This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Modern Farmhouse Living Room with Shiplap Fireplace

CJC Interiors

This modern farmhouse living room features a custom shiplap fireplace by Stonegate Builders, with custom-painted cabinetry by Carver Junk Company. The large rug pattern is mirrored in the handcrafted coffee and end tables, made just for this space.

Homey Project

Blue Copper Design

open living room with large windows and exposed beams. tv mounted over fireplace
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Wrightview

Ames Peterson - International Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Los Angeles Renovation

Mix Design Group

Another view of the living room, featuring custom built-ins flanking the fireplace, replacing windows that faced a stucco wall. New casings frame original built-in shelving on the adjoining wall, matching the cleaner casings added to the doors and windows throughout the house.

Laminate Floorig

stealthwürx

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Leyton Place

Gracious Home Interiors

modern home designed by gracious home interiors and built by bridwell builders in charlotte nc, mint hill.
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and timber.

Reeded Alcove Units

YOUNG + DENGEL

Reeded Alcove Units, Canford Cliffs - Steel reinforced, floating shelves - LED spot downlights on remote control - Oak veneer carcasses finished in clear lacquer - Professional white spray finish - Reeded shaker doors - Custom TV panel to hide cabling - Knurled brass knobs - Socket access through cupboards - Colour matched skirting - 25mm Sprayed worktops

Дизайн дуплекса

Алексей Терех

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial living room in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Sycamore

Biringer Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Richmond with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Ozone Avenue, Sorrento

Brownhill Homes

Beautifully styled open plan living at its finest. High panelled ceilings framed by bulkheads with built in lighting. Feature pebble surround for the gas fireplace. Minimal coastal styling with stacker doors leading to large outdoor decking.

High end 3d rendering

Zacharias Serban - Rendercity

3d Renderings made before renovating the space. The interior designer has chosen the furniture and we have made several layouts before choosing the final design. The dining room has a marble tabletop. The house is located in Brooklyn, New York.

Residential Remodels

Remodel Boutique

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Minnehaha

Oakland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

East Hollywood Staging Project

Gray + Gold Design

This is an example of a small eclectic enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Whole House Remodel

Thomas Consulting and Construction

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Gale-Rew Custom/Marx

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Minnehaha

Oakland Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Minnehaha

Construction Development Investment LLC

Cipher Imaging
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Laminate Floors and a Standard 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.