Family living room. Styled in club-style, wave curtains in Danish wool grey fabric, 50's style wall and floorlamps, and vintage armchair in maroon.
Large contemporary enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a corner tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Country Contemporary - The Willows

Asheville Interior Design

Angles of country contemporary living room. Functional for a family with lots of animals. Rich leather sofas balanced with country scheme wallpaper and paint for neutral calm balance.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Inspiration for a 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.

Da trilocale a bilocale

studio architetto Pierangela Crosti

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a corner tv and beige floor.

Project Escape, East London

CCASA Architects

The refurbishment include on opening up and linking both the living room and the formal dining room to create a bigger room. An internal window was included on the dining room to allow for views to the corridor and adjacent stair, while at the same time allowing for natural light to circulate through the property.

Zig Zag Roof House

Henry Woide

Photographer: Henry Woide - www.henrywoide.co.uk Architecture: 4SArchitecture
Small contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Cottage, New Forest

Suzy Dallas Lighting Design

Inspiration for a country living room in Hampshire with white walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Premier Homes Model Home

Hampton Redesign

Model Home Design by Hampton Redesign Unique Exposure Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Pièce de vie

Marie-Amandine TCHOLAKIAN - MH DECO Reims

Small midcentury enclosed living room in Reims with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Bethnal Green House

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Cosy Living Room, Horsforth

Heather Kealey Interiors

A cosy, calm and tranquil Living Room designed within a family home in the heart of Horsforth, Leeds.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv and beige floor.

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin AirBnb
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a corner tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Bright living room with a traditional style

Hamilton interiors

The stone fireplace in the old living room was retained as sentimental, keeping this cosy room but connecting it with the open plan, through utilising the same floor throughout and using slide doors to open it up.

River North Condo

Idyllic Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Séjour

URBAN FABRIK

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Lyon with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a corner tv and brown floor.

Modern Apartment in Lambeth

Aquarius Home Staging

This 2-bed apartment had lots of natural light and nicely proportioned rooms. Lot of built-in storage too. It was empty so its full potential was not obvious to wievers. We changed the colour of feature walls in the living room and entry hall into a dark blue to reflect the current trend and evoke a cosy, warm feel. Addition of furniture, including white sofa and armchairs (brightened with soft colourful throws and cushions) and wall art created an inviting space.

Robots and Rock-n-Roll

Nicholas Lawrence Design

nicholas lawrence design
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a corner tv.

Project Escape, East London

CCASA Architects

The refurbishment include on opening up and linking both the living room and the formal dining room to create a bigger room.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Fall River Living Room

Allie Boone Interiors

A living room decorated in a cross between farmhouse and updated traditional style. A color scheme of black, white and gray, with touches of natural wood and greenery for color.

White Rock Lake Remodel

HRS BUILD

Small spaces - BIG impact!
Inspiration for a small transitional open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Corner 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.