A stunning Black living room with accents of deep fuchsia, orange, hot pink and gold.
Inspiration for a transitional formal living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

車庫リノベーションで非日常を味わう

有限会社　夢工房

Inspiration for a country living room in Other with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, wallpaper and wallpaper.

長めの良いリビング

本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所

高台にあり、眺望のよいLDK
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, white floor, wallpaper, wallpaper and a tile fireplace surround.

塩江の家（減築・リノベーション）

株式会社　創芸

LDK+薪ストーブスペース
This is an example of a mid-sized living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

スキャンサームがある左沢の二世帯住宅

グッドライフ黒田工務所

薪ストーブの世界最高峰スキャンサームをつけたい。高性能な住宅でゆったり火を眺めて過ごすリビングをつくった。素足に針葉樹のような温もりを感じることができるくるみの無垢フローリング。ウォールナットをたくさんつかって落ち着いたコーディネートを。毎日の家事が楽になる日々の暮らしを想像して。家族のためだけの動線を考え、たったひとつ間取りを一緒に考えた。そして、家族の想いがまたひとつカタチになりました。外皮平均熱貫流率(UA値) : 0.46W/m2･K 断熱等性能等級 : 等級[4] 一次エネルギー消費量等級 : 等級[5] 構造計算：許容応力度計算仕様：長期優良住宅認定性能向上計画認定住宅地域型グリーン化事業（高度省エネ型）

心地良い空間が紡ぐ、０(ゼロ)LDKのヒュッゲな家

SARA HOME/ 株式会社桜建築事務所

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Other with white walls, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

琵琶湖湖畔のモダン別荘

株式会社インターリビング

小上がりコーナー和室とカウンターデスク
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Mid Century Modern Living Room (Stage Three)

I Am Nomad

車庫リノベーションで非日常を味わう

有限会社　夢工房

This is an example of a country living room in Other with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Гостиная-кухня

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

豊橋石巻町の家

株式会社kotori

周囲を木々に囲まれた敷地の中で南側に大胆に開いたリビング空間。爽やかな光のなか、とても開放的な空間に仕上がりました。極限までシャープに仕上げた片持ち階段は、空間の中でよいアクセントとなっています。
Large scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

三豊市のULTRA遊ぶ家平屋

黒渕忍建築設計事務所

やわらかい雰囲気の照明。照明は要所を照らし、つけすぎず、陰影を楽しみます。
This is an example of a living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

調布の家

大庭建築設計事務所

Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Tokyo with dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

長南町のヴィラ　リビングダイニング

TAPO 富岡建築計画事務所

長南町のヴィラ　リビングダイニング撮影：石井雅義
Photo of a modern living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, wallpaper, wallpaper and white walls.

Highgate Arts & Crafts Home

Caroline Couzens Design Ltd

A lounge area oozing period style and charm. The tired woodchip wallpaper and jaded brilliant white paint has been replaced with palette of Dulux Heritage paints in warm earth tones. Sensitive paint treatments to the wooden fire surround allows it to take centre stage.

-HUCK- ビルトインガレージ

彩羽工藝舎

Inspiration for a mid-sized open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

薪ストーブの温もりとヌックダイニングのある家

グッドライフ黒田工務所

ダイニングを隠れ家っぽいヌックにしたい。土間付きの広々大きいリビングがほしい。テレワークもできる書斎をつくりたい。全部暖める最高級薪ストーブ「スキャンサーム」。無垢フローリングは節の少ないオークフロアを。家族みんなで動線を考え、快適な間取りに。沢山の理想を詰め込み、たったひとつ建築計画を考えました。そして、家族の想いがまたひとつカタチになりました。

Гостиная-кухня

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, wallpaper, wallpaper and a tile fireplace surround.

長南町のヴィラ　リビングダイニング

TAPO 富岡建築計画事務所

長南町のヴィラ　リビングダイニング撮影：石井雅義
This is an example of a modern living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, wallpaper and wallpaper.

住み継ぐ家

SINOYA

落ち着く居間夜は薪ストーブでゆっくりと。元は廊下で分断され、暗く閉鎖的だった空間。撤去する部分を吟味し、ファミリーリビングに適した「落ち着くけど、明るく開放的」という一見矛盾する空間を目指しました。
Inspiration for a mid-sized living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround and Wallpaper

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.