Cornerstone Builders of Terre Haute, Inc.

Beautiful 2-story great room with wood beams and bamboo flooring.
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, bamboo floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

110B Chattanooga Street, San Francisco, CA

Kaidan Erwin Interior Design & Home Staging

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with bamboo floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

21 Sherwood Rise

SMPL Design Studio

Workman Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with black walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Bamboo Contemporary

Rautmann Custom Homes

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Milwaukee with blue walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Deep Cove West Coast Contemporary Renovation

PURE Design Inc.

Janis Nicolay
Large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Transitional Living Room

CP Interiors Ltd

Paul Kopelow
Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with green walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Fitzsimons-Roman Residence

DPA | Dwight Patterson Architects

Interior looking towards Kitchen. The simple forms and common materials such as stone and plaster provided for the client’s budget and allowed for a living environment that included natural light that flood the home with brightness while maintaining privacy. Fitting into an established neighborhood was a main goal of the 3,000 square foot home that included a underground garage and work shop. On a very small lot, a design of simplified forms separate the mass of the home and visually compliment the neighborhood context. The simple forms and common materials provided for the client’s budget and allowed for a living environment that included natural light that flood the home with brightness while maintaining privacy. The materials and color palette were chosen to compliment the simple composition of forms and minimize maintenance. This home with simple forms and elegant design solutions are timeless. Dwight Patterson Architect, Houston, Texas

Weather Shield Windows & Doors

Millard Lumber Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Omaha with white walls, bamboo floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Living Room Remodel

Washa Remodeling & Design

After - Living Room Remodel Oregon, WI
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Milwaukee with bamboo floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room

Mark Lane Construction

Large open concept living room in Toronto with bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

A Stone's Throw - Livingston, Montana, USA

Donald

Downstairs living room. French doors lead to front porch. Coffee table restored by home owners. Blue door is main door to house.
This is an example of a large eclectic open concept living room with green walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Edgewater Residence

Close Assoc Inc Architects

Matt Dahlman
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Tropical Modern Metamorphosis

MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design

{Photo Credit: Andy Mattheson}
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Hawaii with white walls, bamboo floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Leschi Neighborhood

Dallas Watson Flooring

Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring Mosaic Marble Stack Stone Fireplace Teragren Strand Woven Wheat Solid Photo by M. Williams
Contemporary living room with bamboo floors, a stone fireplace surround, a hanging fireplace and beige floor.

Las Planederas

Nina Williams Designs

Interior Design by Nina Williams Designs Photography by Chris Miller
Mid-sized tropical open concept living room in San Diego with a library, orange walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Bluff Residence

Robert Reed Architect

Main living room. [Jeff Miller Photography]
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Parkdale Contemporary

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Calgary with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Transitional Living Room

CP Interiors Ltd

Paul Kopelow
Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with green walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Fitzsimons-Roman Residence

DPA | Dwight Patterson Architects

Two story Living Room interior / fireplace. The simple forms and common materials such as stone and plaster provided for the client’s budget and allowed for a living environment that included natural light that flood the home with brightness while maintaining privacy. Fitting into an established neighborhood was a main goal of the 3,000 square foot home that included a underground garage and work shop. On a very small lot, a design of simplified forms separate the mass of the home and visually compliment the neighborhood context. The simple forms and common materials provided for the client’s budget and allowed for a living environment that included natural light that flood the home with brightness while maintaining privacy. The materials and color palette were chosen to compliment the simple composition of forms and minimize maintenance. This home with simple forms and elegant design solutions are timeless. Dwight Patterson Architect, Houston, Texas

Arlene Bobb Interior Design Projects

Arlene Bobb Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with blue walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Bamboo Floors and a Stone 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.