Sustainable bamboo flooring is a sleek complement to cherry furniture and built-ins, and vertical grain Douglas Fir doors, windows and trim. Two decks invite guests to enjoy the sun and birds in the tree tops. Photo: Chalk Hill

After - Fireplace Design

Transitional Designs, LLC

Tommy Rhodes
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Vintage Moonlight Bamboo 92128

Geneva Flooring

Nuno
Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in San Diego with multi-coloured walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Casa privata [Effe & Elle]

Conteduca Panella architetti

Large traditional open concept living room in Rome with grey walls, bamboo floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room & Patio, Faculty House, Palo Alto, CA, ENRarchitects with Topos Arch

Eric N. Rohlfing, ENR architects

ENRarchitects designed and rebuilt this 975sf, single story Residence, adjacent to Stanford University, as project architect and contractor in collaboration with Topos Architects, Inc. The owner, who hopes to ultimately retire in this home, had built the original home with his father. Services by ENRarchitects included complete architectural, structural, energy compliance, mechanical, electrical and landscape designs, cost analysis, sub contractor management, material & equipment selection & acquisition and, construction monitoring. Green/sustainable features: existing site & structure; dense residential neighborhood; close proximity to public transit; reuse existing slab & framing; salvaged framing members; fly ash concrete; engineered wood; recycled content insulation & gypsum board; tankless water heating; hydronic floor heating; low-flow plumbing fixtures; energy efficient lighting fixtures & appliances; abundant clerestory natural lighting & ventilation; bamboo flooring & cabinets; recycled content countertops, window sills, tile & carpet; programmable controls; and porus paving surfaces. https://www.enrdesign.com/ENR-residential-FacultyHouse.html http://www.toposarchitects.com/

Lakeside Condo

Colleen Broadhurst Interiors

Peter Riedel Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

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IE Design

Country formal open concept living room in Dusseldorf with bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Beaumont CA

Designs with Panache by Chara J. Johnson

This living room went from typical and safe beiges and browns to other earthly colors of greens, yellows, grays, and touches of gold.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Outdated to Modern

Karen R. Larson Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Other with beige walls, bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Boulder, Colorado

Stephanie Weitkamp Interiors

Contemporary living room in Denver with bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Park Forrest Home Remodel

State College Design & Construction

Contemporary fireplace surround and cabinetry. Large transitional windows. Frosted glass windows flanking fireplace. Interiors by Erin Stiffler, cabinets by Kitchen Korner, construciton by State College Design and Construction.

Truman Whole House Renovation

HINKLE CONSTRUCTION

Design ideas for a transitional living room in San Francisco with bamboo floors and a tile fireplace surround.

River Ridge Condo

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New Orleans with white walls, bamboo floors, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Shaker - Entire Home Renovation

Mancuso Homes

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Cleveland with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Chilvary Dr

D.Nicole Interiors

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Charlotte with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Townsend Dr

Hook & Hook Designs

Andi Hook
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with beige walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Outdated to Modern

Karen R. Larson Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Other with beige walls, bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Open Floor Kitchen Remodel, Manchester CT

Irene Designs

Embark on a transformative journey with our open floor remodeling project, where the confines of separate spaces give way to a harmonious, spacious haven. Two walls vanish, merging a cramped kitchen, dining room, living room, and breakfast nook into a unified expanse. Revel in the brilliance of natural light streaming through new windows, dancing upon fresh flooring. Illuminate your culinary adventures with modern lighting, complementing sleek cabinets, countertops, and glass subway tiles. Functionality takes the spotlight – bid farewell to inaccessible doors, welcoming a wealth of drawers and pullouts. The living room undergoes a metamorphosis; witness the rebirth of the fireplace. The dated brick facade yields to textured three-dimensional tiles, evoking contemporary elegance. The mantel vanishes, leaving a canvas of modern design. This remodel crafts a haven where openness meets functionality, and each detail weaves a narrative of sophistication and comfort.

Shaker - Entire Home Renovation

Mancuso Homes

Transitional open concept living room in Cleveland with bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Boulder, Colorado

Stephanie Weitkamp Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Denver with bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Living Room Design Photos with Bamboo Floors and 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.