This is an example of a large country loft-style living room in Cincinnati with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room looking into the Sunroom

Lily Mae Design

Angie Sekinger photography Lily Mae Design Lisa Puchalla
Arts and crafts open concept living room in DC Metro with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

ALUXURA | Residential Piano Salon

ALUXURA

Bespoke Piano Salon renovation to include Shaker Wall Paneling, Built-in Cabinetry, French Doors with Transom, and Fireplace Mantel Extension. Photo: MCA

Wynnewood Living Room

Segal & Wilmot Interior Design

We designed a warm, colorful and inviting living room for an artist and her husband. Beautiful custom upholstery is surrounded by custom window treatments and a cooler wall color.

Terra Bella 2

OaKline Floors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Dallas with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Neoclassical Home

Knight Architects LLC

Formal living room doubles as a music room and the dining room is beyond seperated by pocket doors. French doors open to covered porch.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Full Design customization of the apartment in London Limehouse.

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Custom-made Livingroom wall with vertical paneling to keep attention on the TV and make a room look higher.
Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in London with a music area, brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

LEED Gold in Rowayton

Trillium Architects

The larger windows in the rear curved wall allow for views to the back yard.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in New York with a music area, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Refresh with Red

Amy Wheeler Designs

Simple Refresh of Living Space
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Little Rock with a music area, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Gardener's Retreat

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., The Music Room open to the entry with double recessed sliding doors in the craftsman style. Grass cloth wallcovering is accented with a medium stain on the ceiling cove molding, tall baseboards, and fireplace surround. An arch top recessed barn style door transitions to private areas of the home.

Private Residence — Watermill

Daniel Park Architects, PLLC

Large modern enclosed living room in New York with a music area, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Locust Valley, NY

Staged to Sell or Dwell

Design ideas for a large beach style enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a music area, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

2016 | Foyer and Living Room

Robin's Nest Interiors

It was a pleasure to help this single dad transform a previous French Country motif into a Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. The homeowner loves the blues you find in the Caribbean so we used those as accent colors throughout the rooms. Entry We painted the walls Sherwin Williams’ Latte (SW6108) to add warmth. We accessorized the homeowner’s beautiful burl wood cabinet with vibrant artwork and whimsical Chinese horses. I always recommend task lighting in a Foyer, if possible, and the rectangular lamp shade is the perfect shape to fit on the small end of the cabinet. Powder Room I adore the Candace Olson wallpaper we used in the Powder Room. The blocks look like sections of wood. It works great with the existing granite. Other examples of wallpaper here and here. Great Room We touched every surface in this Great Room from painting the walls Nomadic Desert (SW6107) to painting the ceiling Double Latte (SW9108) to make the room feel cozier to replacing the carpet with this transitional style with striated pattern to painting the white built-ins. Furniture placement was a real challenge because the grand piano needed to stay without blocking the traffic flow through the space. The homeowner also wanted us to incorporate his chess table and chairs. We centered a small seating area in front of the fireplace utilizing two oversized club chairs and an upholstered ottoman with a wood tray that slides. The wood bases on the chairs helps their size not overpower the room. The velvet ottoman fabric with navy, azure, and teal blues is a showstopper. We used the homeowner’s wonderful collection of unique puzzle boxes to accessorize the built-ins. We just added some pops of blues, greens and silver. The homeowner loves sculptural objects so the nickel twig wall decor was the perfect focal point above the mantle. We opted not to add anything to the mantle so it would not distract from the art piece. We added decorative drapery panels installed on short rods between each set of doors. The homeowner was open to this abstract floral pattern in greens and blues! We reupholstered the cushions for the chess table chairs in a fun geometric fabric that coordinates with the panel fabric. The homeowner does not use this set of doors to access the deck so we were able to position the table directly in front of them. Kelly Sisler of Kelly Faux Creations worked her magic on the built-ins. We used Sherwin Williams’ Mega Greige (SW7031) as the base and then applied a heavy bronze glaze. It completely transformed the Great Room. Other examples of painting built-ins here and here. We hoped you enjoyed this Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. It was quite a transformation!

Bay State Family Connection

Aurora Architects + Builders

This elegant living room with custom fireplace surround and wainscoting offers an enclosed, cozy spot to play piano or enjoy a fire, yet it is still connected to the open dining room and adjacent family room and kitchen.

Luxury Custom Waterfront Home

Home Designing Service, Ltd.

This luxury home was designed to specific specs for our client. Every detail was meticulously planned and designed with aesthetics and functionality in mind. Includes a full angled bay bump-out perfect for a grand piano, coffered ceilings and a fireplace.

Deep Cove reno

Mazin Millwork

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Vancouver with a music area, grey walls, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Pacific Palisades Spanish Colonial Revival

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Design ideas for a large mediterranean open concept living room in Los Angeles with a music area, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Glen Ellyn New Construction

Jillian Richey Design

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a music area, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Sixth St.

John Lodge Architects

Horne Visual Media
Photo of a small transitional enclosed living room in Boston with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, a music area, blue walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Wolf Willow-Cream on Cream Luxury

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Edmonton with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area and a Wood 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.