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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with brown walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Garden Party

Miller Interior Design, LLC

Small scale yet profoundly comfortable secondary seating, like the red Eames wood lounge chair featured here, support long conversations without cramming the room or obstructing the view.

Custom Luxury Townhome at the Oregon Coast

Winsome Construction

Resting high above the ocean, Pacific Seawatch is a community of unparalleled natural beauty at the Oregon Coast. Featuring covered outdoor spaces and dramatic UNOBSTRUCTED views from all bedrooms and master bath, this architecturally designed townhouse skillfully showcases panoramic scenes of Cape Kiwanda, Haystack Rock, the Nestucca River and Oregon’s spectacular coastline. Thoughtful interior selections display texture and movement with a cohesive palate of gorgeous finishes, including Quartz counters, hardwood floors and back splashes of glass and stone. Beauty and relaxation combine with convenience and community for fulfilled coastal living.

Woy Woy Renovation 2

Scott Manuelle Constructions

Modern, clean, open plan living. Providing streamlined living throughout the entire home.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Sydney with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living room

Claudia Clark

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

After Fireplace Design

Transitional Designs, LLC

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

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.

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/

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.

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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.

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.

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.