The centerpiece of this living room is the 2 sided fireplace, shared with the Sunroom. The coffered ceilings help define the space within the Great Room concept and the neutral furniture with pops of color help give the area texture and character. The stone on the fireplace is called Blue Mountain and was over-grouted in white. The concealed fireplace rises from inside the floor to fill in the space on the left of the fireplace while in use.

Award Winners

Design Directives, LLC

Fabulous 17' tall fireplace with 4-way quad book matched onyx. The pattern matches on sides and hearth, as well as when TV doors are open. Venetian plaster walls, wood ceiling, hardwood floor with stone tile border, Petrified wood coffee table, custom handmade rug, Slab stone fabrication by Stockett Tile and Granite Architecture: Kilbane Architects, Scottsdale Contractor: Joel Detar Sculpture: Slater Sculpture, Phoenix Interior Design: Susie Hersker and Elaine Ryckman 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/

Classic Transitional

MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC

Rich colors and suede like wall finishes envelope this fireside seating area in an elegant Living Room Photo by Phillip Ennis
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

CasaCoppa

The SpaceMaker Interiors

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and black floor.

Upton Park- Living Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Millworker: WoodLab Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Hardwood Floors Refinishing & Restoration

Ambience Floors

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Marsh View Remodel

Spang Builders, Inc.

Kelley Raffaele
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Portland Maine with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

17th Century Thatched Cottage

User

This traditional sitting room has an oak floor with a tv cabinet and console table from Bylaw Furniture. The tv is on a bracket which allows the tv to be pivoted for comfortable viewing from the sofas. The sofas are by the Sofa and Chair company, and are teamed with a bespoke upholstered ottoman. The curtains are in James Hare Orissa Silk, teamed with Bradley Collection curtain poles. The inglenook fireplace houses a wood burner, and the oak lintel creates a traditional feel to this room. The original oak beams in the ceiling ensures this space is intimate for entertaining. Photos by Steve Russell Studios

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Pineapple House Interior Design

This sophisticated corner invites conversation! Chris Little Photography
Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Custom Timber Frame Home Cowboy Heaven, Moonlight Basin

Bitterroot Timber Frames

Gullens & Foltico
This is an example of an expansive country formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Spanish Mediterranean

Bella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling

2 PAIGEBROOKE WESTLAKE, TEXAS 76262 Live like Spanish royalty in our most realized Mediterranean villa ever. Brilliantly designed entertainment wings: open living-dining-kitchen suite on the north, game room and home theatre on the east, quiet conversation in the library and hidden parlor on the south, all surrounding a landscaped courtyard. Studding luxury in the west wing master suite. Children's bedrooms upstairs share dedicated homework room. Experience the sensation of living beautifully at this authentic Mediterranean villa in Westlake! - See more at: http://www.livingbellavita.com/southlake/westlake-model-home

Lauren Kay Sims Lakehouse - Living Room

Urbanology Designs

Traditional modern living room, with a wall of windows looking out on a lake. A wood panel wall with an ornate fireplace, fresh greenery, and modern furnishings. An expansive, deep, cozy sectional makes for ultimate relaxation. Uber long wood bench for additional seating.

Modern Ranch Living Room

User

The living room brings elements of nature through the artwork and natural wood elements. Accent of yellow are playful with the light purple and wood tones. The sliding doors conceal a large TV for big gatherings.

Centennial Fireplace

Colorado Ceramic Tile, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Vallejo Street Renovation

Mike Larkin Architecture

The remodeled Living Room with completely new finishes, trim, windows and lighting. All cabinetry is new.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige walls and brown floor.

Spanish Peaks House

BLUE RIBBON BUILDERS INC

With enormous rectangular beams and round log posts, the Spanish Peaks House is a spectacular study in contrasts. Even the exterior—with horizontal log slab siding and vertical wood paneling—mixes textures and styles beautifully. An outdoor rock fireplace, built-in stone grill and ample seating enable the owners to make the most of the mountain-top setting. Inside, the owners relied on Blue Ribbon Builders to capture the natural feel of the home’s surroundings. A massive boulder makes up the hearth in the great room, and provides ideal fireside seating. A custom-made stone replica of Lone Peak is the backsplash in a distinctive powder room; and a giant slab of granite adds the finishing touch to the home’s enviable wood, tile and granite kitchen. In the daylight basement, brushed concrete flooring adds both texture and durability. Roger Wade

Winter Park

Terra Firma Custom Homes

Fun elements, like the polka dot pillows, make the great room in this modern mountain home warm and inviting.
This is an example of a large modern living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Classic French Style

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Home Design Firm: Tom Rauscher, Rauscher & Associates, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Cord Shiflet Old Enfield

Cord Shiflet

Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Austin with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Newport Beach Plantation Style

GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.

Living Room Applied Photography
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Walls and a Concealed TV

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.