Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

2018 Street of Dreams - Private Reserve

BC Custom Construction

Stephen Fiddes
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Portland with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Design Créatif | New Traditional on Glen Crest

Design Créatif

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

North London Victorian Property - Bespoke Joinery to Add Storage

User

Victorian refurbished lounge with feature bespoke joinery and window dressings. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Skillman project

MAWR Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Indianapolis with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Coastal Modern

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Chad Mellon Photographer
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Patios &Chimneys

Ghiloni Granite Design

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Prairie Retreat

April Balliette

Ryan Gamma Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Lake Ave. Residence- Saratoga Springs

Galarneau Builders Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House

Flavin Architects

The guesthouse of our Green Mountain Getaway follows the same recipe as the main house. With its soaring roof lines and large windows, it feels equally as integrated into the surrounding landscape. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Lake Bluff, IL. Lake Front Estate New Construction

Jeremy Lew & Assoc., Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Statement fireplace with seashell decor

AA Design Firm

We needed to create some sort of statement on this wall. So we built a fireplace with custom shelves and cabinets to match. We made sure that the line from the fireplace matched the height of the cabinets to ensure very clean lines on this wall.

All Modern

Gervis Design Studio

Photograph by Ibi Designs
Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Monte Sereno Transitional New Home Build

Charisma Design

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Contemporary Kitchen & Family Room - Hamptons Woodfield Country Club

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

From this view you can see the depth in the 3D tile. It is a very subtle texture. The 1/2" thick glass shelves. The LED cove lighting can be set to all the colors of the rainbow. The TV mounted over the ribbon fireplace is recessed into the 3 dimensional tile. It pivots on a bracket so it can also be seen by the chef in the kitchen!

New Construction

Green Love Homes, LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Traditional Living Room

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Houston with yellow walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

San MIchele

Harbourside Custom Homes

Giovanni Photography
Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Dominion - Privada Yesa

CKC Custom Homes

Jason Roberts
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround and a Wall-mounted TV

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.