Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, a hanging fireplace, painted wood floors, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Upper Chelsea Loft

Gregory Colston Architect

Mid-sized modern open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Contemporary Gas Fireplaces

Fireplace Warehouse ETC

LHD45 Vector 45 Linear gas fireplace with River Rock media and stainless Steel surround in Media room [Napoleon]
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and a metal fireplace surround.

Fir Tree Glen

Horizon Pacific Contracting

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with a metal fireplace surround, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and no tv.

Fire Line Automatic 2 model E

Planika Fires

Planika
Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in New York with black walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Transitional Living Room

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and exposed beam.

Modern Kitchen And Living Room Renovation

Pamela Harvey Interiors

Our St. Pete studio gave this beautiful kitchen and living room an eye-catching modern renovation. The kitchen got a beautiful island with a stylish countertop, classy wooden chairs, and stunning pendants. We used classic subway tiles in a herringbone pattern to create a lovely backsplash. We also brightened up the airy breakfast nook with decorative artwork and statement lighting. The living room has cozy furnishings in stylish patterns creating a warm, inviting ambience. The fireplace wall is covered with elegant stone cladding creating a stunning focal point in the living room. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/portfolio-galleries/kitchen-living-room-renovation-reston-va

Blue Living Room

Style At No.5 Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Limerick with blue walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with brown walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

House on Vale

LaRue Architects

Surrounded by nature in the quiet Rollingwood neighborhood, this elegant soft contemporary home is screened from the street with a private courtyard initiated by a dynamic board formed concrete wall and refined landscape. The expansive use of floor-to-ceiling glass at the rear of the home opens up the view to Zilker Park and can be experienced from the covered outdoor living space and just about every room from inside the home. Photo Credit: Paul Bardagjy

Wade's Place

D & T Remodeling

Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace, grey floor, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Fireplaces

Lehrer Fireplace & Patio

The New Kozy Heat Slayton 36. A perfect compact size with a large fireplace feel. This unit can fit into almost any application. Great heat producer, comes with a remote control to function it.

Birch Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

The curve of the hallway creates a dynamic living room space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Los Angeles with white walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Mercer Island Residence - Living room

ID by Gwen

window seat, banquette, white, open space, large windows, modern fireplace, built-in bookcase, white sofa, blue accents, open floor plan, paneling
Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Highlands Hideaway

HUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction Mgmt

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in New York with a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

North Shore Glam

Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.

Aimee Mazzenga Photography
Mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Martis CAmp Lot 584

Kelly & Stone Architects

Vance Fox
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Sacramento with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Henderson Road

Huntsmore

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Sunset Leather Chaise Lounge by Gamma Arredamenti

RoomService 360

Manufactured in Italy by Gamma Arredamenti, Sunset Sofa is bold and casually serene during the day but unabashedly glamorous at night. Drawing its aesthetic inspirations from the multifaceted demands of modern lifestyle, Sunset Modern Leather Sofa allows for sitting areas to double as lounges and, on occasion serve as temporary sleeping areas because of its unique backrest mechanism that moves back.

Summerhill Residence

Edmonds + Lee Architects

Bruce Damonte
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Living Room Design Photos with a Metal Fireplace Surround and No TV

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.