Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Large transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and panelled walls.

Florida Coastal Contemporary

MHK Architecture & Planning

Inspiration for a beach style formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered, timber, wood and panelled walls.

Pond House Renovation

Sweenor Builders Incorporated

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Georgian Dublin

DesignLed

Photo of a large formal enclosed living room in Dublin with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Essex Country Home

Sara Slade Interiors

Design ideas for a modern living room in Essex with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and panelled walls.

Reception Room & Dining Room

Emma Tutill Ltd

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in Essex with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Living Room

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love these exposed beams, the vaulted ceilings, custom fireplace mantel, custom lighting fixtures, and arched entryways.
Photo of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Ventura Collection | Sandbar Hickory | South Dakota

Hallmark Floors

Sandbar Hickory Hardwood- The Ventura Hardwood Flooring Collection is contemporary and designed to look gently aged and weathered, while still being durable and stain resistant.

Lake Breeze Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and panelled walls.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Living Room - custom paneled walls - 2 story room Pure White Walls. **Before: the master bedroom was above the living room before remodel
Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal loft-style living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and panelled walls.

TORONTO NEW BUILD

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"

Heritage Design Studio

Photo of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Moody Blues

Laura Lee Home

Previously used as an office, this space had an awkwardly placed window to the left of the fireplace. By removing the window and building a bookcase to match the existing, the room feels balanced and symmetrical. Panel molding was added (by the homeowner!) and the walls were lacquered a deep navy. Bold modern green lounge chairs and a trio of crystal pendants make this cozy lounge next level. A console with upholstered ottomans keeps cocktails at the ready while adding two additional seats.

Music Room, Bespoke Bookshelves

Studio Percale

Widened opening into traditional middle room of a Victorian home, bespoke stained glass doors were made by local artisans, installed new fire surround, hearth & wood burner. Bespoke bookcases and mini bar were created to bring function to the once unused space. The taller wall cabinets feature bespoke brass mesh inlay which house the owners high specification stereo equipment with extensive music collection stored below. New solid oak parquet flooring. Installed new traditional cornice and ceiling rose to finish the room. The room is awaiting a second armchair and side tables.

Jersey Farmhouse

Landes Interiors & Showroom

Country enclosed living room in Channel Islands with blue walls, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Highgate House - living room

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

The living room at Highgate House. An internal Crittall door and panel frames a view into the room from the hallway. Painted in a deep, moody green-blue with stone coloured ceiling and contrasting dark green joinery, the room is a grown-up cosy space.

San Antonio, Texas | Gruenefield - Classic Tulane Living Room

Brightland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Дизайн-проект квартиры 139 м2 в ЖК "Spires"

Ирина

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Moscow with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround and Panelled Walls

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.