I used soft arches, warm woods, and loads of texture to create a warm and sophisticated yet casual space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

MODERN COTTAGE

Lissa Lee Hickman

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and coffered.

PLESSIS ROBINSON

Desjoconception

Large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with green walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor and timber.

Living Room viewed from Kitchen

Guideline Studios, LLC

The expansive Living Room features a floating wood fireplace hearth and adjacent wood shelves. The linear electric fireplace keeps the wall mounted tv above at a comfortable viewing height. Generous windows fill the 14 foot high roof with ample daylight.

Lake Austin Scenic

Ashby Collective

Photo of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, exposed beam and wood.

Urban Hacienda - Living Room www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

04. DECORATION D'INTERIEURS conseils en aménagement et décoration

GoodMood Intérieurs - Mélanie Devaine

This is an example of a mid-sized living room with green walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Project Dover Shores

Mark Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Garden House

ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects

Photo of a large modern loft-style living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

West Little Rock Residence

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Interior Designer: Meridith Hamilton Ranouil, MLH Designs
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Little Rock with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Lake Lure Renovation

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Custom Living Room Renovation now features a plaster and concrete fireplace, white oak timbers and built in, light oak floors, and a curved sectional sofa.

Neilson Street Transitional

Eisenmann Architecture

Transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, white walls, a standard fireplace, beige floor and vaulted.

Midcentury Living Room

Design ideas for a midcentury open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

Southwestern Style Living Room in Santa Fe

Shaw Architecture LLC.

wendy mceahern
Large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Modern Silverleaf Estate

Cosan Studio

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Salon avec cheminée ancienne

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Inspiration for a large mediterranean living room with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Реализованный проект ЖК Две Эпохи СПб

Откидач Вера частный дизайнер интерьера

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Saint Petersburg with a library, beige walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Scenic Montclair Refresh

Lane McNab Interiors

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and wood.

Spanish Modern

Texture Living Inc

This was an old Spanish house in a close to teardown state. Part of the house was rebuilt, 1000 square feet added and the whole house remodeled.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs Living Room Design Photos with a Plaster 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.