Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and a standard fireplace.

Living Room Fireplace and Outdoor Space

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Diego with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

RYE / TRANSITIONAL

ACK Design Inc.

Photo of a transitional living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Glass House with Pool Views

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Design ideas for an expansive modern loft-style living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and a tile fireplace surround.

New Traditional Design Wellesley

Corinne Acampora Interiors & Art

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

гостиная

BERNIDESIGN

фотограф: Сергей Красюк
Design ideas for a transitional living room in Other with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

Venice Beach Spanish Contemporary

Alexis Manfer, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Aqua Project

Joyce Keeney Design

Design ideas for a large beach style enclosed living room in Charleston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

A Beautiful Blue Haven

Pistro Builders

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

Southern Island Abode

MITCHELL HILL

Inspiration for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Charleston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Elizabeth Street

K Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Gale-Rew Custom/Marx

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Tualatin Farmhouse

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

The clerestory windows provide ample and balanced natural light to the great room.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Cottonwoods Project

The Fox Group

Photo of a traditional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Project 8 Entire House Remodel

HomeFront Interior Design

Greg Boll Photography © HomeFront
Large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

VH Design - Custom Modern Furniture

David D Harlan Architects LLC

York Trays [Pair]; Red Stained Ash with Ebony Walnut Frame. Veral-Harlan Collection custom designs furniture with local craftsman partners. Each piece addresses their interior needs with custom made, unique solutions.

Fireplace Xtrordinair Design Gallery

Woodheat Specialists DBA: The Chimney Doctors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Fireplace Surround

User

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Other with a tile fireplace surround, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and brown floor.

Hampton's Style Home

Monarch & Maker

Off the family room, to the right, you'll see the entry way into the master bedroom..
Inspiration for a large beach style formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Charleston Crafted James Island

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Charleston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround and Brown Floor

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.