Inspiration for a large country formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and timber.

Open plan

User

Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Surrey with white walls, painted wood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

Hermosa Beach Custom

Hudson Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

ГОСТИНАЯ, СТОЛОВАЯ

АСЯ БОНДАРЕВА

Денис Комаров
Small traditional living room in Moscow with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and wood walls.

Seabrook Island House 1

Architrave

Tripp Smith
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Charleston with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

7 Lochmere

Sharp Design Studio

Transitional contemporary foyer and living room
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Tampa with medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

Mackinac Island

Shoreline Architecture & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Gorrie Farmhouse

Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design

Inspiration for a large country loft-style living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, multi-coloured floor and timber.

Certified Luxury Builders - G Terbrock Luxury Homes - St. Louis, MO - Cus Rem 1

Dream Coast Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and timber.

Мещерское

Мария Родионовская | Архитектурное бюро "ON Plane"

Интерьер создавался с нуля, поэтому все вещи и предметы обстановки искали и специально подбирали для этого проекта. Особое внимание уделили мебели и декору дома. Заказчики ценители винтажной мебели, знают в ней толк и с интересом участвовали в подборе и покупке вещей. Каминную полку украшают бельгийские и французские предметы быта привезенные из поездок и найденные в магазине "3 сороки". Необычные резные прикроватные тумбы с мраморными столешницами приехали из Франции и были найдены вместе с винтажным столом в гостиной в магазине @krasivo_kak_ranshe Украшением гостиной стал большой светлый диван из салона "DantoneHome" и необычные кресла привезенные из Голландии найденные в винтажном магазине @chic_antik

River House Living

Dawn Ingram Design

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Other with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and timber.

Corona Del Mar

Jess Jones Design Group

Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, timber and planked wall panelling.

West Rd Renovation

cedar street builders

This is an example of a transitional living room in Indianapolis with bamboo floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Lost In The Woods Custom Floor-- Wood Floor of the Year winner-NWFA

Ourada Designs

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, timber and wood walls.

Деревянный дом

Анастасия Ледовская

Создание и реализация проекта интерьера для пристройки из сруба было увлекательной задачей. Подбор освещения и текстиля полностью завершили пространство сделав его уютным. Камин был создан по моим эскизам с подборкой камня, фрезеровки и конструктива. Мы не красили стены, не меняли плитку. Был доработан и преобразован "имеющийся материал".Результат Вы можете оценить в фотографиях.

薪ストーブのあるリビング

つなぐデザイン一級建築士事務所

ヘリンボーンと薪ストーブ、スチールサッシによるゆったりとしたリビング
Design ideas for a large scandinavian formal open concept living room with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and timber.

Cyr Painting Project's

Cyr Painting, LLC

Design ideas for a large living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround and timber.

The Oliver

Hearth Homes

Photo of an expansive country open concept living room in Other with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

The Rock

SDA Architects

Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

Камень внизу, дерево вверху.

Silent-architect

Design ideas for a large contemporary living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, white floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround and Timber

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.