A modern farmhouse living room designed for a new construction home in Vienna, VA.
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Bianca Forest Project

Fancy Interiors Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Room To Spare

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Houston with white walls, ceramic floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and wallpaper.

RYE / TRANSITIONAL

ACK Design Inc.

Photo of a transitional living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Red Bank Rivers

Evenflow Interiors

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Interior Design - Soggiorno con boiserie

house A porter

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Milan with ceramic floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Mexican project - Tunbridge Wells

Amelia Laura Interior Design

Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Kent with orange walls, carpet, a tile fireplace surround, white floor and wallpaper.

Architectural Santa Monica Stunner

Thomas James Homes

Transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

The Nantucket | Shiplap & Wainscoting

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A warm and inviting great room implemented through white shiplap, floating shelves and dark wood built-ins for additional contrast. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Cynthia Hahn

Laura McCaffery

Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

House Beautiful Whole Home Concept House: Convotatsu

Noz Design

Photo by David Patterson
Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Denver with a home bar, beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Darien Family Home

Mare Design

Photo of a transitional living room in Other with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

McLaughlin

Blu and White

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Appartement Jouffroy d'Abbans-

Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieur

Assis dans le cœur d'un appartement haussmannien, où l'histoire rencontre l'élégance, se trouve un fauteuil qui raconte une histoire à part. Un fauteuil Pierre Paulin, avec ses courbes séduisantes et sa promesse de confort. Devant un mur audacieusement peint en bleu profond, il n'est pas simplement un objet, mais une émotion. En tant que designer d'intérieur, mon objectif est toujours d'harmoniser l'ancien et le nouveau, de trouver ce point d'équilibre où les époques se croisent et se complètent. Ici, le choix du fauteuil et la nuance de bleu ont été méticuleusement réfléchis pour magnifier l'espace tout en respectant son essence originelle. Chaque détail, chaque choix de couleur ou de meuble, est un pas de plus vers la création d'un intérieur qui n'est pas seulement beau à regarder, mais aussi à vivre. Ce fauteuil devant ce mur, c'est plus qu'une association esthétique. C'est une invitation à s'asseoir, à prendre un moment pour soi, à s'imprégner de la beauté qui nous entoure. J'espère que cette vision vous inspire autant qu'elle m'a inspiré en la créant. Et vous, que ressentez-vous devant cette fusion entre le design contemporain et l'architecture classique ?

Westlake Modern

CZAM Design & Build

Great Room
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, porcelain floors, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, coffered and wallpaper.

New Traditional Design Wellesley

Corinne Acampora Interiors & Art

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Morristown Mid-Century

Gary Rosard Architect

Walnut cabinetry separates the living room from adjacent walk in closet. A mix of clear and translucent glass, brass cladding behind shelves, and slatted panels join to create a rich composition of material and texture.

Mountain Modern, Sisters OR

Curtis Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Shade

rivet design office 株式会社

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, wood, porcelain floors and wallpaper.

All Wall Treatments Living Room Design Photos with a Tile 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.