Renovation and extension of British suburban home, Walsall, UK

The project brief was to modernise, renovate and extend an existing property in Walsall, UK. Maintaining a classic but modern style, the property was extended and finished with a light grey render and grey stone slip cladding. Large windows, lantern-style skylights and roof skylights allow plenty of light into the open-plan spaces and rooms. The full-height stone clad gable to the rear houses the main staircase, receiving plenty of daylight

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Kitchen, Bath and Living room remodel

Michael Hospelt Photography

Michael Hospelt Photography, Gina Viscusi Elson Interior Design
Photo of a large transitional living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Breakwater

McClellan | Tellone

Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Serene Hills - Austin, TX

Eppright Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Austin with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Ultra-Modern Living Space behind a restored Victorian Facade (Melbourne)

Elite Custom Homes

Photo of a modern open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Open-Concept Modern Great Room

Crown Homes of London

The entryway opens up into a stunning open concept great room featuring high ceilings, a custom stone fireplace with built in shelves and a dark stone tiled floor. The large white sofas and neutral walls capture incoming natural light from the oversized windows and reflect it throughout the room, creating a very bright, open and welcoming space.

Un appartement très parisien

Intérieurs Chomet

Portes coulissantes Habillées en matière Signature Murale et laiton Brossé. Essence bois Marotte
Contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Shah Residence

rel8 design p.a.

Photo of a transitional living room in Tampa with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Menlo Park VII

Zaharias Design

Living Room with porcelain slab fireplace and custom storage benches. Open stair case to upper and lower levels
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Locust Point French Twist

B. Chic Interiors

Living Room Fireplace Feature Photos by J.M. Giordano
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Baltimore with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Corner Courtyard Residence

Wiedemann Architects LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Modern Living in Plano, TX

Zachary Custom Homes

Custom wood-look tile flooring in wide width and narrower creates a base for the modern but warm interior in this living and dining area. Stacked stone, wood accents, black frame windows and white walls complete the space.

Beach Cottage

BROWN DAVIS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS

Photo Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Haddonfield Estate

Michele Plachter Design

Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Private Waterfront Estate Residence, Boca Raton, FL (RPYCC)

J.P. DiMisa Luxury Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.

East Lake Shore Drive Pied-à-terre

Studio Gild

Reagen Taylor Photography
Contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Viena

Vicky's Homes

Look up, way up - at the detailed ceiling boxes done in varying colors. Its like artwork for your ceiling. 15 Year LED lights. Tile feature wall. Porcelain tile flooring with in floor heating

Living Room

Ne Designs Inc.

A living room done right // Interior Designed by Nathalie Gispan of NE Designs Inc #InteriorDesignInspo
Contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with a Ribbon Fireplace

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.