Fully renovated Treehouse that is built across a creek. Lots of windows throughout to make you feel like you are in the trees. Sit down and look through the large viewing window on the floor and see the fish swim in the creek. Living space and kitchenette in one space.

Lakeside Modern Lodge

WERK | Building Modern

Open concept living space opens to dining, kitchen, and covered deck - HLODGE - Unionville, IN - Lake Lemon - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles (architect + photographer) - WERK | Building Modern (builder)

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Photo of a large open concept living room in Dallas with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Lakeside Modern Lodge

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Кухня гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Клюква

Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»

This is an example of a small contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with a home bar, pink walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Armstrong-Stones & Naturals

Abbey Carpet & Floors of Weymouth

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Boston with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio

Flooret

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.

Basement Envy Anyone?

Innovative Design Build

This full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.

Armstrong - Stones & Naturals

A & E Flooring

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with a home bar, grey walls, no tv, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Del Mar Modern Beach House

Balboa Design Group

A minimalist modern beach house remodel that exudes understated sophisticated elegance while offering breathtaking ocean views.
Large modern open concept living room in San Diego with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio

Flooret

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.

House Beautiful Whole Home Concept House: Fireplace Lounge

Noz Design

Photo by David Patterson Artwork by Kuzana Ogg
Photo of a large eclectic open concept living room in Denver with a home bar, beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Maple Grove California Coastal Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Tschida Construction alongside Pro Design Custom Cabinetry helped bring an unfinished basement to life. The clients love the design aesthetic of California Coastal and wanted to integrate it into their basement design. We worked closely with them and created some really beautiful elements like the concrete fireplace with custom stained rifted white oak floating shelves, hidden bookcase door that leads to a secret game room, and faux rifted white oak beams. The bar area was another feature area to have some stunning, yet subtle features like a waterfall peninsula detail and artisan tiled backsplash. The light floors and walls brighten the space and also add to the coastal feel.

Condo Living

Jordyn Developments

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with a home bar, white walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vinyl floors.

Кухня гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Haynes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

Seating Area
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Atlanta with a home bar, beige walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Treehouse

LaTorre Build

Living Room Design Photos with a Home Bar and Vinyl Floors

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.