This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, panelled walls and a plaster fireplace surround.

Grant St

Rounded Edge Style

Tones of olive green and brass accents add warmth to this timeless space.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Perth with porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, decorative wall panelling and white walls.

Maison Bellevue

Atelier Aim

Rénovation complète d'une maison de 200m2
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Our Home on the Fold collaboration

Legend Fires

We were very fortunate to collaborate with Janice who runs the Instagram account @ourhomeonthefold. Janice was on the look out for a new media wall fire and we provided our NERO 1500 1.5m wide electric fire with our REAL log fuel bed. Her husband got to work and but their own customer media wall to suit their space.

Modern Silverleaf Estate

Cosan Studio

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Flower Mound Transitional Modern

Urbanology Designs

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Oh Hey O'Hill

Morrison Interiors

Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

4412 motor

Hillstar Construction Services

This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Noe Valley Modern

Dolan's Lumber, Doors & Windows

Cal Cade Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Hollywood Hills

JAC Interiors

Design ideas for a small eclectic loft-style living room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Jersey Street Residency

Hayasa Flooring Design, Inc

This is an example of a large eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Villa Modernisation in Guadalmina

ProMas Building

Large traditional enclosed living room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Spaces

J. Pocker

J. Pocker is proud to be part of Kathleen D. Walsh’s room at the Brooklyn Showhouse. Art over the game table and black and white artwork were framed by J. Pocker.

EFL50H Series

Napoleon Products

Instantly update any room in your home with the Napoleon Allure™ Phantom 50 Electric Fireplace. No gas fitter necessary, just hang it like a work of art, plug it in, and enjoy. It will warm spaces of 400 sq. ft. with 5,000 BTU’s. Relish a view unhampered by reflections or glare thanks to the matte surround and mesh front. Master the flame color and height with the included remote. Orange or blue, and even a lovely combination of both to set the mood perfectly. This 5” deep unit won’t intrude into your space, but transforms it, adding the luxury of a fireplace anywhere. The Allure™ Phantom 50 Electric Fireplace can also be fully recessed for an even more low profile look.

Sag Harbor Historic Home

SKOLNICK Architecture & Design Partnership

Living room, Photo by Peter Murdock
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, beige floor and no tv.

SOGGIORNO

EthosLab

Soggiorno arredato da divano, parete attrezzata e camino a pellet.
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Naples with white walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Bennett Street Two Storey

Fleetwood Construction

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Christchurch with carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Twisted Tree Drive

Katie Postel Interiors

Inspiration for a large open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Oakwood, Joshua Tree

Interior Particulier

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a corner fireplace, beige floor, ceramic floors, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room Design Photos with a Plaster Fireplace Surround and Beige Floor

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.