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.

АПАРТАМЕНТЫ NEVA TOWERS

Anastasia Kovalchuk

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal living room in Moscow with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Transitional Living Room

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Villa Garches II

KAST DESIGN

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wood walls and decorative wall panelling.

Ashland Creek Kitchen Project

Jennifer Kizzee Design

This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with light hardwood floors, white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Счастливы вместе - реализация

Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"

This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, vinyl floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, a ribbon fireplace and decorative wall panelling.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Ashland Creek Ln

Dufranc Photography

Expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Living

Valeriano

La parete che divide la stanza da letto con il soggiorno diventa una libreria attrezzata. I pannelli scorrevoli a listelli creano diverse configurazioni: nascondono il televisore, aprono o chiudono l'accesso al ripostiglio ed alla zona notte.

Créer une chambre dans un petit appartement

Fables de Murs

le canapé est légèrement décollé du mur pour laisser les portes coulissantes circuler derrière.
Small modern open concept living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Central Park Brownstone Complete Renovation

James Stanley NY Inc.

Landmarked CPW Brownstone gut renovation of a multi- family brownstone and turn it back into it's single family home grandeur. Our clients hired James Stanley NY to do the Architectural Design, Interior Design, Complete Construction Buildout. It was a was a labor of love.

East Hampton

Regan Wood Photography

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Architectural Santa Monica Stunner

Thomas James Homes

Transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Interior Design - Soggiorno con boiserie

house A porter

Arredo con mobili sospesi Lago, e boiserie in legno realizzata da falegname su disegno
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Milan with a library, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room with entry and breakfast nook beyond. Stair to second floor
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Interior Design - Soggiorno con boiserie

house A porter

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Milan with a library, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Stunning Swampscott Reno Gets Staged and Sold

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Apriti sesamo

Ghostarchitects

Photo of a large traditional formal living room in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Villa Garches II

KAST DESIGN

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, beige floor, wood walls and decorative wall panelling.

MONCEAU

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Floor and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.