Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

Photo of a traditional open concept living room in Other with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Coral Ridge Modern Residence

The Benedict Bullock Group PA

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Miami with brown walls, marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Bluffview Estate

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Dallas with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Georgina Court

Pizzale Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Meadow Place Dream -Modern Country Farmhouse

BENNEFIELD Construction Ltd.

Fall in love with this Beautiful Modern Country Farmhouse nestled in Cobble Hill BC. This Farmhouse has an ideal design for a family home, sprawled on 2 levels that are perfect for daily family living a well as entertaining guests and hosting special celebrations. This gorgeous kitchen boasts beautiful fir beams with herringbone floors.

Winnett Residence

Level Studio

Our Winnett Residence Project had a long, narrow and open concept living space that our client’s wanted to function both as a living room and permanent work space. Inspired by a lighthouse from needlework our client crafted, we decided to go with a low peninsula gas fireplace that functions as a beautiful room divider, acts as an island when entertaining and is transparent on 3 sides to allow light to filter in the space. A large sectional and coffee table opposite custom millwork increases seating and storage allowing this space to be used for the family and when guests visit. Paired with a collection of Canadiana prints all featuring water play off the white and blue colour scheme with touches of plants everywhere.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

The Royal Oakville Club

Khachi Design + Build

Large transitional open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Estate - Utah County - (44)

Magleby Construction

Expansive asian formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and wood walls.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room with entry and breakfast nook beyond. Stair to second floor
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Salón con chimenea y tv imitación a cuadro

Sincro

Photo of a large industrial open concept living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Mid-Century Modern Living Room

Miranda Frigon Designs

Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

Meadow Place Dream -Modern Country Farmhouse

BENNEFIELD Construction Ltd.

Estate - Utah County - (44)

Magleby Construction

Design ideas for an expansive asian formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and wood walls.

Wahroonga

Angela Steyn & Co Design

Contemporary living room
Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Fireplace Surround Detail

Pleasant Barn Road

Marble mosaic tile fireplace surround in living room with sconce lighting. Artwork installed at a later date.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Living Space

Drift Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Wollongong with a two-sided fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

Olive Street

Julian Design

Design ideas for a small beach style open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Zona salotto: Collegamento con la zona cucina tramite porta in vetro ad arco. Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Camino passante con vetro lato sala. Proiettore e biciclette su soppalco. La parete in legno di larice chiude la cabina armadio.

All Wall Treatments Living Room Design Photos with a Two-sided Fireplace

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.