This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, painted wood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, wallpaper and wallpaper.

つくば未来館／自然素材のスマートハウス

野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室

リビングをイメージした住設展示−１。写真右側の天井にはトップライト。壁・天井とも生石灰クリームを塗装。2階は、個室で、ベランダに繋がる。
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Lakefront Lodge

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

「コモ湖ほとりに佇む美しい邸宅のように」

森　澄子　(株式会社インテリアネットワークス)

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Family Gathering Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Small traditional enclosed living room in Chicago with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, a home bar, a built-in media wall, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Interior Design eines Penthouses

Zeitlos²

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, painted wood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Lakefront Lodge

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

守山の家

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

路地のある家本敷地は、新しく分譲された敷地で、今後は周囲に住宅が立ち並ぶ地域となっています。そのため、外部へ大きく開く計画ではなく、内部で開かれた家の計画としました。内部に路地のような空間を設けるとともに、開かれた空間を設けました。また、路地状の通路の奥には外部と繋がる坪庭を設け、路地のその奥へ行ってみたくなるワクワクとする空間を演出をしています。そしてその奥には、LDKが広がり、路地から広場へ開かれた空間を設けることで、外を感じるような計画としました。また、路地を分けるようにBOX状の書斎や個室を配置しました。 BOX状の個室を点在させることにより、ご家族の集まる場所、また、それぞれの居場所を設けています。路地でプライバシーを確保された落ち着く空間と、広場のようなLDKでご家族が集まる空間を両立させることにより、生活に豊かさを与えられるプランとなりました。

Lakefront Lodge

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with a Home Bar and Wallpaper

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.