Tones of olive green and brass accents add warmth to this timeless space.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Perth with porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, decorative wall panelling and white walls.

AMANDINE - 70m2 - Rénovation totale d'un appartement

C&O Studio

Rénovation complète d'un appartement haussmmannien de 70m2 dans le 14ème arr. de Paris. Les espaces ont été repensés pour créer une grande pièce de vie regroupant la cuisine, la salle à manger et le salon. Les espaces sont sobres et colorés. Pour optimiser les rangements et mettre en valeur les volumes, le mobilier est sur mesure, il s'intègre parfaitement au style de l'appartement haussmannien.

Kerry Living-Dining-Entry

Bolen Designs

We created this beautiful high fashion living, formal dining and entry for a client who wanted just that... Soaring cellings called for a board and batten feature wall, crystal chandelier and 20-foot custom curtain panels with gold and acrylic rods.

Georgetown

Ashley Bongo Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

Transitional Living Room

Transitional living room in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Park Orchards Home

The Space Cowboy Photography

This is an example of a transitional living room in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Residence

Designs by Aaron Olson, Inc.

5,000 SF oceanfront home on the North End of Virginia Beach
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Central Park Brownstone Complete Renovation

James Stanley NY Inc.

Landmarked CPW Brownstone gut renovation of a multi- family brownstone and turn it back into it's single family home grandeur. Our clients hired James Stanley NY to do the Architectural Design, Interior Design, Complete Construction Buildout. It was a was a labor of love.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

California Cottage

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin inspired living room with stone fireplace, dark olive green wainscoting walls, a brown velvet couch, twin blue floral oversized chairs, plaid rug, a dark wood coffee table, and antique chandelier lighting.

MODERN - TALES OF DAY AND NIGHT PORTFOLIO

R|HAUS Design

OPEN CONCEPT BLACK AND WHITE MONOCHROME LIVING ROOM WITH GOLD BRASS TONES. BLACK AND WHITE LUXURY WITH MARBLE FLOORS.
This is an example of a large formal open concept living room in New York with black walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Ashland Creek Ln

Dufranc Photography

Expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Edgewood Model in Frisco, TX by Shaddock Homes

Shaddock Homes

Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Séjour & Bibliothèque

La Compagnie de la Maison

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

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.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Living Room looking toward entry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Olive

Inside Stories

Corner view of funky living room that flows into the two-tone family room
Design ideas for a large eclectic formal enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

The Custom Foxridge at Greer's Landing

Mitchell & Best Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

High Tides, Good Vibes

Tracy Lynn Studio

Inspiration for a beach style living room in San Diego with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and decorative wall panelling.

Créer une chambre dans un petit appartement

Fables de Murs

le canapé est légèrement décollé du mur pour laisser les portes coulissantes circuler derrière.
Small modern open concept living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with Decorative Wall Panelling

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.