Blackstone Edge Photography
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, dark hardwood floors, no tv, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Sherman Oaks

Interior Particulier

Large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lincoln Park Residence - Living Room

Phillip Harrison Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Moose Camp

Talla Skogmo Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown walls, carpet, no tv and red floor.

Gallery

JPR Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive country formal open concept living room in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Custom designed and handmade glass tile mosaic fireplace surround with wood mantle in the living room of the Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll with custom designed, handmade arched top doors to bathroom and bedroom.

Country Garden Residence

Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors

Country Garden Residence by Olson Kunding. Photos by: Jeremy Bitterman
Photo of a country open concept living room in Portland with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Family Coastal Cottage Renovation

Oceanside Builders, LLC.

The warmth of the clear- cut pine and cathedral ceiling andstone fireplace makes this space inviting for all seasons.
Photo of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Portland Maine with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

FullView

Mendota Hearth

Photo of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Hybrid Log House

Sitka Log Homes

The Lodgepole pine character logs and the natural stone fireplace combine to add to the cozy log cabin feel of this mountain hybrid log home.
Design ideas for a traditional living room in Vancouver with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Bright Transitional Refresh

Everything Home

In this gorgeous Carmel residence, the primary objective for the great room was to achieve a more luminous and airy ambiance by eliminating the prevalent brown tones and refinishing the floors to a natural shade. The kitchen underwent a stunning transformation, featuring white cabinets with stylish navy accents. The overly intricate hood was replaced with a striking two-tone metal hood, complemented by a marble backsplash that created an enchanting focal point. The two islands were redesigned to incorporate a new shape, offering ample seating to accommodate their large family. In the butler's pantry, floating wood shelves were installed to add visual interest, along with a beverage refrigerator. The kitchen nook was transformed into a cozy booth-like atmosphere, with an upholstered bench set against beautiful wainscoting as a backdrop. An oval table was introduced to add a touch of softness. To maintain a cohesive design throughout the home, the living room carried the blue and wood accents, incorporating them into the choice of fabrics, tiles, and shelving. The hall bath, foyer, and dining room were all refreshed to create a seamless flow and harmonious transition between each space. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-home-redesign-remodeling

Italian Mediterranean Villa in Dallas, TX

Richard Drummond Davis Architects

This is an example of a mediterranean enclosed living room in Dallas with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain, Living Room

Pompanoosuc Mills

Mission sofa table, Chelsea storage chest, Rupert armchairs, Mission armchair, Mission bookcases, Rupert couch, Mission coffee table
Photo of an expansive country living room in Burlington with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Eden Prairie Tudor-style Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com The rustic wood beams and distressed wood finishes combined with ornate antique lighting and art for this rustic yet sophisticated look. The original carved marble fireplace surround is centered between antique sconces, with newly-curved walls to accentuate the classical period detail.

DIY Courage Makes a Victorian Beauty Shine

Kimberley Bryan

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Debra Campbell Design

Debra Drake Design

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

Reclaimed Heart Pine Flooring

Blue Horse Woodworks

This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Mountain Mid Century

TKP Architects

Can a home be both rustic and contemporary at once? This Mountain Mid Century home answers “absolutely” with its cheerfully canted roofs and asymmetrical timber joinery detailing. Perched on a hill with breathtaking views of the eastern plains and evening city lights, this home playfully reinterprets elements of historic Colorado mine structures. Inside, the comfortably proportioned Great Room finds its warm rustic character in the traditionally detailed stone fireplace, while outside covered decks frame views in every direction.

Quail Call

Jennifer Taylor Design

A colorful, yet calming family room. The vaulted ceiling has painted beams and shiplap.
This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Surrey Mansion

Stephenson Wright Ltd

Traditional formal living room in Surrey with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.