Inspiration for an eclectic open concept living room in Amsterdam with a library, white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We refaced the old plain brick with a German Smear treatment and replace an old wood stove with a new one.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

The New Traditional

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

A Traditional home gets a makeover. This homeowner wanted to bring in her love of the mountains in her home. She also wanted her built-ins to express a sense of grandiose and a place to store her collection of books. So we decided to create a floor to ceiling custom bookshelves and brought in the mountain feel through the green painted cabinets and an original print of a bison from her favorite artist.

Victorian Residence

Chloe Boyd & Co.

Our Cheshire based Client’s came to us for an inviting yet industrial look and feel with a focus on cool tones. We helped to introduce this through our Interior Design and Styling knowledge. They had felt previously that they had purchased pieces that they weren’t exactly what they were looking for once they had arrived. Finding themselves making expensive mistakes and replacing items over time. They wanted to nail the process first time around on their Victorian Property which they had recently moved to. During our extensive discovery and design process, we took the time to get to know our Clients taste’s and what they were looking to achieve. After showing them some initial timeless ideas, they were really pleased with the initial proposal. We introduced our Client’s desired look and feel, whilst really considering pieces that really started to make the house feel like home which are also based on their interests. The handover to our Client was a great success and was really well received. They have requested us to help out with another space within their home as a total surprise, we are really honoured and looking forward to starting!

Modern Period Family Home

NB Interiors UK

A country cottage large open plan living room was given a modern makeover with a mid century twist. Now a relaxed and stylish space for the owners.
Large midcentury open concept living room in Other with a library, beige walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

St Cadoc Road

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Cardiff with a library, white walls, limestone floors, a wood stove, beige floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Haus K

STUDIO HANSEN

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary loft-style living room in Berlin with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Battersea Home

Tom St. Aubyn Photography Ltd

Inspiration for a traditional living room in London with a library, grey walls, a wood stove and a tile fireplace surround.

Country Cottage

My Interiors Redesigned

A former dining room, now serving as an entrance hall and library to the cottage. The wood burner was already in place, but we added the mantle piece and styled the room to create a cosy space with the reading corner, keeping the theme of the room cohesive with the rest of the house.

Modern Farm House

TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design

To view other projects by TruexCullins Architecture + Interior design visit www.truexcullins.com Photographer: Jim Westphalen
Design ideas for a country living room in Burlington with a library, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Vermont Residence

Touloukian Touloukian Inc

Anton Grassl
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Boston with a library, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Craftsman Living Room

Photo of an arts and crafts open concept living room in Minneapolis with a library, a wood stove and a tile fireplace surround.

Transitional Elegance

Kitchens by Eileen

This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Big Rock House

Johnston Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with a library, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, brown walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Family House in North London

VORBILD Architecture

This new wood burner with marble surround has a black slate hearth. An antique decorative mirror hangs centrally above the fireplace. Photography by Chris Snook

maison BE au Relecq Kérhuon

L' Atelier d'Ici

Pascal Léopold
Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Brest with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and no tv.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Inspiration for a small eclectic living room in Cornwall with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Trevaylor Cottage

Lydia Allen Interiors

Country House, Norfolk

Katie Malik Design Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Cambridgeshire with a library, a wood stove and a freestanding tv.

Period home, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire

Vaughan Design and Development

We completed a full refurbishment and the interior design of this cosy 'snug' in this country period home in Hampshire.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Hampshire with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Library 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.