Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Hinkler House

R ARCHITECTURE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, wood walls, a wood fireplace surround, recessed, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Mirabel moderne

RénoDéco etc.

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, ceramic floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood walls.

Mountain Modern Lodge

VPC Builders, LLC

VPC’s featured Custom Home Project of the Month for March is the spectacular Mountain Modern Lodge. With six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, this custom built 11,200 square foot timber frame residence exemplifies breathtaking mountain luxury. The home borrows inspiration from its surroundings with smooth, thoughtful exteriors that harmonize with nature and create the ultimate getaway. A deck constructed with Brazilian hardwood runs the entire length of the house. Other exterior design elements include both copper and Douglas Fir beams, stone, standing seam metal roofing, and custom wire hand railing. Upon entry, visitors are introduced to an impressively sized great room ornamented with tall, shiplap ceilings and a patina copper cantilever fireplace. The open floor plan includes Kolbe windows that welcome the sweeping vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The great room also includes access to the vast kitchen and dining area that features cabinets adorned with valances as well as double-swinging pantry doors. The kitchen countertops exhibit beautifully crafted granite with double waterfall edges and continuous grains. VPC’s Modern Mountain Lodge is the very essence of sophistication and relaxation. Each step of this contemporary design was created in collaboration with the homeowners. VPC Builders could not be more pleased with the results of this custom-built residence.

Vue sur l'entrée

La Compagnie de la Maison

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with light hardwood floors, decorative wall panelling, a library, green walls, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Braeside

Lush Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for a small midcentury enclosed living room in Calgary with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Playful Patterned Home

Reyne Design

Rich dark sitting room with a nod to the mid-century. Rich and indulgent this is a room for relaxing in a dramatic moody room
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Berkshire with a music area, blue walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wallpaper.

Traditional Renovation on Aspen

Stalburg Design

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Tiburon Re-Style

Marracar Design

Client wanted to freshen up their living room space to make it feel contemporary with a coastal flare
This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Camberwell Refurbishment

dillon&beth

Adding character and storage back into this period property living room with these bespoke alcove units.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Masculine & Cozy Cottage

Monarch & Maker

Nestled within the charming confines of Bluejack National, our design team utilized all the space this cozy cottage had to offer. Towering custom drapery creates the illusion of grandeur, guiding the eye toward the shiplap ceiling and exposed wooden beams. While the color palette embraces neutrals and earthy tones, playful pops of color and intriguing southwestern accents inject vibrancy and character into the space.

Créer une chambre dans un petit appartement

Fables de Murs

le canapé est légèrement décollé du mur pour laisser les portes coulissantes circuler derrière.
Small modern open concept living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Top Honors & Award Winners from Pineapple House - ASID Design Excellence Winners

Pineapple House Interior Design

Pineapple House produced a modern but charming interior wall pattern using horizontal planks with ¼” reveal in this home on the Intra Coastal Waterway. Designers incorporated energy efficient down lights and 1’” slotted linear air diffusers in new coffered and beamed wood ceilings. The designers use windows and doors that can remain open to circulate fresh air when the climate permits. @ Daniel Newcomb Photography

Magnificent Minimalist Living Space

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

This family room space screams sophistication with the clean design and transitional look. The new 65” TV is now camouflaged behind the vertically installed black shiplap. New curtains and window shades soften the new space. Wall molding accents with wallpaper inside make for a subtle focal point. We also added a new ceiling molding feature for architectural details that will make most look up while lounging on the twin sofas. The kitchen was also not left out with the new backsplash, pendant / recessed lighting, as well as other new inclusions.

Apartment Makeover Challenge

Garrett Interiors

This project was a one room makeover challenge where the sofa and recliner were existing in the space already and we had to configure and work around the existing furniture. For the design of this space I wanted for the space to feel colorful and modern while still being able to maintain a level of comfort and welcomeness.

APPARTEMENT BORDEAUX

CONTRAST DESIGN

Rénovation d’un appartement - Bordeaux. Respecter le charme de l’ancien en conservant cet harmonie du blanc avec du mobilier haut de gamme tout en apportant une touche de couleur au sol.

Royal Berkshire // Full Home Interior Design Project

Clark + Aldine

Custom designed fireplace with molding design. Vaulted ceilings with stunning lighting. Built-in cabinetry for storage and floating shelves for displacing items you love. Comfortable furniture for a growing family: sectional sofa, leather chairs, vintage rug creating a light and airy living space.

City Style

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This blue drapery features custom, grey and white cloud embroidery.
This is an example of a traditional living room in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Midcentury Moroccan Loft Living Room | Kimball Starr Interior Design

Kimball Starr Interior Design

San Francisco loft contemporary living room, which mixes a mid-century modern sofa with Moroccan influences in a patterned ottoman used as a coffee table, and teardrop-shaped brass pendant lamps. Full height gold curtains filter sunlight into the space and a yellow and green patterned rug anchors the living area in front of a wall-mounted TV over a mid-century sideboard used as media storage.

Chula Vista - Full House Remodeling

Europe Construction

Full Home Remodeling in San Diego, CA. White Cabinets and Grey Entertainment Center with a big Flat TV and Fireplace. White Cabinets made in Italy by Stosa Cucine. Remodeled by Europe Construction

All Wall Treatments Living Room Design Photos with a Wood 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.