This is an example of a large tropical formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor and wood.

NE Portland Interior 2

Mr. Painter PDX LLC

Freshly painted living and dining rooms using Sherwin Williams Paint. Color "Ice Cube" SW 6252.
Small arts and crafts enclosed living room in Portland with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Blair Boulevard Bungalow

Allard Ward Architects

This is an example of a transitional living room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Venice Beach Spanish Contemporary

Alexis Manfer, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Lacina Meadows

Finished Painting, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement à Neuilly sur Seine

ATELIER 3A

Photo of a transitional living room in Paris with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Newport Beach Traditional Shingle

Studio 6 Architects

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

16th

Studio Ten Interior Design Ltd.

Photography by ISHOT
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Vindue House - 1635 W Main

Silvan Homes

Ambia Photography
This is an example of a transitional living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Kenwyn - Renovation

Big House Little House

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Shades of grey. S.F. apartment by Suzanne Glynne

Michael Hospelt Photography

interior designer : Suzanne Glynne
Design ideas for a transitional living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Somerset - Transitional Living and Family Rooms

In the Deets

A transitional living space filled with natural light, contemporary furnishings with blue accent accessories. The focal point in the room features a custom fireplace with a marble, herringbone tile surround, marble hearth, custom white built-ins with floating shelves. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Home remodeling open space Cuportino

Visionary Home Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Fisher Residence

Kalu Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Fireplace Xtrordinair Design Gallery

Woodheat Specialists DBA: The Chimney Doctors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Greene Ave

| MARSHALL DESIGN GROUP |

Transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Blue Gum Lane Residence

Arcline Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and black floor.

Heatilator Design Gallery

CR Gas Logs & Fireplaces

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Clean and Classy Coquitlam Home

Shirmar Construction

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Lopi Fireplace Gallery

The Fireplace Factory

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in New York with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace and a Tile 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.