This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor and coffered.

Beauty and the Beach

Pineapple House Interior Design

The home's palate is inspired by the hues of the ocean. Daniel Newcomb Architectural Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and coffered.

Jeddah

C95 Creative

Inspiration for a beach style living room in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv, brown floor and coffered.

Cheerful Traditional

Kristen Wall

Interesting details and cheerful colors abound in this newly decorated living room. Our client wanted warm colors but not the "same old thing" she has always had. We created a fresh palette of warm spring tones and fun textures. She loves to entertain and this room will be perfect!

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Cozy bright greatroom with coffered ceiling detail. Beautiful south facing light comes through Pella Reserve Windows (screens roll out of bottom of window sash). This room is bright and cheery and very inviting. We even hid a remote shade in the beam closest to the windows for privacy at night and shade if too bright.

Pinehurst Farms 1.5 Story Modern Farmhouse

Rautmann Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Preppy Classic Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Cosy reading corner in Belgravia

Supremati

Understated luxury and timeless elegance.
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed tv, beige floor, coffered and wallpaper.

London Fields Renovation

Name Architects

Bright and warm main reception room to relax, welcome visitors and enjoy the sunshine.
Design ideas for a large scandinavian enclosed living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor and coffered.

Montecito

Indian Wells Interiors

Traditional Formal living room with all of the old world charm
Inspiration for a large formal enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Coastal Renovation

CM Ragusa Builders

Design ideas for an arts and crafts open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and coffered.

Casual Contemporary 3 Arch Bay, Laguna Beach

Gilbert Design Group

Beautiful custom Spanish Mediterranean home located in the special Three Arch community of Laguna Beach, California gets a complete remodel to bring in a more casual coastal style.

HOUSE IN KENSINGTON

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in London with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor and coffered.

Duse

Red Architecture

Progetto d’interni di un appartamento di circa 200 mq posto al quinto piano di un edificio di pregio nel Quadrilatero del Silenzio di Milano che sorge intorno all’elegante Piazza Duse, caratterizzata dalla raffinata architettura liberty. Le scelte per interni riprendono stili e forme del passato completandoli con elementi moderni e funzionali di design.

Pinehurst Farms 1.5 Story Modern Farmhouse

Rautmann Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Montecito

Indian Wells Interiors

Traditional Formal living room with all of the old world charm
This is an example of a large formal enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Mapleton

Harper & Company, Inc.

Design ideas for a large formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Expansive traditional loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Home Design and Renovation

PS Contractors

Fire Place Unit Living Room In progress
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in London with a home bar, brown walls, marble floors, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, white floor and coffered.

Living Room Design Photos with a Concealed TV 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.