Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with a library, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, brown walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Dream Catcher Modern Getaway

BANDD DESIGN

We infused jewel tones and fun art into this Austin home. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/austin-artistic-home/

Sherman Oaks

Interior Particulier

Large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Bright Transitional Refresh

Everything Home

In this gorgeous Carmel residence, the primary objective for the great room was to achieve a more luminous and airy ambiance by eliminating the prevalent brown tones and refinishing the floors to a natural shade. The kitchen underwent a stunning transformation, featuring white cabinets with stylish navy accents. The overly intricate hood was replaced with a striking two-tone metal hood, complemented by a marble backsplash that created an enchanting focal point. The two islands were redesigned to incorporate a new shape, offering ample seating to accommodate their large family. In the butler's pantry, floating wood shelves were installed to add visual interest, along with a beverage refrigerator. The kitchen nook was transformed into a cozy booth-like atmosphere, with an upholstered bench set against beautiful wainscoting as a backdrop. An oval table was introduced to add a touch of softness. To maintain a cohesive design throughout the home, the living room carried the blue and wood accents, incorporating them into the choice of fabrics, tiles, and shelving. The hall bath, foyer, and dining room were all refreshed to create a seamless flow and harmonious transition between each space. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-home-redesign-remodeling

秋川の家

ことこと設計室

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Birch Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

A concealed projector creates an elegant ambiance.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Appleton Residence

MINARC

Photo of a modern living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a metal fireplace surround and wood.

Mid-Century Modern Home

AB design studio, inc.

1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Paradise

Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE

Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a large asian open concept living room in Hawaii with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Hockessin Valley Falls 2- Hockessin, Delaware

Excel Builders

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Aspen High Timber

Tommy Hein Architects

Large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Stoneview House

BARRETT STUDIO architects

This is a quintessential Colorado home. Massive raw steel beams are juxtaposed with refined fumed larch cabinetry, heavy lashed timber is foiled by the lightness of window walls. Monolithic stone walls lay perpendicular to a curved ridge, organizing the home as they converge in the protected entry courtyard. From here, the walls radiate outwards, both dividing and capturing spacious interior volumes and distinct views to the forest, the meadow, and Rocky Mountain peaks. An exploration in craftmanship and artisanal masonry & timber work, the honesty of organic materials grounds and warms expansive interior spaces. Collaboration: Photography Ron Ruscio Denver, CO 80202 Interior Design, Furniture, & Artwork: Fedderly and Associates Palm Desert, CA 92211 Landscape Architect and Landscape Contractor Lifescape Associates Inc. Denver, CO 80205 Kitchen Design Exquisite Kitchen Design Denver, CO 80209 Custom Metal Fabrication Raw Urth Designs Fort Collins, CO 80524 Contractor Ebcon, Inc. Mead, CO 80542

Golf View way

Kelly & Stone Architects

Tim Stone
Large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Birch Bluff

Cornerstone Builders Inc

The great room at Birch Bluff creates and open floor plan that allows function and entertainment. The white oak hardwood floors throughout the cabin are finished with a Water Lok Tongue Oil that gives them a warm glow.

Psaki Residence

Manchester Architects, Inc.

Arched timbers guide one through the living room to the dining space and kitchen. Brent Moss Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, a standard fireplace, medium hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Interiors

John Dolan Photography

John Dolan
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Pinnacle Star Residence

Constructive Solutions, Inc.

Audry Hall Photography Fused Glass tile by Chrissy Evans
Photo of a large industrial formal open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, a wood stove, concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach

SUBLISSIMMO

L'espace salon s'ouvre sur le jardin et la terrasse, le canapé d'angle s'ouvre sur le séjour ouvert.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Strasbourg with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv, brown floor, a metal fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Maison Moderne

Sebastien Siraudeau | photographe

Sébastien Siraudeau (delavolvo.fr)
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Paris with green walls, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Bellevue Midcentury Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

H2D worked with the clients to update their Bellevue midcentury modern home. The living room was remodeled to accent the vaulted wood ceiling. A built-in office space was designed between the living room and kitchen areas. A see-thru fireplace and built-in bookcases provide connection between the living room and dining room. Design by; Heidi Helgeson, H2D Architecture + Design Built by: Harjo Construction

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.