Country open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

COASTAL FARMHOUSE

Claridge Construction

Large contemporary open concept living room in Adelaide with white walls, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and vaulted.

Central Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

The Mountain Green Modern Farmhouse

Habitations Residential Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Functionality With Custom-Made White Oak Bookshelf in Cottage Living Room

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

An elevated modern cottage living room with a custom-built wall unit featuring a sleek bookshelf. Crafted with a keen eye for contemporary design, this project seamlessly blends functionality and style. The unit boasts clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic, perfectly complementing the cozy charm of the cottage space. With ample shelving for favourite reads and display items, this bespoke addition transforms the living room into a curated haven of sophistication and comfort.

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Large midcentury enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a corner fireplace and beige floor.

Magnolia

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Westhampton Beach Playhouse

Chango

Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Millwork Design, Furniture Design, Art Curation, & AV Design by Chango & Co. Photography by Sean Litchfield See the feature in Domino Magazine

Massachusetts Farm House

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Lato Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection in Modern Customer Space | MO

Flooret

Crisp tones of maple and birch. Minimal and modern, the perfect backdrop for every room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Historical Oceanfront

Studio H Design Group

This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in San Diego with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

Organic & Modern Nashville Family Home

Kathy Kuo Designs Inc

Styling details in this modern living room design.
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Vaulted ceilings opens the main floor

Denver Design Group

As we discussed pulling down the interior walls and hoisting load-bearing beams in their place it became clear that the existing ceiling had to go and a new vaulted ceiling, complete with skylights would create a spacious, sunny, open living space.

Living Room Feature Wall

Stephanie Calderon Interiors

Stephanie Calderon Interiors added a feature wall, electric fireplace, new overhead fan/lighting, area rug and shelving to create a cozy and inviting space for this family. We didn't forget to include the baskets on the shelves for additional storage. (Back wall actually opens up to kitchen)

SUMMIT RIDGE

Lissa Lee Hickman

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Bayshores Residence

Eric Aust Architect

Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Upscale Farmhouse

Owen Homes LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country loft-style living room in Kansas City with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Built Ins - Willoughby

Mauk Cabinets by Design

A living room that received some wonderful updates. New built ins, flooring, and custom fireplace work has given this room a brighter and sleeker look. Using the clean lines of Marsh's Atlanta doors on the built in's help compliment the lines of the shiplap on the fireplace. The Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring in "Latte" compliments the color of the brick well while still keeping the space light and bright.

Cypress Grove Model Home

Warehouse 67

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and a standard fireplace.

Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround and a Wall-mounted TV

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.