Beautiful all day, stunning by dusk, this luxurious Point Piper renovation is a quintessential ‘Sydney experience’. An enclave of relaxed understated elegance, the art-filled living level flows seamlessly out to terraces surrounded by lush gardens.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Mountain Ski Lodge

Faure Halvorsen Architects

This is an example of a country living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Del Mar Model - Summerwood Estates

Angela Arnone-Orel,

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Fireplace Seating

R|House Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, no tv, a ribbon fireplace, carpet and a stone fireplace surround.

Parsons Green

Samantha Watkins McRae

Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, coffered 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.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Living: pavimento originale in quadrotti di rovere massello; arredo vintage unito ad arredi disegnati su misura (panca e mobile bar) Tavolo in vetro con gambe anni 50; sedie da regista; divano anni 50 con nuovo tessuto blu/verde in armonia con il colore blu/verde delle pareti. Poltroncine anni 50 danesi; camino originale. Lampada tavolo originale Albini.

COZY CITY HOME

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Toronto with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted, exposed beam and wood.

Bourgogne

Maison Courty

Papier peint LGS
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Dijon with a library, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

Custom Living Room in Newport Beach

Jeffrey V. Riggs, Architect

Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Back Bay Condo

Bloomsbury Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Boston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Moody Blues

Laura Lee Home

A console with upholstered ottomans keeps cocktails at the ready while adding two additional seats. A gold starburst mirror reflects light into the moody bar area of the room. Vintage glasses mimic the blue and green theme.

Contemporary Living Room

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

Hill Country Shingle

Ekman Design Studio

Paneled walls, Limestone accent wall, custom carved black honed marble fireplace, coffered ceiling
Design ideas for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Whole House Remodel | OAK RIDGE

Alward Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Interior Design Photography

360 View Photography

Karina Kleeberg
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

White Centre Island Living Room with Field Stone Fireplace

Charles J Nafie Architecture + Design

The star of the living room, a 40-foot hearth that anchors the home both inside and out, serves as a divider of public and private spaces. The owner dreamed of a natural field stone loose laid fireplace by a local Long Island craftsman. It provides a beautiful, textured focal point that suits the context of the home. Floor to ceiling windows bring light and views, while an open hall balcony above is encased in glass and natural reclaimed wood. Photography by Adrian Wilson

Cameo Homes Inc., Utah's Luxury Home Builders & Remodelers

Cameo Homes Inc.

Country living room in Salt Lake City with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

All Wall Treatments Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.