This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic living room in Other with a home bar, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown floor.

Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House

Flavin Architects

The guesthouse of our Green Mountain Getaway follows the same recipe as the main house. With its soaring roof lines and large windows, it feels equally as integrated into the surrounding landscape. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Modern Scandi Home

NB Interiors UK

Inspired by fantastic views, there was a strong emphasis on natural materials and lots of textures to create a hygge space. Making full use of that awkward space under the stairs creating a bespoke made cabinet that could double as a home bar/drinks area

Highgate

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

See https://blackandmilk.co.uk/interior-design-portfolio/ for more details.

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Photo of a large open concept living room in Dallas with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

「コモ湖ほとりに佇む美しい邸宅のように」

森　澄子　(株式会社インテリアネットワークス)

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Nagoya with a home bar, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper and grey walls.

Lovely house for Seniors

ARCHITECT MAYA ARDEL-MAIK

Small beach style loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Soho Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CA

Flooret

A classic select grade natural oak flooring. Timeless and versatile.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Contemporaneo Soggiorno

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Rome with a home bar, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Briarwood Road

Granit Architects + Interiors

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley Clement crittall glazing. Bespoke joinery creates a feature out of your books and DVDs. Painting the joinery in a bold colour makes a statement while adding dynamic interest and depth to a very bright white space. You can afford to go dark with furniture and walls if you have a very light space. Keep the rest of the walls simple and plain for maximum impact in your home. Choosing sofas in the same colour family in lighter shades and tones works well to tie everything together. For a more retro feel, small, short, thin planks in a medium tone create an authentic mid century look with a feature chair in a typical retro shape adds personality. A polished concrete plinth below a toasty log burner perfect for snuggling up to read on a long winter night, the plinth elevates the burner and directs the warmth your way. Polished concrete is a contemporary material with long lasting and hard wearing properties, while adding to the industrial feel of this property.

Maison a vendre

Cathia Dion

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Montreal with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a wood fireplace surround.

鱗の家

佐藤宏尚建築デザイン事務所

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Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, white walls, travertine floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Rustic Coast- Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Wooldridge Interiors

Gracing the coast of Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight, we are proud to showcase the full transformation of this beautiful apartment, including new bathroom and completely bespoke kitchen, lovingly designed and created by the Wooldridge Interiors team!

Rumson Luxury Estate Open Floor plan Living Room / Kitchen

Gambrick

Living room, Marvin ultimate bi fold doors, custom glass windows, medium wood flooring, gray walls with white trim, gray sofa, stone fireplace surround with wood burning stove, eat in kitchen, wood ceiling, built in cabinets and home bar. Wolf and sub zero appliances, center island, white cabinets.

Stove and Stone Hearth in Living Room

JM Craftsmanship

Open floor-plan living room with large windows includes custom stone hearth for free-standing heat stove
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Boston with a home bar, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Residential Interior Design

Werkama Design

This is an example of a large modern loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

Verschiedene Designerleuchten von Tom Rossau

HolzDesignPur

Verschiedene Ausführungen von den unverwechselbaren Holzfurnierleuchten des dänischen Designers Tom Rossau.
Design ideas for a large industrial loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, brown walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

[Private Residence] Rock Creek Cattle Company

Sway & Co. Interior Design

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Diego with a home bar, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Home Bar and a Wood Stove

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.