Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Jacksonville, FL Window Replacement Project

Florida Home Improvement Associates

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Jacksonville with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

DEXTER HOME

Concetti

A standout heartwarming feature of this home is the custom built-in bookshelves complete with a bench seat for the daughter to indulge her love of reading.

Living Room

Deering Design Studio, Inc.

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Design ideas for a midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with light hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige walls.

Traditional Living Room

Inspiration for a traditional living room in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Modern Farmhouse Rebuild

Douglah Designs

This Lafayette, California, modern farmhouse is all about laid-back luxury. Designed for warmth and comfort, the home invites a sense of ease, transforming it into a welcoming haven for family gatherings and events. Elegance meets comfort in this light-filled living room with a harmonious blend of comfortable furnishings and thoughtful decor, complemented by a fireplace accent wall adorned with rustic gray tiles. Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://douglahdesigns.com/featured-portfolio/lafayette-modern-farmhouse-rebuild/

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition

Duke Renovations

The clean white of the custom built-in's and large wall of windows adds an airy feel to this renovated family room.
Large transitional open concept living room in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Razor's Edge

Drewett Works

Interior designer Holly Wright followed the architectural lines and travertine massing on the exterior to maintain the same proportion and scale on the inside. The fireplace wall is Cambrian black leathered granite. Project Details // Razor's Edge Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior design: Holly Wright Design Landscape: Bedbrock Developers Photography: Jeff Zaruba Faux plants: Botanical Elegance Fireplace wall: The Stone Collection Travertine: Cactus Stone Porcelain flooring: Facings of America https://www.drewettworks.com/razors-edge/

Modern, Textured Fireplace Remodel

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

White geometric tile adds texture and movement to this modern fireplace design, while the pale wood mantle adds a natural element without disrupting the neutral palette.

Craftsman Palo Alto

Silicon Valley Builder

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Midcentury Influenced Contemporary Condo

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Floating shelves hold photos, artwork and mementos.
Small midcentury enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Rivers Casino Condo

KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Prairie Provincial Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Gale-Rew Custom/Marx

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Tualatin Farmhouse

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

The clerestory windows provide ample and balanced natural light to the great room.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Montecito Mid-Century Craftsman

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Jim Bartsch
Photo of a midcentury formal living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Built-in shelving with electric fireplace

Westshore Homes and Renovation

Built-in shelving with electric fireplace
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Tampa with beige walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Fireplace Xtrordinair Design Gallery

Woodheat Specialists DBA: The Chimney Doctors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Fireplace Surround

User

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Other with a tile fireplace surround, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and brown floor.

Mendota Fireplace Gallery

Heat 'N Sweep

Large contemporary living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Walls and a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.