Built in storage hides entertainment equipment and incorporates a folded steel stair to a mezzanine storage space in this apartment. Custom designed floating shelves easily allow for a rotating display of the owners art collection. By keeping clutter hidden away this apartment is kept simple and spacious.

Marrickville House

3 Marks of Existence

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

TAS, Davies Design & Construction

Housing Industry Association - HIA

A combination of bricks, cement sheet, copper and Colorbond combine harmoniously to produce a striking street appeal. Internally the layout follows the client's brief to maintain a level of privacy for multiple family members while also taking advantage of the view and north facing orientation. The level of detail and finish is exceptional throughout the home with the added complexity of incorporating building materials sourced from overseas.

L'élégance décontractée, 27m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

A deux pas du canal de l’Ourq dans le XIXè arrondissement de Paris, cet appartement était bien loin d’en être un. Surface vétuste et humide, corroborée par des problématiques structurelles importantes, le local ne présentait initialement aucun atout. Ce fut sans compter sur la faculté de projection des nouveaux acquéreurs et d’un travail important en amont du bureau d’étude Védia Ingéniérie, que cet appartement de 27m2 a pu se révéler. Avec sa forme rectangulaire et ses 3,00m de hauteur sous plafond, le potentiel de l’enveloppe architecturale offrait à l’équipe d’Ameo Concept un terrain de jeu bien prédisposé. Le challenge : créer un espace nuit indépendant et allier toutes les fonctionnalités d’un appartement d’une surface supérieure, le tout dans un esprit chaleureux reprenant les codes du « bohème chic ». Tout en travaillant les verticalités avec de nombreux rangements se déclinant jusqu’au faux plafond, une cuisine ouverte voit le jour avec son espace polyvalent dinatoire/bureau grâce à un plan de table rabattable, une pièce à vivre avec son canapé trois places, une chambre en second jour avec dressing, une salle d’eau attenante et un sanitaire séparé. Les surfaces en cannage se mêlent au travertin naturel, essences de chêne et zelliges aux nuances sables, pour un ensemble tout en douceur et caractère. Un projet clé en main pour cet appartement fonctionnel et décontracté destiné à la location.

AMANDINE - 70m2 - Rénovation totale d'un appartement

C&O Studio

Rénovation complète d'un appartement haussmmannien de 70m2 dans le 14ème arr. de Paris. Les espaces ont été repensés pour créer une grande pièce de vie regroupant la cuisine, la salle à manger et le salon. Les espaces sont sobres et colorés. Pour optimiser les rangements et mettre en valeur les volumes, le mobilier est sur mesure, il s'intègre parfaitement au style de l'appartement haussmannien.

HOLLYWOOD　HILLS

株式会社中央土地建物

This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Other with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Shadow Mountain Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6

Brosh Architects

Living room's Library
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in London with dark hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Стилизация двухуровневой квартиры в ЖК Loft Factory

Рожкова Полина

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Maude Street

Murray Legge Architecture

This is an example of a small midcentury living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Southeast Portland Residence

User

Living room that has a difficult layout, I added one single piece of furniture in the space so it feels streamlined. Pillows with texture and minimal colors creates interest and serenity in the space. The brick was previously a bright color, we painted it white and sanded down the mantle to reveal the warm wood underneath.

Kings Hall Road Project

Clare Elise Interiors

Stunning Living Room embracing the dark colours on the walls which is Inchyra Blue by Farrow and Ball. A retreat from the open plan kitchen/diner/snug that provides an evening escape for the adults. Teal and Coral Pinks were used as accents as well as warm brass metals to keep the space inviting and cosy.

75th Avenue Project

Saul Construction

Transitional open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Aménagement complet d'une maison de famille

VORBILD Architecture

Transitional enclosed living room in Nice with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, green walls and medium hardwood floors.

Дизайн современной квартиры, Светлана Миллер

Диана Григорян

This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Moscow with a music area, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model

Mark Templeton Designs, LLC

Completely renovated living room feature wall by the team at Mark Templeton Designs, LLC using over 100 year old reclaimed wood sourced in the southeast. On the opposite side, the feature reclaimed wood wall with custom bright white built in white shelving and moulding surround. Photo by Styling Spaces Home Re-design.

Great Room

Hanson Builders, Inc.

This Great Room features one of our most popular fireplace designs with shiplap, a modern mantel and optional built -in cabinets with drywall shelves.

CASA PUTXET

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a large open concept living room in Barcelona with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

St Kilda residence

Suzi Appel Photography

Contemporary living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Трехкомнатная квартира в ЖК Ривер Парк, 82 м2

Студия Татьяны Архиповой

Дизайнер интерьера - Татьяна Архипова, фото - Михаил Лоскутов
Small modern enclosed living room in Moscow with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Freestanding TV 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.