This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, vinyl floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, a ribbon fireplace and decorative wall panelling.

Raeburn Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Eclectic Customer Space | ME

Flooret

This LVP is inspired by summers at the cabin among redwoods and pines. Weathered rustic notes with deep reds and subtle greys. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Complete Renovation - Herringbone Flooring, Railing and Bannister/Vinyl LVT

Ambience Floors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vinyl floors.

Decorate: Chattin Valley Custom Home

Nico Interior Design

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor and vinyl floors.

Квартира выходного дня в Светлогорске

Студия дизайна Бойчук Марии

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве

Duga Studio

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Amtico Lotus Motif

Beau Monde Fine Floors Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

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.

Joshua Tree

Emets Management Inc.

Photo of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Los Angeles with no tv, white walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Cocoon Studio - Mecox Gardens

Cocoon9

Design ideas for a small modern open concept living room in New York with a library, white walls, vinyl floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Armstrong - Pryzm

Stinson's Home Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Joshua Tree

Emets Management Inc.

This is an example of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве

Duga Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Mid Century Modern Home

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in St Louis with white walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and exposed beam.

dufferin/charles

dana sullivan designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Toronto with blue walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Счастливы вместе - реализация

Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"

Photo of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, vinyl floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Casual Modern | Portland Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The main floor of this Portland home is wide open from the entryway into the living room. Large windows overlooking the backyard let in a ton of natural light while engineered European White Oak flooring connects all the spaces.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Clean and bright for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Decorate: Chattin Valley Custom Home

Nico Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor and vinyl floors.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Wood Brothers Carpet

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Vinyl Floors and a Metal Fireplace Surround

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.