Residential Interior Decoration of a Bush surrounded Beach house by Camilla Molders Design Architecture by Millar Roberston Architects Photography by Derek Swalwell

Light and bright while honoring gray

Carolyn Thayer interiors

Large beach style open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and light hardwood floors.

Living Room

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The Living Room, in the center stone section of the house, is graced by a paneled fireplace wall. On the shelves is displayed a collection of antique windmill weights. Robert Benson Photography

Lake Shore Drive Duplex

Robyn Shapiro Design

Alan Shortall
Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with dark hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Island Style Living Room

Makena Herget

Tropical living room. Accessorized with tropical plants, accent pillows and artisan shells. Indich accent rug made from silk and wool features bamboo pattern. Original triptych by Darrell Hill of a Hawaiian beach scene. Lamp by the window is an antique from the 1940s. When switched on the women does the hula. The coffee table is from a New Hampshire furniture master. The table under the television and in between chairs is from Martin and MacArthur. Hand painted lamp shade adorns a koa wood base with bamboo style. The Hawaiian rugs are from the Indich Collection of Hawaiian Carpets.

Deephaven Cottage

Revision LLC

Spacecrafting
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bruce Avenue Residence

O’Hara Interiors

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Lyrical Charm

Jodi Fleming Design

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Toronto with dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

New Modern Farmhouse

Koch Architects

Wood burning fireplace with concrete surround, mahogany wood tv cabinet, floor to ceiling aluminum patio doors. Red Italian armchair with red ottoman, custom steel coffee table, heart pine wood floors with a custom design rug in a modern farmhouse on the Camas Prairie in Idaho. Photo by Tory Taglio Photography

Lakefront Timber Frame Home and Pavillions

KohlMark Architects and Builders

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Mid Century Portland

risa boyer architecture

Lincoln Barbour
Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Portland with orange walls, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

West Vancouver Residence

Raveninside

Photo by Brandon Barre
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Vancouver with a built-in media wall, beige floor, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Modern Remodel

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Photo by: Andrew Pogue Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Kirkland Custom Living Room with Fireplace & Stone Accent Wall

John Buchan Homes

John Buchan Homes
Photo of a mid-sized transitional loft-style living room in Seattle with a stone fireplace surround, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Seaside Escape

User

This home brings the Hamptons flare to La Jolla, CA. Inspired by historical East Coast style, the nautical and cozy home has charm with a view. Resting a block from the ocean, the open layout of the house allows for scenic ocean views from every room.

My Houzz: DIY Love Reforms a Dated Cape Ann Home

Theresa Fine

Photo: Tess Fine © 2013 Houzz
Photo of a traditional living room in Boston with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Yin & Yang Living Room

Iwan Sastrawiguna Interior Design

Yin & Yang Living room with green reversed drop ceiling and curved patterned flooring combining hard wood with white terrazo. In this room, I use L-shape fabric sofa with an attached ottoman served as a coffee table, 1960's wooden side table and Patricia Urquiola clear T-table. Photo : Bambang Purwanto

Custom Fireplace mantles, build-ins

Trim Team NJ

We specialize in moldings installation .crown molding, casing, baseboard, window and door moldings, chair rail, picture framing, shadow boxes, wall and ceiling treatment, coffered ceilings, decorative beams, wainscoting, paneling, raise panels, recess panels, beaded panels, fireplace mantels, decorative columns and pilasters. · beige · built · built in · built in mantel · built in mantels · built-in · built-in fireplace · built-in fireplaces · cabinetry · cabinets · candle · candle holder · candle holders · Cherry · cherry fireplace · cherry fireplace mantel · cherry fireplace mantels · cherry fireplaces · cherry mantel · cherry mantels · cherry mantle · cherry mantles · cinnamon · classic · classic dentil · classy · coffee · column · columns · complement · convenient · cove · cove molding · cove moldings · custom · custom fireplace · custom fireplace mantel · custom fireplace mantels · custom fireplaces · custom mantel · custom mantel piece · custom mantel pieces · custom mantels · custom mantle · custom mantle piece · custome · customized fireplace · customized fireplace mantel · customized mantel · décor · decoration · decorations · decorative · decorative fireplace · decorative fireplace mantel · decorative living room · decorative living rooms · decorative mantel · decorative panel · decorative panels · dentil · design · designs· entertainment room remodel · entertainment room · entertainment room remodel ideas · entertainment room remodeling · entertainment room remodeling ideas · example · family room · family room design · family room fireplace · family room fireplace mantel · family room fireplace mantels · family room fireplaces · family room mantel · family room mantels · family room remodel · family room remodel ideas · family room remodeling · family room remodeling ideas · finish ·fire poker · fireplace · fireplace décor · fireplace decoration · fireplace decorations · fireplace design · fireplace mantel · fireplace mantel décor · fireplace mantel decoration · fireplace mantel decorations · fireplace mantels · fireplace tile · fireplace tiles · fireplaces · for · frame · frames · framing · giraffe · giraffe decor · giraffes · glaze · glaze finish · glazed · great home · great home idea · great home ideas · grill · hand- crafted · hand-crafted fireplace · hand-crafted mantel · hardware · hearth · hearths · home · house · idea · ideas · in · inc · interior · interior design · iron · kitchen cabinetry · living room · living room décor · living room decoration · living room decorations · living room design · living room fireplace · living room fireplace mantel · living room fireplace mantels · living room fireplaces · living room mantel · living room mantels · living room remodel · living room remodel ideas · living room remodeling · living room remodeling ideas · made in the USA · mantel · mantel décor · mantel decoration · mantel decorations · mantel design · mantel piece · mantel pieces · mantels · mantle · mantle piece · mantle pieces · mantles · maximize · modern · molding · moldings · more · optimization · optimize · organization · organizational · organize · organized · panel · panels · red rug · remodel · remodel ideas · remodel showroom · remodeling · remodeling ideas · remodeling showroom · room · rooms · rug · sample · samples · semi-custom · set · showroom · showrooms · sleek · small · Small space · small spaces · space · space saving · spaces · specialty · storage · storage accessories · storage accessory · storage design · storage furniture · storage idea · storage ideas · storage ideas for small rooms · storage room design · style · styled · styles · styling · Supreme · tan · tan paint · tan wall · theme · themed · themes · tile · tiles · tip · tips · tool · tools · Tradition · traditional · Traditional Design · Traditional Designs · traditional entertainment room · traditional fireplace · traditional fireplace mantel · traditional fireplace mantels · traditional fireplaces · traditional home · Traditional living room · Traditional living rooms · traditional mantel · traditional mantels · Traditional remodel · traditional room · traditional storage · Traditional Style · transform · transformed · transition · Transitional · Transitional Design · Transitional Designs · transitional entertainment room · transitional family room · transitional fireplace · transitional fireplaces · transitional home · Transitional living room · transitional living room fireplace · transitional living room storage · Transitional living rooms · transitional mantel · transitional remodel · transitional room · transitional storage · Transitional Style · transitional styling · USA · using · using space· woodwork ·

Christensen

ID Studio Interiors

area rug, arts and crafts, cabin, cathedral ceiling, large window, overstuffed, paprika, red sofa, rustic, stone coffee table, stone fireplace, tv over fireplace, wood ceiling,

Rocky Ledge Living Room with Fireplace

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Fireplace: Raven color Caesar Stone Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography
Design ideas for a transitional living room in Boston with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

All TVs Living Room Design Photos

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.