in free float shelves.

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.

West Arvada Whole Home Remodel

Beautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration

A floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace façade accentuates the grand living space and adds a level of warmth and texture. Custom built-in cabinetry in a rich walnut adds storage while filling out the feature wall.

Built In Bookshelves for Living Room

Inde-Art Design House

Built-in bookshelves for living room
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Certified Luxury Builders-41 West-Naples-Aqualane Shores - Home Remodel

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed living room in St Louis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Contemporary Living Room

Contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and a built-in media wall.

Lake House

Arcanum Architecture

Paul Dyer Photo
Photo of a country open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Main Floor Redesign

J B Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional enclosed living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Minnesota Lake Home

Skapa Design

A Minnesota lake home that compliments its' surroundings and sets the stage for year-round family gatherings. The home includes features of lake cabins of the past, while also including modern elements. Built by Tomlinson Schultz of Detroit Lakes, MN. Cozy family living room with dramatic lake views. Custom built-in entertainment center in a Craftsman style accents a stone fireplace with timber mantle.

NEW ORGANICS

Susan Glick Interiors

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Modern Linear Fireplace Tile Wall TV Above Bookcase

Sea Island Builders LLC

This quaint living room doubles as the exercise studio for the owners. The modern linear fireplace and flush TV with a light colored tile surround are accentuated by the dark wood grain laminate bookcase cabinetry on either side if the fireplace. Tripp Smith

Glen Lake Cottage

Villa Decor

Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and medium hardwood floors.

KBD PROJECT: Humphrey

Karin Bennett Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Making Mid-century Modern Again Part I

CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

Hard Modern Living Room Design

Domus Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with 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.