Photo of a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Transitional shingle style waterfront

Savoir Faire Home

The dark accent woods styled against the light tones of this living space create a beautiful contrast.
Large beach style open concept living room in Boston with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, blue walls and beige floor.

North London Victorian Property - Bespoke Joinery to Add Storage

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Victorian refurbished lounge with feature bespoke joinery and window dressings. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Allegro Bonus Modified

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

White Shaker Beach Home - Newport

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Skillman project

MAWR Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Indianapolis with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Petoskey - Beach House Retreat

Visbeen Architects

This beautiful, three-story, updated shingle-style cottage is perched atop a bluff on the shores of Lake Michigan, and was designed to make the most of its towering vistas. The proportions of the home are made even more pleasing by the combination of stone, shingles and metal roofing. Deep balconies and wrap-around porches emphasize outdoor living, white tapered columns, an arched dormer, and stone porticos give the cottage nautical quaintness, tastefully balancing the grandeur of the design. The interior space is dominated by vast panoramas of the water below. High ceilings are found throughout, giving the home an airy ambiance, while enabling large windows to display the natural beauty of the lakeshore. The open floor plan allows living areas to act as one sizeable space, convenient for entertaining. The diagonally situated kitchen is adjacent to a sunroom, dining area and sitting room. Dining and lounging areas can be found on the spacious deck, along with an outdoor fireplace. The main floor master suite includes a sitting area, vaulted ceiling, a private bath, balcony access, and a walk-through closet with a back entrance to the home’s laundry. A private study area at the front of the house is lined with built-in bookshelves and entertainment cabinets, creating a small haven for homeowners. The upper level boasts four guest or children’s bedrooms, two with their own private bathrooms. Also upstairs is a built-in office space, loft sitting area, ample storage space, and access to a third floor deck. The walkout lower level was designed for entertainment. Billiards, a bar, sitting areas, screened-in and covered porches make large groups easy to handle. Also downstairs is an exercise room, a large full bath, and access to an outdoor shower for beach-goers. Photographer: Bill Hebert Builder: David C. Bos Homes

Fresh & Cool Transitional Addition

Capaldi Building Company

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Kitsilano Urban Cottage

Simply Home Decorating

This tiny home is located on a treelined street in the Kitsilano neighborhood of Vancouver. We helped our client create a living and dining space with a beach vibe in this small front room that comfortably accommodates their growing family of four. The starting point for the decor was the client's treasured antique chaise (positioned under the large window) and the scheme grew from there. We employed a few important space saving techniques in this room... One is building seating into a corner that doubles as storage, the other is tucking a footstool, which can double as an extra seat, under the custom wood coffee table. The TV is carefully concealed in the custom millwork above the fireplace. Finally, we personalized this space by designing a family gallery wall that combines family photos and shadow boxes of treasured keepsakes. Interior Decorating by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Patios &Chimneys

Ghiloni Granite Design

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Ohio Riverfront Residence Great Room

Herald Gardell, Ltd. Design Services

A large space that was made narrow by a second staircase. We took the stairs out and turned it into the principle gathering space for the family, combining the functionalities of living room, great room, family room and media room.

3008 Blackstone Drive- Street of Dreams Home 2016

Authentic Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Oklahoma City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Sinclair St

Tracy Lynn Studio

Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in San Diego with a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and light hardwood floors.

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Jeannette Architects

Jeff Jeannette, Jeannette Architects
Design ideas for a large formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and medium hardwood floors.

Las Piedras

Dennis Thompson Architect

Chad Carper- Contractor Fred Rothenberg - Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and a library.

Custom Designn & Build: South Yarmouth

Patriot Builders Inc

Amber Jane Barricman
Beach style open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and light hardwood floors.

Kravis Residence

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Eric Rorer Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with a tile fireplace surround, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Lyrical Charm

Jodi Fleming Design

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Toronto with dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

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East Bay Fireplace

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Miramar Lakes

Michelle de Tournillon Design Consultant

This is an example of an expansive beach style open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, travertine floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

All TVs 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.