We were commissioned to create a contemporary single-storey dwelling with four bedrooms, three main living spaces, gym and enough car spaces for up to 8 vehicles/workshop. Due to the slope of the land the 8 vehicle garage/workshop was placed in a basement level which also contained a bathroom and internal lift shaft for transporting groceries and luggage. The owners had a lovely northerly aspect to the front of home and their preference was to have warm bedrooms in winter and cooler living spaces in summer. So the bedrooms were placed at the front of the house being true north and the livings areas in the southern space. All living spaces have east and west glazing to achieve some sun in winter. Being on a 3 acre parcel of land and being surrounded by acreage properties, the rear of the home had magical vista views especially to the east and across the pastured fields and it was imperative to take in these wonderful views and outlook. We were very fortunate the owners provided complete freedom in the design, including the exterior finish. We had previously worked with the owners on their first home in Dural which gave them complete trust in our design ability to take this home. They also hired the services of a interior designer to complete the internal spaces selection of lighting and furniture. The owners were truly a pleasure to design for, they knew exactly what they wanted and made my design process very smooth. Hornsby Council approved the application within 8 weeks with no neighbor objections. The project manager was as passionate about the outcome as I was and made the building process uncomplicated and headache free.

Kew Sale

Top Snap South East Melbourne

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Rosebud beach side home

Jasmine McClelland Design

Relaxed and light filled family living and dining room with leafy bay-side views.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Midvale Courtyard House

Bruns Architecture

Tricia Shay Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with a metal fireplace surround, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Orcas Island Cabin

Johnston Architects

Adam Michael Waldo
Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Seward Park Bakyard Cottage

Fivedot

Custom steel fireplace surround and plywood mantle
Small modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Exposed Oak Urban Loft - Living Room

Lauzon Wood Floors

Discover Lauzon's Exposed Oak hardwood flooring from the Urban Loft Series. This magnific White Oak flooring enhance this decor with its marvelous natural shades, along with its wire brushed texture and its character look. This picture has been taken in a model condo at St-Bruno-Sur-le-Lac.

Umbau Atriumhaus

bfs d - flachsbarth schultz

Large scandinavian enclosed living room in Berlin with black walls, a hanging fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Kensington Drawing Room

GM Homes Design & Construction

Kensington Drawing Room, with purple swivel club chairs and antique mirror coffee table. Mirror panels in the alcoves are medium antiqued. The silver accessories maintain the neutral scheme with accents of deep purple. For all interior design and product information, please contact us at info@gzid.co.uk

Exclusive Golf and Beach Club

Paramount Rug Company

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

SoHo Penthouse

SA-DA Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

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.

Lake View Luxury Home

JALIN Design, LLC

Refined, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional living room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and white floor.

Contemporary Arts & Craft

By Design

The linear fireplace with stainless trim creates a dramatic focal point in this contemporary family room. Dave Adams Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a metal fireplace surround.

Drummond Modern Transitional

Laurence Cafritz Builders

Gregg Hadley
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with a standard fireplace, no tv, white walls, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Menlo Park

Ruth Livingston Studio

Eric Rorer
Photo of a modern living room in San Francisco with a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a metal fireplace surround.

Shiplap Wall | Living Room | Rustic Farmhouse | Ship Lap | Home

EL & EL Wood Products Corp.

Create a subtle accent wall with shiplap. When you paint it the same color as your wall, it creates an added design element to elevate your living room or any space in your home.

Traditional Gas Fireplaces

Great American Fireplace

Great American Fireplace installed this large gas fireplace. Home designed and Built by C&E Wurzer Builders of Hudson WI. The metal artistry was installed by Artisian Forge of Eau Claire, WI.

Transitional Living Room

Large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a metal fireplace surround and a ribbon fireplace.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.