Modern Walnut Entertainment Center with Fireplace

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Northbrook Shingle

Highgate Builders

This is an example of a traditional living room in Chicago with green walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Portfolio

Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Large traditional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Architectural Elegance

Rockwood Custom Homes

John Cornegge http://thinkorangemedia.com/
Photo of an arts and crafts enclosed living room in Calgary with carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Zen Craftsman Bungalow

Smart Interiors

The fireplace tile has an eye catching illusion.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in San Diego with a tile fireplace surround, orange walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Greenlake Residence Living

First Lamp

This Greenlake area home is the result of an extensive collaboration with the owners to recapture the architectural character of the 1920’s and 30’s era craftsman homes built in the neighborhood. Deep overhangs, notched rafter tails, and timber brackets are among the architectural elements that communicate this goal. Given its modest 2800 sf size, the home sits comfortably on its corner lot and leaves enough room for an ample back patio and yard. An open floor plan on the main level and a centrally located stair maximize space efficiency, something that is key for a construction budget that values intimate detailing and character over size.

Sandpoint Traditional

RW Anderson Homes

Traditional craftsman home featuring a tile fireplace, built-in cabinets, crown molding and french doors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Seattle with a tile fireplace surround, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Tudor Revival Estate, Full Home Design

User

Silk draperies and Roman shades set off this living room’s windows, set in a palette of gold, copper and neutrals. The room features a 1940s French mirrored desk, traditional upholstery, a mid-century cocktail table, metal étagère, Oushak rug and gold sunburst mirror over the fireplace, accented by brass hurricanes and surrounded by glass tile. Cream wood paneling, French doors and an antique French brass and crystal chandelier circa the 1880s accent the dark walnut stained flooring.

Kent

Ilya's Quality Carpentry

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Piermont Beach House

Janelle Interiors

two fish digital
Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and light hardwood floors.

Загородный дом в Подмосковье

Салахова Дина

This is an example of a country living room in Moscow with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, wood and wood walls.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Bespoke shelving and floating cabinets to display elecletic collection of art and sculpture Mid centuray furniture and re-upholstered antique lounger
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Sussex with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Lake Oswego

Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors

blue subway tile, console table, gas fireplace, moroccan rug, round upholstered ottoman, sectional sofa, swivel chair, tufted ottoman, tv over fireplace, white fireplace mantel, white trim

Skillman project

MAWR Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Indianapolis with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

LAWSON WEST VANCOUVER

Janet Scagel Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and a standard fireplace.

Пространство стиля

VVDesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Other with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Colorful Coronado Beach Cottage

Brittney Nielsen Interior Design

This is an example of a beach style living room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

San Marino Remodel

Jen Reagan Interior Design

Coastal Contemporary
Photo of a small transitional formal open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Living Room

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

Newport Home - Great Room

AR Homes | Nashville

Great Room of Newport Home.
Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and recessed.

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.