This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home

Transitional Living Room

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Windham Lodge

Kathy Kuo Designs Inc

The clients were looking for a modern, rustic ski lodge look that was chic and beautiful while being family-friendly and a great vacation home for the holidays and ski trips. Our goal was to create something family-friendly that had all the nostalgic warmth and hallmarks of a mountain house, while still being modern, sophisticated, and functional as a true ski-in and ski-out house. To achieve the look our client wanted, we focused on the great room and made sure it cleared all views into the valley. We drew attention to the hearth by installing a glass-back fireplace, which allows guests to see through to the master bedroom. The decor is rustic and nature-inspired, lots of leather, wood, bone elements, etc., but it's tied together will sleek, modern elements like the blue velvet armchair.

Santa Monica Spanish Revival Renovation

STUDIO ALLEN ARCHITECTS, INC

Design ideas for a mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Transitional Rancher, Hillsborough, CA

Lauren Evans Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Spanish Modern

Texture Living Inc

This was an old Spanish house in a close to teardown state. Part of the house was rebuilt, 1000 square feet added and the whole house remodeled.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Rhinebeck Estate

AHG Interiors

Photo of an expansive contemporary living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Winterton Willows

GOAT Interiors

Living Room - Open area great for entertaining and staying in with the family.
Large country formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Luxurious Summer Home

Amber Golob Interiors

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

A request we often receive is to have an open floor plan, and for good reason too! Many of us don't want to be cut off from all the fun that's happening in our entertaining spaces. Knocking out the wall in between the living room and kitchen creates a much better flow.

Hyco Lake Retreat

Casual Elegance Designs

Inspiration for an expansive country living room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Cordillera Mountain Modern

Basso Interiors Inc

A great place to relax and enjoy the views of the Gore Range mountains. We expanded the seating area with the use of the camel leather daybed / chaise. The color palette is so fun - in the mix of olive, mustard, and teal subdued by the rich deep gray mohair sofa.

Modern Geometric

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

If you love what you see and would like to know more about a manufacturer/color/style of a Floor & Home product used in this project, submit a product inquiry request here: bit.ly/_ProductInquiry Floor & Home products supplied by Coyle Carpet One- Madison, WI Products Supplied Include: Red Maple Hardwood Floors, Wood Pattern Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), Equinox Carpet, Carpet Planks, Sliced Pebble Shower Floor, Bathroom Tile, Large Format Hexagon Tile, Bathroom Tile, Marble-look Tile, Stainless Steel 3D Mosaics

Sopisticated Living in Coveted Tam O'Shanter

trueONE Group, LLC

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, cork floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Brentwood Court Remodel

cedar street builders

Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

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Amy Pearson Design

While the majority of APD designs are created to meet the specific and unique needs of the client, this whole home remodel was completed in partnership with Black Sheep Construction as a high end house flip. From space planning to cabinet design, finishes to fixtures, appliances to plumbing, cabinet finish to hardware, paint to stone, siding to roofing; Amy created a design plan within the contractor’s remodel budget focusing on the details that would be important to the future home owner. What was a single story house that had fallen out of repair became a stunning Pacific Northwest modern lodge nestled in the woods!

Richmond family home

Forbes Rix Design

Photo of a contemporary living room in London with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Mandeville Canyon

Martin Construction Company

Design ideas for a transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

By the Brooke

LIFE HOME DESIGN

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown Floor and Vaulted

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.