When Shannon initially contacted me, she was a tad nervous. When had been referred to me but i think a little intimidated none the less. The goal was to update the Living room.

Minimalist Farm House

Lori Henle Interiors

Living Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Coastal Spanish - Living / Dining

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Updated furnishings and lighting provide a fresh update for a traditional Spanish home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Four Seasons Room - Cathedral Ceiling & Skylights

Benvenuti and Stein

Bright four seasons room with fireplace, cathedral ceiling skylights, large windows and sliding doors that open to patio. Need help with your home transformation? Call Benvenuti and Stein design build for full service solutions. 847.866.6868. Norman Sizemore- photographer

Summit View Modern Glass House

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with ceramic floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Sun Valley Modern Custom Build

Mountainwood Construction

Gorgeous living room with inviting stone fireplace, picture television and unparalleled views. Eleven foot tall triple panel sliding La Cantina door provides amazing connection to the patio and mountain air.

French Remodel

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Cast-stone fireplace surround and chimney with built in wood and tv center.
Design ideas for a large open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and vaulted.

waterfront retreat

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The great room has a two story fireplace flanked by recesssed display shelving. Everything was painted out the same color as the walls for unification and to achieve an updated interior. The oversized furnishings help to ground the space. An open loft and galley hall overlook the space from the second floor and massive windwows let in full light from the covered deck beyond.

The Elm

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom living room with vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Napa, CA - Contemporary Vineyard Estate - new construction

Gwen Callan Design, ASID

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Stack House

J Square Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, bamboo floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Grayson

WEST BAY HOMES real estate development

Photo of a country living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and vaulted.

Crown Residence 2

4D Design + Consulting

This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

California Cottage

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin inspired living room with stone fireplace, dark olive green wainscoting walls, a brown velvet couch, twin blue floral oversized chairs, plaid rug, a dark wood coffee table, and antique chandelier lighting.

MODERN - TALES OF DAY AND NIGHT PORTFOLIO

R|HAUS Design

OPEN CONCEPT BLACK AND WHITE MONOCHROME LIVING ROOM WITH GOLD BRASS TONES. BLACK AND WHITE LUXURY WITH MARBLE FLOORS.
This is an example of a large formal open concept living room in New York with black walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Legacy Home - Gathering Room Views

Schultz Building Inc

A Gathering Room with Vaulted Ceiling featuring Decorative Fir Timber Trusses with and a Stone Fireplace and Hearth. The Tall Wall of Windows allows occupants to feel right in nature with gorgeous views of the lake and trees. Decorative Fir Timber Posts and Beam frame the entry to the Kitchen / Dining / Breakfast area. The drywalled walls feature a hand applied skip-trowel texture. A serene space for gathering with loved ones and friends.

Rustic Cabin: Living Room

Wiles Design Group

Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and vaulted.

Simplicity on the Water

Interior Changes home design & consulting

Custom furnishings and interesting found items appoint this relaxed and well dressed lake house from one end to the other. The whole furniture grouping ground coziness into the huge vaulted room.

Calistoga Vacation Home

Wit Interiors

A high-pitch ceiling with exposed beams opens up this living room along with the many windows and skylights. A neutral palette creates a warm and inviting contemporary space. Layered rugs highlight more intimate seating while creating a coziness at the sofa are. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill

Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround and Vaulted

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.