Traditional Brick Fireplace - American Hearth

American Hearth - Empire Comfort Systems

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in St Louis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

ALMADEN

Jula Cole Design

Fully renovated ranch style house. Layout has been opened to provide open concept living. Custom stained beams
This is an example of a large country formal open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Complete Main Floor Remodel

Decor Muse

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Mendota Design Gallery

Mendota Hearth

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Hardwood Flooring

Robinson's Flooring

Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Terra Cotta Fireplace - Wilmette

Bella Tile and Stone

Transitional living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Photo of a small contemporary enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Magnolia

Carl and The Wolf

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Tampa with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Spanish Colonial in Belvedere

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Photography: Michael Hunter
This is an example of a large open concept living room in Austin with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

LIVING ROOM | Contemporary Home Remodel | Century City Townhouse | Part One

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike.

Newport Beach - Ocean Front

Legacy CDM Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Wellesley Farmhouse

ACQUIRE

Photo by Sean Litchfield
This is an example of a transitional living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Addition by the Lake

Provanti Designs, Inc

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

Harvey Parkway

User

Josh Welch
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

KIMBERLY II FALL MODEL HOME

Sherburne-Marrs Designers Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Boise with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Nopa Classic Casual

Regan Baker Design Inc.

Hired mid demolition, Regan Baker Design Inc. partnered with the first-time home owners and construction team to help bring this two-bedroom two-bath condo some classic casual character. Cabinetry design, finish selection, furniture and accessories were all designed and implemented within a 6-month period. To add interest in the living room RBD added white oak paneling with a v-groove to the ceiling and clad the fireplace in a terra cotta tile. The space is completed with a Burning Man inspired painting made for the client by her sister! Contractor: McGowan Builders Photography: Sarah Heibenstreit of Modern Kids Co.

Fireplace Makeover Using Schluter Metal Trim

Complete Flooring

Chris Golden
Photo of a transitional living room in Phoenix with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Complete Redesign

Jennifer Scully Designs

Jennifer Scully Designs
Design ideas for a transitional formal living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Mountain Brook Den Addition

User

Brendon Pinola
Photo of a large formal open concept living room in Birmingham with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Plymouth Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

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.