Sutton Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | OH

Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

ALICE RIVER HOUSE PROJECT

Splendid Home Design

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and recessed.

Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill

S.Flynn Design + Build

Open Living Room with Fireplace Storage, Wood Burning Stove and Book Shelf.
Photo of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Cleveland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Fun and Colorful in San Jose

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Beach Style Living Room

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Other with green walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse

Quality Homes

A Custom Two-Storey Modern Farmhouse Build Quality Homes built in Blue Mountains, Ontario.
Large country open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

The Auburndale Project

Galarde Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a traditional open concept living room in Charlotte with dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Leeds Custom Bungalow

Curtis White Companies

Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room in Birmingham with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Mount Pleasant Vacation Home

Granthom & Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Carencro Farmhouse

Braniff Construction

Inspiration for a country living room in New Orleans with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Howard Farms

Amber Malloy

Inspiration for a large country living room in Columbus with white walls, light hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Braeswood | Grennoch Ln | $1M+

Showhomes Houston

Open concept living room with blue shiplap fireplace surround, coffered ceiling, and large windows. Blue, white, and gold accents.
This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, coffered and planked wall panelling.

The Vue

Alyssa Wilcox Interiors

Inspiration for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Edwards Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Shire Home Addition

Studio Croft

A fireplace face lift, a continuous wall of custom cabinetry, plus a lot of symmetry & rhythm helped to tie the existing living room (right of center) in with the new expanded living space (left of center).

Leyton Place

Gracious Home Interiors

modern home designed by gracious home interiors and built by bridwell builders in charlotte nc, mint hill.
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and timber.

Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Urban refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small midcentury open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Shiplap All Fireplace Surrounds 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.