世田谷の閑静な住宅街に光庭を持つ木造3階建の母と娘家族の二世帯住宅です。隣家に囲まれているため、接道する北側に光と風を導く奥に深い庭（光庭）を設けました。その庭を巡るようにそれぞれの住居を配置し、大きな窓を通して互いの気配が感じられる住まいとしました。光庭を開くことでまちとつながり、共有することで家族を結ぶ長屋の計画です。敷地は北側以外隣家に囲まれているため、建蔽率６０％の余剰を北側中央に道へ繋がる奥行5mの光庭に集中させ、光庭を巡るように２つの家族のリビングやテラスを大きな開口と共に配置しました。1階は母、2~3階は娘家族としてそれぞれが独立性を保ちつつ風や光を共有しながら木々越しに互いを見守る構成です。奥に深い光庭は延焼ラインから外れ、曲面硝子や木アルミ複合サッシを用いながら柔らかい内部空間の広がりをつくります。木のぬくもりを感じる空間にするため、光庭を活かして隣地の開口制限を重視した準延焼防止建築物として空間を圧迫せず木架構の現しや木製階段を可能にしました。陽の光の角度と外壁の斜貼りタイルは呼応し、季節の移り変わりを知らせてくれます。曲面を構成する砂状塗装は自然の岩肌のような表情に。お施主様のお母様は紙で作るペーパーフラワーアート教室を定期的に開き、１階は光庭に面してギャラリーのように使われ、光庭はまちの顔となり小美術館のような佇まいとなった。

The Ritz Carlton Toronto

Alexandra Naranjo Designs Inc

Open concept living room
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Toronto with a home bar, black walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wallpaper.

VILLA K

Jessica et Massimiliano - STUDIO TARAXACO

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, a home bar, pink walls, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, recessed and wallpaper.

泉の住処

NIDO一級建築士事務所

Small industrial enclosed living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Awbrey Butte

Cedar + Sage Design

Wallpaper, tile, art and accessories have been added to this beautiful Awbrey Butte home to complete the design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Other with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and wallpaper.

Residential Interior Design

Werkama Design

This is an example of a large modern loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

Boca Raton Waterfront Home | 6 Bed/7.2 Bath/12,000+ Sq Ft by Interiors by Brown

Jody Petiya

Great room with home bar.
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Miami with white walls, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, a home bar, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor, coffered and wallpaper.

ゆるやかに空間を結ぶLDK　Style House ”Skip” (スキップ)

株式会社レオック

3種の内装デザインからホワイトをチョイス。インテリアコーディネーターが監修したLDKは、明るさと広さを感じる工夫が各所に施されている。
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

House Beautiful Whole Home Concept House: Detail of Convotatsu

Noz Design

Photo by David Patterson
This is an example 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.

Family Gathering Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a small traditional enclosed living room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, a home bar, wallpaper and wallpaper.

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Дизайнер Кулакова Светлана Валерьевна

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed living room with a home bar, blue walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and wallpaper.

Azabu マンションプロジェクト

Design interieur Terada Yumi

今まで自分でなんとなく好きなものを購入していただけだったが引っ越しにあたり、プロに任せてみようと決意されたお客様。　オレンジがキーカラーということで家具を始め、アート、インテリアアクセサリー、カーテン、クッション、ベンチシート、照明すべてをコーディネートしました。　普段は外食か簡単に食べる程度で料理はほとんどしない、だからダイニングというよりカウンターで十分。リビングをメインに空間設計しました。

Azabu マンションプロジェクト

Design interieur Terada Yumi

スタジオを併設したカフェテイストの家「ピュアアニバーサリー展示場」

株式会社リソーケンセツ

This is an example of a small asian open concept living room in Other with a home bar, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

茶畑の家

原空間工作所一級建築士事務所

茶畑の家 photo原空間工作所
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian enclosed living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a home bar, a freestanding tv, exposed beam, wallpaper and beige floor.

Royal Oak, MI Contemporary Loft with Incredible View

Dan Davis Design

A blend of finishes - shiny, matte, metal - adds layers of interest.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Detroit with a home bar, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Manhattan meets Longboat Key

April Balliette

This is an example of a large eclectic open concept living room in Tampa with a home bar, grey walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and wallpaper.

トキハウス

中田製作所

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Awbrey Butte

Cedar + Sage Design

Wallpaper, tile, art and accessories have been added to this beautiful Awbrey Butte home to complete the design.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Other with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and wallpaper.

Villa at Mediterranean Sea

Graciela Montagnoli

Modern Villa close to Mediterranean Sea with south views at Costa del Sol
Photo of a large mediterranean loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

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.