Large country formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Serenity place

Rose & Lily Interiors

Created a living room for the entire family to enjoy and entertain friends and family.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

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.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Small midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

Moroccan Style Floor Tile

Fireclay Tile

Our dark Star and Cross floor tile gives this Southwestern-inspired living room a Moroccan flare. DESIGN Sara Combs + Rich Combs PHOTOS Margaret Austin Photography, Sara Combs + Rich Combs Tile Shown: Star and Cross in Antique

Elizabeth Street

K Interiors

Design ideas for 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.

northern michigan

kevin akey - azd associates - michigan

Contemporary living room in Chicago with medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and brown floor.

American River Project

KM Design Co.

Inspiration for a country formal living room in Sacramento with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Noe Valley Home—Living Room

byHuyen Photography

Interior design & Styling: Erin Roberts Design / Photography: byHuyen
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and brown floor.

Таун хаус в Подмосковье

Lavka-Design

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Lahontan Home

Hills & Grant

A mixture of classic construction and modern European furnishings redefines mountain living in this second home in charming Lahontan in Truckee, California. Designed for an active Bay Area family, this home is relaxed, comfortable and fun.

Neutral Refresh

Monarch & Maker

We gave this home a contemporary update complete with gray cabinetry, white countertops, and light hardwood flooring.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, brown floor, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Fullerton Hills

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Contemporary Craftsman designed by Kennedy Cole Interior Design. build: Luxe Remodeling
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Playful Merge

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Sacramento with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

West End Privacy

Inplace, LTD

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, vaulted and exposed beam.

Urban Hacienda - Living Room www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Village Dr. Great Room and Kitchen Remodel

Horizon Interior Design

The wall separating the kitchen from the living room was removed, creating this beautiful open concept living area. The carpeting was replaced with hardwood in a dark stain, and the blue, grey and white rug create a welcoming area to lounge on the new sectional. Gugel Photography A couple living in Washington Township wanted to completely open up their kitchen, dining, and living room space, replace dated materials and finishes and add brand-new furnishings, lighting, and décor to reimagine their space. They were dreaming of a complete kitchen remodel with a new footprint to make it more functional, as their old floor plan wasn't working for them anymore, and a modern fireplace remodel to breathe new life into their living room area. Our first step was to create a great room space for this couple by removing a wall to open up the space and redesigning the kitchen so that the refrigerator, cooktop, and new island were placed in the right way to increase functionality and prep surface area. Rain glass tile backsplash made for a stunning wow factor in the kitchen, as did the pendant lighting added above the island and new fixtures in the dining area and foyer. Since the client's favorite color was blue, we sprinkled it throughout the space with a calming gray and white palette to ground the colorful pops. Wood flooring added warmth and uniformity, while new dining and living room furnishings, rugs, and décor created warm, welcoming, and comfortable gathering areas with enough seating to entertain guests. Finally, we replaced the fireplace tile and mantel with modern white stacked stone for a contemporary update.

Warawee Project

Becc Burgmann Interior Design and Decorating

Becc Burgmann
Mid-sized country enclosed living room in Sydney with a music area, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Mountain Peek

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Indoor Fireplaces

Four Corners Stoves & Spas

Mendota Greenbriar Gas Fireplace
This is an example of a large contemporary living room in Denver with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Corner Fireplace and Brown Floor

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.