The touch of a button transforms this bar and game room into a luxurious home theatre. Blinds drop, LED lighting dims, hidden screen drops down and recessed projector is revealed... media through apple TV. Thomas Alexander

Tobacco Warehouse Duplex Apartment

Natalie Holden Interiors

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

The New Traditional

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

A Traditional home gets a makeover. This homeowner wanted to bring in her love of the mountains in her home. She also wanted her built-ins to express a sense of grandiose and a place to store her collection of books. So we decided to create a floor to ceiling custom bookshelves and brought in the mountain feel through the green painted cabinets and an original print of a bison from her favorite artist.

Scandinavian Sophistication

City Homes, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Built-In Entertainment Center

Julie Rootes Interiors

Design ideas for a small modern enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, carpet, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Built In Bookshelves for Living Room

Inde-Art Design House

Built-in bookshelves for living room
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Lake House

Arcanum Architecture

Paul Dyer Photo
Photo of a country open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Main Floor Redesign

J B Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional enclosed living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Minnesota Lake Home

Skapa Design

A Minnesota lake home that compliments its' surroundings and sets the stage for year-round family gatherings. The home includes features of lake cabins of the past, while also including modern elements. Built by Tomlinson Schultz of Detroit Lakes, MN. Cozy family living room with dramatic lake views. Custom built-in entertainment center in a Craftsman style accents a stone fireplace with timber mantle.

South Kensington Apartment

Lisette Voute Designs

We were taking cues from french country style for the colours and feel of this house. Soft provincial blues with washed reds, and grey or worn wood tones. I love the big new mantelpiece we fitted, and the new french doors with the mullioned windows, keeping it classic but with a fresh twist by painting the woodwork blue. Photographer: Nick George

Transitional Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Columbus with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Edina Modern

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Hearths

Solid Rock Concrete Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Naples, FL - 41 West - Gated Community - Custom Home

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This is an example of a traditional open concept living room in Miami with beige walls and a built-in media wall.

Stanford Wood Lodge

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.
This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in Berkshire with beige walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Desert Mountain Warm Contemporary

Design Directives, LLC

Comfortable and elegant, this living room has several conversation areas. The various textures include stacked stone columns, copper-clad beams exotic wood veneers, metal and glass. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

La Canada Home

Talianko Design Group, LLC

Bookshelves flank the recessed TV and display the clients art and artifacts. Custom upholstery pieces were made specifically for the space. A new stone fireplace adds charm to the cozy living room. A window seat looking out to the front yard brings in orange and rust colors. The cocktail table was made by the client’s son and refinished to work in the space. The ceiling was original to the home as are the wood floors. The wall between the kitchen and the living room was removed to open up the space for a more open floor plan. Lighting in the bookshelves and custom roman shades add softness and interest to the inviting living room. Photography by: Erika Bierman

Hampton Hall - Farnsleigh

Court Atkins Group

Design ideas for a country formal enclosed living room in Charleston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Buckhead - Automated Condo

Georgia Home Theater

This unique system, on the 43rd floor of a Buckhead condo, had some distinct challenges, but it came together beautifully! The system features full automation including shades and curtains, multiple A/V setups, and gorgeous lighting, all backed by the stunning view of Atlanta. One of the most phenomenal features of this project is the in-ceiling dropdown screen in the Master Bedroom. This project is easily classified as one of the most elegant systems in this Buckhead highrise. Jason Robinson © 2014

Living Rooms

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

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This is an example of a small modern formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Walls and a Built-in Media Wall

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.