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

Modern Castle in Glencoe, IL

NEWLOOK Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

San Francisco Apartment 2

Workroom C

Eric Zepeda Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Large transitional open concept living room in Cincinnati with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Great Room

Kinning Design Build

Large modern formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Portside

Zimmerman Interiors

Patrick Brickman
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Charleston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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Gilles Clement Designs

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Modern Marble Fireplace

Ember Fireplaces

This modern renovation creates a focal point for a cool and modern living room with a linear fireplace surrounded by a wall of wood grain granite. The TV nook is recessed for safety and to create a flush plane for the stone and television. The firebox is enhanced with black enamel panels as well as driftwood and crystal media. The stainless steel surround matches the mixed metal accents of the furnishings.

Transitional Living Room

Photo of a transitional living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Modern Marble Fireplace

Ember Fireplaces

Newport Waterfront

Blackband Design

Master Sitting Room
Design ideas for an expansive beach style enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Hilltop Casual

Sarah Noel Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Spanish Colonial in Belvedere

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Photography: Michael Hunter
Design ideas for a large open concept living room in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Room To Spare

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Houston with white walls, ceramic floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and wallpaper.

Prichett

Avan Construction Inc.

Great Room Cabinets
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Old Beach Spec Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with blue walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Invergordon

AFT Construction

Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Epic Homes - Ferngrove

The Fireplace Warehouse

Savannah Heating BCF Light
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Houston, Texas | Katy Lakes - Classic Villanova Living Room

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Weeburn Living Room

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients purchased a 1963 home that had never been updated! They wanted to redesign the central living area, which included the kitchen, formal dining and living room/den. Their original kitchen was small and completely closed off from the rest of the house. They wanted to repurpose the formal living room into the new formal dining room and open up the kitchen to the den and add a large island with seating for casual dining. The original den was now a nice living room, open to the kitchen, but also with a great view to their new pool! They wanted to keep some walls for their fun New Orleans one-of-a-kind artwork. They also did not want to be able to see the kitchen from the entryway. They also wanted a bar area built in somewhere, they just weren’t sure where. Our designers did an amazing job on this project, figuring out where to cut walls, where to keep them, replaced windows with doors, bringing the outdoors in and really brightening up the entire space. Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

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.