Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

Appartement Wabi-sabi Paris 16eme

Projet Wabi-sabi

Le salon et sa fresque antique qui crée une perspective et ouvre l'horizon et le regard...
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Paris with a library, pink walls, marble floors, a freestanding tv and pink floor.

Rénovation totale au coeur de Paris

Agence Anne Lapointe

Suspension : "Carmen" - Hartoedition Applique : eno-studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Decolines

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Un appartement des années 70 à la vue spectaculaire sur Paris retrouve une seconde jeunesse et gagne en caractère après une rénovation totale. Exit le côté austère et froid et bienvenue dans un univers très féminin qui ose la couleur et les courbes avec style.

The Ranch House in Almaden Valley

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Inspiration for a large country enclosed living room in San Francisco with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The Gathering Place

Lykke Haven Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Richmond with a library, grey walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Reforma integral de un piso de 27m2 en Madrid

StudioMadera s.l.

This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Madrid with a library, white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Salon séjour ouvert avec plafond rampant et mur rideau

Mètre Carré

C’est sur un magnifique terrain arboré, préservé des vis-à-vis de 1,3 hectares que se déploie ce projet de construction. Tout proche d’Agen mais en pleine immersion dans la nature, le projet a été conçu afin de mettre à l’honneur les loisirs de toute la famille. Espace de jeux dédié aux enfants, coin atelier pour éviter les nuisances dans le coin jour, belle terrasse couverte extérieure, lingerie et dressing dédié, tout a été pensé pour que chaque usage bénéficie d’une place spécifique. La maison est composée de 5 chambres donc une suite parentale avec grand dressing et salle d’eau. La présence de plusieurs baies vitrées et d’un magistral mur rideau agrémenté d’un brise soleil orientable offre à la pièce de vie une agréable lumière traversante. Le choix de nos clients s’est porté sur une cuisine séparée équipée d’une verrière et d’une porte atelier permettant de conserver perspective et volumes. Un effort tout particulier a été apporté à l’aspect fonctionnel et pratique. Une grande entrée avec rangements sur-mesure a été imaginée afin de rythmer l’arrivée à la maison. Une bibliothèque en chêne a été conçue dans le coin jour pour apporter une touche de décoration et des rangements. Un grand cellier accueille une zone de stockage, de mêmes que les placards intégrés dans les chambres et les deux espaces dressing. Côté extérieur, parement en pierres, menuiseries gris clair RAL7035, mur rideau, tuiles plates gris pâle, décrochés de toiture et de façades donnent à cette réalisation un rendu architectural.

ФОТО/Уютная светлая квартира 76 м² для молодой семьи с ребенком

Казанцева Татьяна

Small contemporary living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Bibliothèque

By House

L'objectif était de nourrir cette pièce chaleureuse avec une bibliothèque tout en respectant dimension du client sur ses différents livres. Accompagné de son échelle en sycomore et de son meuble TV, son éclairage met tout en valeur

Гостиная

Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto

Владельцы квартиры — супруги в возрасте 58 и 59 лет, переводчики с английского и французского языка. «Это очень образованные люди, с разнообразными увлечениями, — рассказывает о своих заказчиках дизайнер Света Пахомова. — Любят читать, интересуются искусством, обожают ходить в театр. Хозяйка очень хорошо готовит и любит принимать гостей. Хозяин разбирается хорошо как в музыке, так и в вине. Они обладают очень хорошим вкусом и путешествуют по всему миру». На стене — картина Елены Руфовой «Река Кама» (холст, масло)

Compact Ski Cabin

Reilly Design

Living room in a compact ski cabin
Photo of a small transitional enclosed living room in Boston with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Cloister Corner

nimtim Architects

The narrow existing hallway opens out into a new generous communal kitchen, dining and living area with views to the garden. This living space flows around the bedrooms with loosely defined areas for cooking, sitting, eating.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We refaced the old plain brick with a German Smear treatment and replace an old wood stove with a new one.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We built-in a reading alcove and enlarged the entry to match the reading alcove. We refaced the old brick fireplace with a German Smear treatment and replace an old wood stove with a new one.

Квартира в центре Москвы

Ira Sagun

Квартира в стиле современной классики. Основная идея проекта: создать комфортный светлый интерьер с чистыми линиями и минимумом вещей для семейной пары. Полы: Инженерная доска в раскладке "французская елка" из ясеня, мрамор, керамогранит. Отделка стен: молдинги, покраска, обои. Межкомнатные двери произведены московской фабрикой. Мебель изготовлена в московских столярных мастерских. Декоративный свет ведущих европейских фабрик и российских мастерских.

PROJET M

Célie Mazoyer

Les clients ont acheté cet appartement de 64 m² dans le but de faire des travaux pour le rénover ! Leur souhait : créer une pièce de vie ouverte accueillant la cuisine, la salle à manger, le salon ainsi qu'un coin bureau. Pour permettre d'agrandir la pièce de vie : proposition de supprimer la cloison entre la cuisine et le salon. Tons assez doux : blanc, vert Lichen de @farrowandball , lin. Matériaux chaleureux : stratifié bois pour le plan de travail, parquet stratifié bois assez foncé, chêne pour le meuble sur mesure. Les clients ont complètement respecté les différentes idées que je leur avais proposé en 3D. Le meuble TV/bibliothèque/bureau a été conçu directement par le client lui même, selon les différents plans techniques que je leur avais fourni.

Central Phoenix Copper Hood

AFT Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Homeland Project

Elizabeth Lawson Design

A historic home in the Homeland neighborhood of Baltimore, MD designed for a young, modern family. Traditional detailings are complemented by modern furnishings, fixtures, and color palettes.

Barn conversion

Jane Higgins Home Design

Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Dublin with a library, blue walls and a built-in media wall.

Living Room Design Photos with a Library

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.