This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

McLaughlin

Blu and White

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Interlake Walk Greatroom

TruKitchens

Peony White and blue painted cabinets from Grabill Cabinets in their Madison Square door style set a nautical tone in the kitchen. A paneled and mirrored refrigerator is a focal point in the design inviting light into the back corner of the kitchen. Chrome accents continue the sparkle throughout the space.

Home Staging

Hidden Gem Staging & Design

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Columbus with grey walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

The Denver Modern Project

The Design Bar Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Edwards Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Robinhood Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

This room, housing and elegant piano also functions as a guest room. The built in couch, turns into a bed with ease.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, beige floor, timber, planked wall panelling, a library and light hardwood floors.

The Nantucket | Shiplap & Wainscoting

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Display Area with painted shiplap and floating shelves that mimics the mantle. Dark wood built-ins added for that touch of contrast. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Modern Farmhouse New Build in Vienna

Olamar Interiors

A modern farmhouse living room designed for a new construction home in Vienna, VA.
Large country open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Living Room Facelift

Grayscale Homes Designs

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Brooks Farm

BPC Architecture + Interior Design

Design ideas for a country living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

San Marino Remodel

Jen Reagan Interior Design

Coastal Contemporary
This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Beverly Drive

Bella Casa Luxury Home Staging

Modern Farmhouse formal living room. Soft elements. Pops of black and brass.
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace, white walls, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

The Base of Centershore

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

Ship lap is so versitile in design. I love the color the owners chose to paint it in this setting. It goes really well with the cabinetry and wooden tops we designed/supplied for their entertainment wall.

2,368sq.ft Modern Farmhouse Two Storey | 3+ beds | 2.5 baths | 3 car garage

Emerald Park Homes Ltd

Country open concept living room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Pinecrest Residence

Anders Lasater Architects

photo by Chad Mellon
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted, wood and planked wall panelling.

Bailey View

RCD DESIGN

The double height living room with white tongue and groove chimney breast and stove inset. A large round mirror reflects the patio doors out to the balcony and sea.

Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | MN

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Van Norden Lodge

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin living room with wrapped exposed beams, central fireplace, oversized leather couch, and seating area beside the entry stairs.
Large country open concept living room in Sacramento with multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Basement Envy Anyone?

Innovative Design Build

This full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Floor and Planked 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.