Tones of olive green and brass accents add warmth to this timeless space.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Perth with porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, decorative wall panelling and white walls.

Complete Home Remodel, San Diego CA

Bayside Home Improvement

An inviting living space that seamlessly integrates luxury with comfort. The room is characterized by its elegant marble fireplace, which anchors the space and provides a sophisticated focal point. The dark grey walls offer a dramatic contrast, while the expansive windows frame a breathtaking ocean view, infusing the room with natural light and a sense of openness. The modern furniture, including a plush curved sofa and stylish metallic coffee tables, enhances the contemporary feel. The room is a thoughtful blend of high-end design and homely warmth, designed to offer a tranquil retreat from the outside world.

Parete camino

95-Design

progetto di ristrutturazione di un camino esistente, abbiamo trasformato il camino in un camino a bioetanolo più pratico rispetto al camino tradizionale, a destra una piccola seduta con fondale in legno mentre a sinistra un piccolo scrittoio con mensole.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | NJ

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. 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.

Nouvelle vie pour maison de ville

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Le projet : Une maison de ville en région parisienne, meulière typique des années 30 restée dans son jus et nécessitant des travaux de rénovation pour une mise aux normes tant en matière de confort que d’aménagement afin d’accueillir une jeune famille. Notre solution : Nous avons remis aux normes l’électricité et la plomberie sur l’ensemble de la maison, repensé les volumes dès le rez-de-chaussée. Ainsi nous avons ouvert la cloison entre l’ancienne cuisine et le séjour, permettant ainsi d’obtenir une cuisine fonctionnelle et ouverte sur le séjour avec un îlot repas. Les plafonds de l’espace cuisine et de l’entrée bénéficient d’un faux-plafond qui permet d’optimiser l’éclairage mais aussi d’intégrer une hotte située au dessus de l’îlot central. Nous avons supprimés les anciens carrelages au sol disparates de l’entrée et de la cuisine que nous avons remplacé par des dalles grises mixées avec un carrelage à motifs posé en tapis dans l’entrée et autour de l’îlot. Dans l’entrée, nous avons créé un ensemble menuisé sur mesure qui permet d’intégrer un dressing, des étagères de rangements avec des tiroirs fermés pour les chaussures et une petite banquette. En clin d’oeil aux créations de Charlotte Perriand, nous avons dessiné une bibliothèque suspendue sur mesure dans le salon, à gauche de la cheminée et au dessus des moulures en partie basse. La cage d’escalier autrefois recouverte de liège a retrouvé son éclat et gagné en luminosité grâce à un jeu de peintures en blanc et bleu. A l’étage, nous avons rénové les 3 chambres et la salle de bains sous pente qui bénéficient désormais de la climatisation et d’une isolation sous les rampants. La chambre parentale qui était coupée en deux par un dressing placé entre deux poutres porteuses a bénéficié aussi d’une transformation importante : la petite fenêtre qui était murée dans l’ancien dressing a été remise en service et la chambre a gagné en luminosité et rangements avec une tête de lit et un dressing. Nous avons redonné un bon coup de jeune à la petite salle de bains avec des carrelages blancs à motifs graphiques aux murs et un carrelage au sol en noir et blanc. Le plafond et les rampants isolés et rénovés ont permis l’ajout de spots. Un miroir sur mesure rétro éclairé a trouvé sa place au dessus du meuble double vasque. Enfin, une des deux chambres enfants par laquelle passe le conduit de la cheminée a elle aussi bénéficié d’une menuiserie sur mesure afin d’habiller le conduit tout en y intégrant des rangements ouverts et fermés. Le style : Afin de gagner en luminosité, nous avons privilégié les blancs sur l’ensemble des boiseries et joué avec un camaïeu de bleus et verts présents par petites touches sur l’ensemble des pièces de la maison, ce qui donne une unité au projet. Les murs du séjour sont gris clairs afin de mettre en valeur les différentes boiseries et moulures. Le mobilier et les luminaires sont contemporains et s’intègrent parfaitement à l’architecture ancienne.

LA PETITE FOLIE HONFLEUR

Interior Life Design

Large transitional living room in Paris with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, decorative wall panelling, a library, white walls and brown floor.

Limewashed wall paint technique

Magy Interiors LLC

Marble fireplace in living room. One of our requirement for the project was to conserve the architectural elements like the marble fireplace place, the Italian travertine floor tiles and the wooed beams cathedral ceiling. We also treated the walls with a limewash paint performed by an artist. The two sconces were added too. Client wanted to enhance the Mediterranean elements of the space.

Appartement Haussmanien Victor Hugo

Atelier Reness

Photo of a scandinavian living room in Paris with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

Bond Street Apartment

Haru Design

Bohemian Glam Living Room featuring a Velvet Green Sofa & Tan Suede Loungers / Armchairs with a layered Gallery Wall on top of the mantlepiece.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

LUXURY PENTHOUSE MERANO

GUBJ STUDIO

Photo of a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and decorative wall panelling.

Del Monte

Cusimano Architect

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Houston with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Briar Park | Locke | ~$1M

Showhomes Houston

Transitional living room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Nu Projects x Koja Design

Nu Projects

This beautiful and unique blue and metal bespoke armchair was designed and manufactured by KOJQA Design in their West London studio. The neutral coloured pillows give more character to this elegant design. Full home refurbishment in the heart of London. In this elegant living room, blue and beige colours are dominant. The metal and glass decoration elements add a modern edge to this traditional Victorian terrace home.

Decor Changes

Parkyn Design

Luxurious transitional living room.
Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

Appartement Haussmanien Victor Hugo

Atelier Reness

Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in Paris with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

Bond Street Apartment

Haru Design

Bohemian Glam Living Room featuring a Velvet Green Sofa & Tan Suede Loungers / Armchairs with a layered Gallery Wall on top of the mantlepiece. The faux Marble Dining Table with Brass base creates the perfect work from home nook for our clients.

Appartement Garnier Haussmannien Art Nouveau

Maison Courty

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Paris with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

MONROUGE

Desjoconception

Large industrial open concept living room in Paris with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with a Plaster Fireplace Surround and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.