This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, panelled walls and a plaster fireplace surround.

Grant St

Rounded Edge Style

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.

Robinson St.

LETTER FOUR, INC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and wood walls.

Creighton Woods

Judith Balis Interiors

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.

DAGR Design Media Wall _ Calm -TV above Linear Fireplace

DAGR Design Custom Home Theater

DAGR Design creates walls that reflect your design style, whether you like off center, creative design or prefer the calming feeling of this symmetrical wall. Warm up a grey space with textures like wood shelves and panel stone. Add a pop of color or pattern to create interest. image credits DAGR Design

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a corner fireplace and beige floor.

Rustic Flooring

Duncan Flooring Specialist

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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Living Room

Tess Bethune Interiors

Photo by Brian Kelly
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Living Room

L K DeFrances & Associates

The architecture of the space is developed through the addition of ceiling beams, moldings and over-door panels. The introduction of wall sconces draw the eye around the room. The palette, soft buttery tones infused with andulsian greens, and understated furnishings submit and support the quietness of the space. The low-country elegance of the room is further expressed through the use of natural materials, textured fabrics and hand-block prints. A wool/silk area rug underscores the elegance of the room. Photography: Robert Brantley

Pepper Shack

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Hampshire with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and vaulted.

Lauren Kay Sims Lakehouse - Living Room

Urbanology Designs

Traditional modern living room, with a wall of windows looking out on a lake. A wood panel wall with an ornate fireplace, fresh greenery, and modern furnishings. An expansive, deep, cozy sectional makes for ultimate relaxation. Uber long wood bench for additional seating.

Stonehill

London Design Collaborative

Inspiration for a large modern enclosed living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wallpaper.

Bohème Chic

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Création d'un meuble TV et rénovation d'un salon

EDECO Rénovation

Création d'un meuble TV avec niches ouverte et fermées, le tout autour d'une colonne cheminée avec insert.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Création d'un meuble TV et rénovation d'un salon

EDECO Rénovation

Création d'un meuble TV avec niches ouverte et fermées, le tout autour d'une colonne cheminée avec insert.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Avenue Frioles

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Design ideas for a large enclosed living room in Albuquerque with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Oriole Drive Project

Alisha Taylor Interiors

This modern Oriole Drive furniture & furnishings project features a transformed living room with bold, abstract wall art creating a unique color palette.

Attico S+T - 150 mq

HOP! Arch

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

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.

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.