Inspiration for an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Tampa with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE

Henry Prideaux Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional formal open concept living room in London with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Beach front penthouse apartment

Elixir Interior Design

We transformed this tired 1960's penthouse apartment into a beautiful bright and modern family living room
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Sussex with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

5th Street Coastal Chic

Alexandra Rae Design

Family room in our 5th St project.
Large transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Гостиная - кухня

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

DOUBLE HEIGHT

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Vista in primo piano del divano di Lago con dietro la scala in ferro e vetro che permette l'accesso al soppalco. Nella zona pranzo si intravede la carta da parati di Glamora illuminata da luci nascoste a led. Foto di Simone Marulli

3 Barn Farm

Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Other with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

SOGGIORNO IN STILE CLASSICO CONTEMPORANEO

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Soggiorno open space con zona tavolo da pranzo e libreria a parete. Controsoffitto su disegno con ribassamento e inserimento di velette luminose. Divani Natuzzi e arredamento Calligaris. Libreria in legno massello su misura. Lampadario Artemide. Carta da parati Glamora.

センターコートのある住まい HOUSE-ID

本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所

リビングルームから室内が見渡せます。
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

College Hill Providence

Sweenor Builders Incorporated

Transitional living room in Providence with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and wallpaper.

Memories Made in Monmouth Beach

Evenflow Interiors

Design ideas for a small eclectic enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Коттедж с деревянной отделкой

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Pamona Lake- Living Room

Lindy Design Build

This long space needed flexibility above all else. As frequent hosts to their extended family, we made sure there was plenty of seating to go around, but also met their day-to-day needs with intimate groupings. Much like the kitchen, the family room strikes a balance between the warm brick tones of the fireplace and the handsome green wall finish. Not wanting to miss an opportunity for spunk, we introduced an intricate geometric pattern onto the accent wall giving us a perfect backdrop for the clean lines of the mid-century inspired furniture pieces.

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KAILUA

一軒家フルリノベーションです部屋全体をグレージュのﾋﾞﾆｰﾙｸﾛｽで仕上げています
Design ideas for a small contemporary living room in Other with a library, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

двухуровневая квартира

Дизайнер Александр Воронов

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, brown floor and wallpaper.

Columbus Square

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Boho Coastal

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Orlando with blue walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

Elmhurst Residence

Polay Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown Floor and Wallpaper

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.