Large country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a small contemporary living room in Vancouver with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and a corner tv.

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.

Wandsworth Town House

Godrich Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in London with a music area, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Victorian Residence

Chloe Boyd & Co.

Our Cheshire based Client’s came to us for an inviting yet industrial look and feel with a focus on cool tones. We helped to introduce this through our Interior Design and Styling knowledge. They had felt previously that they had purchased pieces that they weren’t exactly what they were looking for once they had arrived. Finding themselves making expensive mistakes and replacing items over time. They wanted to nail the process first time around on their Victorian Property which they had recently moved to. During our extensive discovery and design process, we took the time to get to know our Clients taste’s and what they were looking to achieve. After showing them some initial timeless ideas, they were really pleased with the initial proposal. We introduced our Client’s desired look and feel, whilst really considering pieces that really started to make the house feel like home which are also based on their interests. The handover to our Client was a great success and was really well received. They have requested us to help out with another space within their home as a total surprise, we are really honoured and looking forward to starting!

Modern Craftsman

Lakeside Custom Homes

Living room with a view of the lake - featuring a modern fireplace with Quartzite surround, distressed beam, and firewood storage.
Large transitional open concept living room with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv and grey floor.

Stylish Transitional

The Couture Haus Interior Design

Elegant, transitional living space with stone fireplace and blue floating shelves flanking the fireplace. Modern chandelier, swivel chairs and ottomans. Modern sideboard to visually divide the kitchen and living areas. Modern staircase with metal railing

Groves Ave Kitchen Renovation

Jordan Design-Build Group

The existing great room got some major updates as well to ensure that the adjacent space was stylistically cohesive. The upgrades include new/reconfigured windows and trim, a dramatic fireplace makeover, new hardwood floors, and a flexible dining room area. Similar finishes were repeated here with brass sconces, a craftsman style fireplace mantle, and the same honed marble for the fireplace hearth and surround.

Urban Skyline

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring from Pergo: Ballard Oak • Cabinetry by Aspect: Maple Tundra • Media Center tops & shelves from Shiloh: Poplar Harbor & Stratus

Barndominium

Mountain High Builders Inc

Photo of an arts and crafts loft-style living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and a corner tv.

Forest Lane

American Antique Lumber Company

Reclaimed hand hewn timbers used for exposed trusses and reclaimed wood siding.
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

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.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Marble fireplace styled with eucalyptus, bespoke curved mirror design with brass trim and accessories
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, beige floor and coffered.

Modern Scandi Home

NB Interiors UK

Inspired by fantastic views, there was a strong emphasis on natural materials and lots of textures to create a hygge space. Making full use of that awkward space under the stairs creating a bespoke made cabinet that could double as a home bar/drinks area

White Rock - Complete Interior

Mavish Homes Inc

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Living Room

BDesign

Cozy family room off of the main kitchen, great place to relax and read a book by the fireplace or just chill out and watch tv.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

White living room

Kai Behnke Interiors

This airy living room was inspired by the American west, such as Aspen and Breckenridge, CO, with a rustic coffee table, horse head skill and a custom-made end table made with antlers. The monochromatic cream color scheme helps make the room feel coherent and serene. Klug Photography

Living room furnishing and remodel
Photo of 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.

Modern Craftsman

Lakeside Custom Homes

Living room with a view of the lake - featuring a modern fireplace with Quartzite surround, distressed beam, and firewood storage.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts open concept living room with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv and grey floor.

All Fireplace Surrounds 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.