William Mallat Photo 2022©
Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Brighton East Coastal Style Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

Whilst the main focus for this renovation was the kitchen and bathrooms, the clients used the opportunity to instil some better functionality and modern influences in some adjoining rooms. This bespoke entertainment unit was designed and built to house a new gas fireplace, with the tv wall mounted above. Once again, the stunning porcelain in the cladding of this fireplace, makes for a real focal point in the living room.

Modern Beach House

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, white floor, limestone floors and a wall-mounted tv.

KITCHEN / LIVING / DINING

Donna Guyler Design

Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Valor Fireplaces

Fireplace Re-Fitter

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Rustic Modern Living Room

LIV Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Camelback Country Estates

Living with Lolo

Interior Design Scottsdale
This is an example of a transitional living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and a tile fireplace surround.

Lakeshore Sagle

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

View of the open concept kitchen and living room space of the modern Lakeshore house in Sagle, Idaho. The all white kitchen on the left has maple paint grade shaker cabinets are finished in Sherwin Willams "High Reflective White" allowing the natural light from the view of the water to brighter the entire room. Cabinet pulls are Top Knobs black bar pull. A 36" Thermardor hood is finished with 6" wood paneling and stained to match the clients decorative mirror. All other appliances are stainless steel: GE Cafe 36" gas range, GE Cafe 24" dishwasher, and Zephyr Presrv Wine Refrigerator (not shown). The GE Cafe 36" french door refrigerator includes a Keurig K-Cup coffee brewing feature. Kitchen counters are finished with Pental Quartz in "Misterio," and backsplash is 4"x12" white subway tile from Vivano Marmo. Pendants over the raised counter are Chloe Lighting Walter Industrial. Kitchen sink is Kohler Vault with Kohler Simplice faucet in black. In the living room area, the wood burning stove is a Blaze King Boxer (24"), installed on a raised hearth using the same wood paneling as the range hood. The raised hearth is capped with black quartz to match the finish of the United Flowteck stone tile surround. A flat screen TV is wall mounted to the right of the fireplace. Flooring is laminated wood by Marion Way in Drift Lane "Daydream Chestnut". Walls are finished with Sherwin Williams "Snowbound" in eggshell. Baseboard and trim are finished in Sherwin Williams "High Reflective White."

Construction of Contemporary Home

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Living room with modern double-sided fireplace
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Boston with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Granada Modern Home

H. Customs Audio Video

Large and spacious living room/family room with modern styled chandeliers, hardwood flooring, wood beam ceilings, and large windows.
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Architectural Santa Monica Stunner

Thomas James Homes

Transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Santa Monica Minimal Spanish Villa

SHAPESIDE

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

PV Remodel 2

Sanders Design Studio llc

Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with a tile fireplace surround, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ecclectic, Modern Home in Castle Pines

Libbie Holmes Photography

Gorgeous open-concept, art-filled modern home in Castle Pines Colorado
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Denver with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Arrowhead Ski Pad

Reed Design Group

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

Rustic Modern Home

Custom One Homes

Inspiration for a transitional formal living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Warm contemporary Kitchen and living room in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

Fort York Lobby

Designtheory Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive scandinavian open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Southern Parisian

The Guest House Studio, ASID

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Details

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Living Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, no tv, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with White Walls and a Tile 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.