This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Modern New Construction in Providence, RI

SR Fine Home Builders

Architect: Doug Brown, DBVW Architects / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Living Rooms & Great Rooms by Design Connection, Inc.

Design Connection, Inc.

The owners of this Johnson County home wanted to update to the living room with new colors and styles, after living 17 years in the home. The original furniture worked well within the design plans that were part of a larger first-floor renovation. Arlene Ladegaard of Design Connection, Inc. was ready for the challenge. Design Connection, Inc. team crafted a new floor plan and produced a harmony of design through more organic and subtle hues, textiles and texture of wood pieces. Central to the décor is the fireplace surround, changed to Carrera marble with gray and white veining. To offset the marble, the design team painted the room a soft transparent gray and the fireplace trims a darker gray. The clients never thought they would want a gray home, but with warming up the trim color, they love the new look of their living room and first floor. Design Connection, Inc. provided: furniture, accessories, area rugs, paint and marble and installation, hard wood floor refinishing and project management to ensure the project would run smoothly and be completed to the high standards of Design Connection, Inc.

Arts and Crafts Fireplace

Motawi Tileworks

Classic Arts and Crafts fireplace by Motawi Tileworks
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in Detroit with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Beach Style Living Room

This is an example of a beach style living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

North Scottsdale Custom

AFT Construction

Roehner + Ryan
This is an example of a mid-sized formal open concept living room in Phoenix with ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and white walls.

Golf Course Views - Bay Harbor

BOYD Construction Company Inc.

Two Story Living Room with light oak wide plank wood floors. Floor to ceiling fireplace and oversized chandelier.
Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

The Brielle

CMM Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Asaro Place Kitchen/Living Room remodel

Alair Homes Plano

This house was built in 1994 and our clients have been there since day one. They wanted a complete refresh in their kitchen and living areas and a few other changes here and there; now that the kids were all off to college! They wanted to replace some things, redesign some things and just repaint others. They didn’t like the heavy textured walls, so those were sanded down, re-textured and painted throughout all of the remodeled areas. The kitchen change was the most dramatic by painting the original cabinets a beautiful bluish-gray color; which is Benjamin Moore Gentleman’s Gray. The ends and cook side of the island are painted SW Reflection but on the front is a gorgeous Merola “Arte’ white accent tile. Two Island Pendant Lights ‘Aideen 8-light Geometric Pendant’ in a bronze gold finish hung above the island. White Carrara Quartz countertops were installed below the Viviano Marmo Dolomite Arabesque Honed Marble Mosaic tile backsplash. Our clients wanted to be able to watch TV from the kitchen as well as from the family room but since the door to the powder bath was on the wall of breakfast area (no to mention opening up into the room), it took up good wall space. Our designers rearranged the powder bath, moving the door into the laundry room and closing off the laundry room with a pocket door, so they can now hang their TV/artwork on the wall facing the kitchen, as well as another one in the family room! We squared off the arch in the doorway between the kitchen and bar/pantry area, giving them a more updated look. The bar was also painted the same blue as the kitchen but a cool Moondrop Water Jet Cut Glass Mosaic tile was installed on the backsplash, which added a beautiful accent! All kitchen cabinet hardware is ‘Amerock’ in a champagne finish. In the family room, we redesigned the cabinets to the right of the fireplace to match the other side. The homeowners had invested in two new TV’s that would hang on the wall and display artwork when not in use, so the TV cabinet wasn’t needed. The cabinets were painted a crisp white which made all of their decor really stand out. The fireplace in the family room was originally red brick with a hearth for seating. The brick was removed and the hearth was lowered to the floor and replaced with E-Stone White 12x24” tile and the fireplace surround is tiled with Heirloom Pewter 6x6” tile. The formal living room used to be closed off on one side of the fireplace, which was a desk area in the kitchen. The homeowners felt that it was an eye sore and it was unnecessary, so we removed that wall, opening up both sides of the fireplace into the formal living room. Pietra Tiles Aria Crystals Beach Sand tiles were installed on the kitchen side of the fireplace and the hearth was leveled with the floor and tiled with E-Stone White 12x24” tile. The laundry room was redesigned, adding the powder bath door but also creating more storage space. Waypoint flat front maple cabinets in painted linen were installed above the appliances, with Top Knobs “Hopewell” polished chrome pulls. Elements Carrara Quartz countertops were installed above the appliances, creating that added space. 3x6” white ceramic subway tile was used as the backsplash, creating a clean and crisp laundry room! The same tile on the hearths of both fireplaces (E-Stone White 12x24”) was installed on the floor. The powder bath was painted and 12x36” Ash Fiber Ceramic tile was installed vertically on the wall behind the sink. All hardware was updated with the Signature Hardware “Ultra”Collection and Shades of Light “Sleekly Modern” new vanity lights were installed. All new wood flooring was installed throughout all of the remodeled rooms making all of the rooms seamlessly flow into each other. The homeowners love their updated home! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Midcentury Modern Living Rooms

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Bob Foran
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Patagonia | Living Room

JayMarc Homes

The modern gas fireplace is complete with gray tile surround and stained mantle.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Esther - Clearwater

WERK | Building Modern

Open concept living room as viewed from behind kitchen island reclads existing corner fireplace, adds white oak to vaulted ceiling, and refines trim carpentry details throughout - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern

Highlands Cove

Alysse Matthews Interiors

Contemporary living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Q1 Gas Fireplace with Brick Liner and a High Definition Log Set

Okanagan Home Center

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Greene Ave

| MARSHALL DESIGN GROUP |

Transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Crystal Cabinets & Quartz Countertops with Built In Lighting

Stellar Renovations

This kitchen and great room was design by Annette Starkey at Living Environment Design and built by Stellar Renovations. Crystal Cabinets, quartz countertops with a waterfall edge, lots of in-cabinet and under-cabinet lighting, and custom tile contribute to this beautiful space.

Salvo • Luxury Oceanfront • Hatteras Dream

SAGA Realty & Construction

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond

Yoko Kloeden Design

Photography: YAYOI
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary living room in London with light hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, white floor and white walls.

Mid-Century Ranch

Niche Interiors

R. Brad Knipstein
Inspiration for a large living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Stonegate at Rush Creek - Fall 2017 Model Home

Iverson Homes

Great Room with Center Fireplace & Custom Built In Two-Toned Cabinetry Surround
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.