Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Appartement Parisien

Danila Design

Un canapé de trés belle qualité et dont la propriétaire ne voulait pas se séparer a été recouvert d'un velours de coton orange assorti aux coussins et matelas style futons qui sont sur la mezzanine.

Woodson Addition

2fORM Architecture

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Aspen Valley Ranch - Main Ranch House

Fuller Michael Architects Pc

Large country open concept living room in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Laguna Beach - Temple Hills

Corbin Reeves Construction

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Orange County with a two-sided fireplace, porcelain floors, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

House T

monovolume architecture + design

© Andrea Zanchi Photography
Inspiration for a modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Mountain Rustic Craftsman

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Wohnzimmer mit Kamin

Viebrockhaus

Im großzügigen Wohnzimmer ist genügend Platz für eine Sofaecke zum fern sehen und zwei Recamieren vor dem Kaminfeuer.
Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Hamburg with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, black floor and a freestanding tv.

Residential

Michael Kelley Photography

by Mike Kelley Photography
Inspiration for a modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Mustang Circle

KA DesignWorks

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, beige floor, white walls, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Modern Castle in Glencoe, IL

NEWLOOK Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Rustic Contemporary Home Bar

Urbanology Designs

Sesha Smith, Convey Studios
Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Mid Century Modern Minimal

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Contemporary living room

Foran Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and marble floors.

The Captiva Rustic Farmhouse ft. Lakeside sofas

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses

Get the look with Raymour & Flanigan's Lakeside sofa and Platinum Protection Plan
Photo of a country living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

16th Century Cotswold Cottage

Janey Butler Interiors

A beautiful 16th Century Cottage in a Cotswold Conservation Village. The cottage was very dated and needed total renovatation. The Living room was was in fact two rooms which were knocked into one, creating a lovely large living room area for our client. Keeping the existing large open fire place at one end of the inital one room and turning the old smaller fireplace which was discovered when renovation works began in the other initial room as a feature fireplace with kiln dried logs. Beautiful calming colour schemes were implemented. New hardwood windows were painted in a gorgeous colour and the Bisque radiators sprayed in a like for like colour. New Electrics & Plumbing throughout the whole cottage as it was very old and dated. A modern Oak & Glass Staircase replaced the very dated aliminium spiral staircase. A total Renovation / Conversion of this pretty 16th Century Cottage, creating a wonderful light, open plan feel in what was once a very dark, dated cottage in the Cotswolds.

Tian Shan Mountain House

Audrey Matlock Architect

Design ideas for an expansive modern formal loft-style living room in Other with light hardwood floors and a two-sided fireplace.

Vardagsrum

helsingHouse Fastighetsmäklare

Inspiration for a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Malmo with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Cariss Residence

Gies Architects

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Mountain Aloha

User

The view into the 2 story living room is spectacular! Limestone stacked on the contemporary open fireplace, complements the mahogany paneling with copper inset. Holly Hunt chair and Troscan chaise provide cozy seating, against Dongia window treatments.

All Fireplaces 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.