With enormous rectangular beams and round log posts, the Spanish Peaks House is a spectacular study in contrasts. Even the exterior—with horizontal log slab siding and vertical wood paneling—mixes textures and styles beautifully. An outdoor rock fireplace, built-in stone grill and ample seating enable the owners to make the most of the mountain-top setting. Inside, the owners relied on Blue Ribbon Builders to capture the natural feel of the home’s surroundings. A massive boulder makes up the hearth in the great room, and provides ideal fireside seating. A custom-made stone replica of Lone Peak is the backsplash in a distinctive powder room; and a giant slab of granite adds the finishing touch to the home’s enviable wood, tile and granite kitchen. In the daylight basement, brushed concrete flooring adds both texture and durability. Roger Wade

Belvedere Beauty

Sandra Bird Designs, Inc.

Can you find the television?
Photo of a contemporary living room in San Francisco with a metal fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Madison Park Custom Home - Den

Prestige Residential Construction

Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary Project Scope: Custom Home Architect: Conard Romano Contractor: Prestige Residential Construction Interior Design: Doug Rasar Interior Design Photographer: Aaron Leitz

Port Moody Residence

Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.

Silent Sama Architectural Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and grey floor.

Lincoln Park Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

A sleek, modern fireplace is centered in the living room to create a focal point in the space. We selected a simple, porcelain tile surround and a minimal, white oak mantle to give the fireplace a super modern look.

Bow, NH

New England Design Elements

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Manchester with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, white floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Gorrie Farmhouse

Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design

Photo of a large country loft-style living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, multi-coloured floor and timber.

salon

SYNESTHESIES

créer un dialogue entre intériorité et habitat. Ici le choix des couleurs est en lien avec l'histoire du lieu: une colline couverte de vignes qui aurait servi de cadre aux Rêveries d’un promeneur solitaire de Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Je mets toujours un point d’honneur à m’inscrire dans l’histoire du lieu en travaillant avec des matériaux authentiques, quelles que soient la nature et la taille du projet, privilégiant ainsi la convivialité et l’esthétisme.

Traditional Rambler

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a traditional formal living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and blue floor.

Beach Style Living Room

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed tv, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Villa Bunkherr - Kunstvoller Charakter

Philipp Architekten - Anna Philipp

Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Frankfurt with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Brant Point

Chip Webster Architecture

Terry Pommet
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Coastal chic

Kate Jackson Design

Nat Rea
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Providence with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Living Room - West View

Krueger Architects

Ulimited Style Photography
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Midcentury Update

Diane Burcz Interior Design

Shelly Harrison Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Boston with white walls, concrete floors, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and grey floor.

Great and dining rooms

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Photo of a beach style open concept living room in Milwaukee with medium hardwood floors, white walls, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Wilmington Court - Living Room

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Living room with painted paneled wall with concealed storage & television. Fireplace with black firebrick & custom hand-carved limestone mantel. Custom distressed arched, heavy timber trusses and tongue & groove ceiling. Walls are plaster. View to the kitchen beyond through the breakfast bar at the kitchen pass-through.

Birch Knoll Restoration

k YODER design, LLC

A custom walnut cabinet conceals the living room television. New floor-to-ceiling sliding window walls open the room to the adjacent patio. Sky-Frame sliding doors/windows via Dover Windows and Doors; Kolbe VistaLuxe fixed and casement windows via North American Windows and Doors; Element by Tech Lighting recessed lighting; Lea Ceramiche Waterfall porcelain stoneware tiles

Cotswold Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

living room to Cotswold Country House
This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Bosquet

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Vue d'ensemble sur le salon et la salle à manger Bosquet ! A l'origine il y avait un mur de séparation entre les deux avec une porte passante. Nous avons décidé de le démolir pour agrandir l'espace, mais nous avons recréé une sorte de séparation visuelle utile pour bien délimiter les deux espaces. Eux-mêmes délimités par deux plafonniers différents correspondants à la forme de la pièce qu'ils éclairent. https://www.nevainteriordesign.com/ Lien Magazine Jean Perzel : http://www.perzel.fr/projet-bosquet-neva/

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with a Concealed TV

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.