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.

Belfast Victorian Home

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Detailed ribbed doors on the media cabinet and alcove storage. Client's own original artwork.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Belfast with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Historic Stanton Park Renovation in Capitol Hill, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Small traditional enclosed living room in DC Metro with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Woolooware House

Novari Interior Design

Inspiration for a formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Kamas, Utah Home Remodel Project

Shearer Designs

Meaghan Larsen Photographer. Lisa Shearer Designer
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Element House

NWC Construction

Built by NWC Construciton Ryan Gamma Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and multi-coloured floor.

Ridgewood Cape Cod Living Room

JK interior living

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Haven

Veranda Designer Homes

Mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Legacy Grove 2 Storey

Timberland Homes

This is an example of an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Exposed Brick Living Room

Gil Mill Custom Homes

The Living Room has exposed brick and crown molding to take advantage of the architecture. We built a faux fireplace, radiator covering cabinet on the right sideand a storage cabinet on the left side, and a mantel with an extra thick 2 1/4" southern yellow pine top and slate surround. The bookshelves are also made of southern yellow pine supported by cast iron pipes. The cabinet door panels are made of metal sheet to allow the radiator ventilation and to allow remote controls to signal the electronics within. The cabinetry has a crackled paint finish to simulate age and time, adding a cozy, lived in effect.

Charlotte Living Room/Dining Room Remodel

Metropolitan Design Concepts

Living room was changed by painting the walls, adding new furniture, drapery, rug and accessories.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Charlotte with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Codere Construction Inc. Projects

Codere Construction Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Portland Maine with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Lot 26, Schaffer's Mill

Lot C Architecture

Great Room view to pond
Country formal living room in Sacramento with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Triveny Neighborhood Model Home

True Homes USA

Triveny Model Home - Living Room
Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Wallace Lane

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

A Family's Retreat

Marshall Erb Design Inc.

Marshall Morgan Erb Design Inc. Photo: Nick Johnson
This is an example of an expansive transitional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.

Grandin Renovation

Square Inch Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Cincinnati with medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

All TVs 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.