Inspiration for a large modern formal loft-style living room in San Diego with grey walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Mill Valley Bungalow

Elena Calabrese Design & Decor

Michelle Drewes
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and a wall-mounted tv.

Custom Residence - Canton GA

Caldwell-Cline Architects & Designers

This is an example of a country living room in Atlanta with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

The 1920 Farmhouse Remodel

User

Updated living space
Photo of a small country open concept living room in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Elegant and Light Living Room- Valley Village, California

designstiles

Transitional Living Room with custom drapery to accent the high ceiling and windows. poufs/stools in front of fireplace for additional seating.

Contemporary Home with Wall of Glass overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Charles Lauersdorf Realty Pro Shots
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Kitchen Extension Dulwich

dRAW Architecture

Small transitional living room in London with grey walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and green floor.

Mid-Century Ranch

Niche Interiors

R. Brad Knipstein
Inspiration for a large living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

The Mountain Green Modern Farmhouse

Habitations Residential Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Carpet One Design Gallery

Williams Carpet One

Small traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Heatilator Design Gallery

Perfection Supply

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Serenity

Sun West Custom Homes LLC

Living room with large pocketing doors to give a indoor outdoor living space flowing out to the pool edge.
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Las Vegas with travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and beige floor.

Manhattan Penthouse

BrickFarm

Design ideas for a small contemporary open concept living room in New York with a home bar, plywood floors, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and white walls.

Easy Breezy

SV Design

The layout of this colonial-style house lacked the open, coastal feel the homeowners wanted for their summer retreat. Siemasko + Verbridge worked with the homeowners to understand their goals and priorities: gourmet kitchen; open first floor with casual, connected lounging and entertaining spaces; an out-of-the-way area for laundry and a powder room; a home office; and overall, give the home a lighter and more “airy” feel. SV’s design team reprogrammed the first floor to successfully achieve these goals. SV relocated the kitchen to what had been an underutilized family room and moved the dining room to the location of the existing kitchen. This shift allowed for better alignment with the existing living spaces and improved flow through the rooms. The existing powder room and laundry closet, which opened directly into the dining room, were moved and are now tucked in a lower traffic area that connects the garage entrance to the kitchen. A new entry closet and home office were incorporated into the front of the house to define a well-proportioned entry space with a view of the new kitchen. By making use of the existing cathedral ceilings, adding windows in key locations, removing very few walls, and introducing a lighter color palette with contemporary materials, this summer cottage now exudes the light and airiness this home was meant to have. © Dan Cutrona Photography

Modern Family Home

Studio56 Building Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Beach Home Remodel

Alair Homes Sanibel

This mid-century home was completely remodeled to create a more modern beach-side home. With clean lines, large windows, and an open-concept living space this home has been completely transformed in a beachside oasis.

Traditional Brick Fireplace - American Hearth

American Hearth - Empire Comfort Systems

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in St Louis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Naples Premier Home Remodel

Alair Homes Sanibel

This contemporary craftsman style home features unique vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, and a luxurious master suite. The outdoor garden space and pool area are completely covered by an expansive solarium so the area can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround and a Brick 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.