Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, grey walls, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Cotswold cottage

Jo Shore Ltd

Photo credit: Rachael Smith
Design ideas for a small country living room in Oxfordshire with white walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

My Houzz: Northwest Couple Make a Rural Homestead Their Own

Ellie Lillstrom Photography

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

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.

Sitting Room Remodel

Nicky Percival Limited

Design ideas for a small traditional enclosed living room in Kent with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

South Freeport Serenity

e4 Interior Design, LLC

Kim Case Photography
Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Portland Maine with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Rustic Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Cornwall with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a wood fireplace surround.

Crittall windows extension

DHV Architects

Mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Other with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Harwood Cottage, Boscastle

The Bazeley Partnership

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area, Harwood Cottage is a Grade II Listed, three bedroom, Georgian cottage located within Old Town in the heart of the iconic North Cornwall coastal village of Boscastle. The restoration was led by careful consideration of context and materiality. Early engagement with Cornwall Council’s Conservation Officer contributed to the successful outcome of a planning application to replace poorly constructed and unsympathetic modern additions at the rear of the property. The new accommodation delivered an extended kitchen and dining area at ground floor with a new family bathroom above. Creating a relationship between the house and the extensive gardens, including an idyllic stream which meanders through Boscastle, was a critical element of the brief. This was balanced finely against the sensitivity of the Listed building and its historical significance. The use of traditional materials and craftmanship ensured the character of the property was maintained, whilst integrating modern forms, materials and sustainable elements such as underfloor heating and super-insulation under the gables made the house fit for contemporary living. Photograph: Indigo Estate Agents

Sitting Room, Chiswick

Post Prentis Design

For this space I wanted to create a comfortable sitting room which also made a bold and creative statement. Using vibrant patterns, colours and a variety of textures in the fabrics and furnishings I kept the walls more neutral in order to not distract from the art.

St Cadoc Road

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Cardiff with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, white floor and exposed beam.

Waratah Project

Nimmo Nielsen Collective

Benito Martin
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Sitting Room Remodel

Nicky Percival Limited

This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in Kent with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Burley Refurbishment Holiday Home

Georgina Colwell Design

Modern country design, using blues and soft oranges, with ikat prints, natural materials including oak and leather, and striking lighting and artwork
Small country enclosed living room in Hampshire with white walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Bespoke storage on side of the chimney

Karo and Co Interiors Ltd

Bespoke furniture design, featuring shelving system with storage underneath on both sides of the chimney. This made to measure storage perfectly fits alcoves that ware not perfectly even. Inside both cabinets we added extra shelves and cut outs for sockets and speaker wires. Alcove units were spray in lacquer to match F&B colours in lovely matt satin finish. As a final touch: beautiful brass handles made by small business owner and chosen from our "supporting small businesses" supplier list.

Honka Log-House Ireland

User

Gareth Byrne
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Dublin with brown walls, slate floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

CasaCoppa

The SpaceMaker Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and black floor.

Library

Nathan Gornall Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Sydney with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Luxury Waterfront Raised New Home

Gambrick

custom ceiling, black piano, built in window seat
Mid-sized beach style living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room and Office Makeover -Welwyn Garden City

Sai Interiors

This project was an absolute pleasure to work on. The clients wanted a complete revamp of their living room and to change their existing dining room into an office. They had never used an interior designer before and were initially nervous. However they put their complete trust in us and the result was two beautifully revamped rooms with a lovely flow between the two.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove and 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.