Expansive country open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Kitchen and Main Floor Remodel in Crawfordsville

Riverside Construction, LLC

White shiplap was used on the kitchen hood, a wall in the dining room, and the new fireplace surround, tying the whole level of the home together. The flooring chosen was a beautiful resilient, luxury Oak Vinyl Plank from Shaw Floorte. New light fixtures, appliances, an undermount sink, and a calming blue wall color complete this fresh, updated kitchen and living room.

Portfolio Staging for Developer

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Large country open concept living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Artwork for your home

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

This is the AFTER picture of the living room showing the shiplap on the fireplace and the wall that was built on the stairs that replaced the stair railing. This is the view from the entry. We gained more floor space by removing the tiled hearth pad. Removing the supporting wall in the kitchen now provides a clear shot to see the extensive copper pot collection.

Middleton

The Cutter's Edge

This is an example of a beach style open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Mid Valley Modern Farmhouse

Inplace, LTD

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Living Room updates

TMD Architects

This colorfully decorated living room is perfect for family gatherings.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Charleston with a home bar, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

SAVANNA DESIGN BUILD PROJECT

NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Brooks Farm

BPC Architecture + Interior Design

Design ideas for a country living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Metro Boston Classic Style

Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography

Elegant Family Room designed for relaxing and entertaining.
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and planked wall panelling.

Built-Ins

Constructive Design Build

Design ideas for a small modern loft-style living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Coburg Farmhouse Remodel

Arbor South Architecture

Inspiration for an expansive enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Original Stone House

Belinda Kelly Interior Design

We added built-in on either side of the gas fireplace to create a place for everything in what was otherwise a small living room area. The result warm and cozy!

Cedar Point Home

Toms Price Home

Living room
Photo of a country open concept living room in Milwaukee with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The Denver Modern Project

The Design Bar Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

A new family home

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

View of great room fireplace overlooking the pool and lounge area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Ruben Grayton Beach

Aaron Stone Construction

Beach style open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and planked wall panelling.

Metro Boston Classic Style

Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography

Interior

Constructive Design Build

Small modern loft-style living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround and Planked Wall Panelling

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.