Aia Photography
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Village Retreat

Snake River Interiors

We love to collaborate, whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. For this mountainside retreat, we entered at a unique point in the process—to collaborate on the interior architecture—lending our expertise in fine finishes and fixtures to complete the spaces, thereby creating the perfect backdrop for the family of furniture makers to fill in each vignette. Catering to a design-industry client meant we sourced with singularity and sophistication in mind, from matchless slabs of marble for the kitchen and master bath to timeless basin sinks that feel right at home on the frontier and custom lighting with both industrial and artistic influences. We let each detail speak for itself in situ.

Modern Farmhouse New Built

reDesign home | chicago

Large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, light hardwood floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Living Room Update

Tunde Decor, LLC

We used stark white and contrastic gray colors on the walls but kept the furniture arrangement symmetrical. We wanted to create a Scandinavian look which is clean but uses a lot of warm textures.

New Construction

Katy Costner Interiors

Photo of a transitional living room in Atlanta with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Charlotte Home

CHD Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Charlotte with a home bar, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Cooper Residence

AMD Architecture

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Salt Lake City with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Palisades New Build

M.S. Vicas Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Farmhouse Rustic Living Room

Kirley Architects

A rustic and cozy living room highlighted by a large stone fireplace built from stones found on the property. Reclaimed rustic barn timbers create ceiling coffers and the fireplace mantle.

Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover

Emery Design | Build

Phoenix Photographic
Inspiration for a small beach style loft-style living room in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon

Westlake Development Group, LLC

Justin Krug Photography
Expansive country open concept living room in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Capilano Highlands

Kitchen Art Design

Using the same wood that we used on the kitchen island, we created a simple and modern entertainment area to bring the style of the kitchen into the new living space.

Complete Home Renovation

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lahontan Home

Hills & Grant

A mixture of classic construction and modern European furnishings redefines mountain living in this second home in charming Lahontan in Truckee, California. Designed for an active Bay Area family, this home is relaxed, comfortable and fun.

Living Room

Gina Sims Designs

Cati Teague Photography
Large transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Martis Camp Lot 640

Kelly & Stone Architects

Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Sacramento with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Holloway - Contemporary Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: AVB Inc. Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedrooms rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with view out windows and a private guest suite.

Tanjo Court

Lorraine Franklin Designs Inc

Design By Lorraine Franklin Design interiors@lorrainefranklin.com Photography by Valerie Wilcox http://www.valeriewilcox.ca/

Heatilator Design Gallery

Alternative Gas Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Heatilator Design Gallery

Perfection Supply

Photo of a small modern formal enclosed living room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround and a Wall-mounted TV

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.