This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Lynn Valley Modern Home

Simply Home Decorating

This 1990's home, located in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley neighbourhood, had high ceilings and a great open plan layout but the decor was straight out of the 90's complete with sponge painted walls in dark earth tones. The owners, a young professional couple, enlisted our help to take it from dated and dreary to modern and bright. We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well. The only departure from our clean modern scheme is found in the dressing room where the client was looking for a more dressed up feminine feel but we kept a thread of grey consistent even in this more vivid colour scheme. This transformation, featuring the clients' gorgeous original artwork and new custom designed furnishings is admittedly one of our favourite projects to date!

Elizabeth Street

K Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Lauren Morgan Interiors

This is an example of a large tropical open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

2018 Street of Dreams - Private Reserve

BC Custom Construction

Stephen Fiddes
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Portland with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Classically Updated Remodel (Houston, Tx)

Viewpoint Designs

In the original layout of the house, this was the living room. After the remodel, the homeowners use this space as the music room and the library. Updates include closing off the window into the kitchen, changing the facade of the fireplace, and adding a built-in bookcase. We only design homes that brilliantly reflect the unadorned beauty of everyday living. For more information about this project please contact Allen Griffin, President of Viewpoint Designs, at 281-501-0724 or email him at aviewpointdesigns@gmail.com

Craftsman Revived

CG&S Design-Build

The new design expanded the footprint of the home to 1,271 square feet for the first level and 1,156 for the new second level. A new entry with a quarter turn stair leads you into the original living space. The old guest bedroom that was once accessed through the dining room is now connected to the front living space by pocket doors. The new open concept creates a continuous flow from the living space through the dining into the kitchen. The new bright, crisp kitchen features CaesarStone counters and white cabinets. New appliances and a large central island with seating is perfect for cooking and entertaining. Photography by Tre Dunham

Villa Bellevue

SUSANNE KAISER Innenarchitektur Berlin

Usedom Travel
Large contemporary open concept living room in Berlin with a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Millbrook Way

User

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home

Benning Design Construction

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Luxury Home Cinema Living Room

Llama Architects

Working alongside Janey Butler Interiors on this Living Room - Home Cinema room which sees stunning contemporary artwork concealing recessed 85" 4K TV. All on a Crestron Homeautomation system. Custom designed and made furniture throughout. Bespoke built in cabinetry and contemporary fireplace. A beautiful room as part of this whole house renovation with Llama Architects and Janey Butler Interiors.

Velvet

Bemz Design AB

Bemz cover for IKEA Kivik sofa, fabric: Simply Velvet Teal Blue. Stylist: Nadja Helminen and photographer: Sara Medina Lind
Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

San Antonio, Texas | Paloma - Landmark Meyerson Living Room

User

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with light hardwood floors, beige walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

24 Westover Hills Lane

The Brigman Group, INC.

Photographer: Ryan Theede
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Houston, Texas | Woodland Hills - Premier Magnolia Living Room

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Roslagsgatan 23

Henrik Nero

Henrik Nero
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Stockholm with grey walls, painted wood floors, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Gandy job

Pace Home Interiors

From easy, breezy materials like seagrass and Sunbrella to accessories with an ocean feel, it's impossible to not perk up the minute you enter this bright beach home. Let these rooms with coastal style lift all your worries away.

Дом в Санкт-Петербурге

Анна Муравина

Design ideas for a traditional formal living room in Saint Petersburg with a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and blue walls.

Herringbone Heartthrob

Studio B. Interior Design

Updated fireplace in a herringbone tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian living room in Other with laminate floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Beaverton - American Arts & Crafts Fireplace

Custom Tile & Design, Ltd.

This breath-taking fireplace was designed by our client using Motawi Tiles that are made here locally in Michigan. The entire fireplace surround is tile including the mantel.

Living Room Design Photos with a Corner Fireplace and a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.