Large country formal open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Traditional English heritage family goes Mountain Contemporary

Balance Point Construction

The freestanding, circular Ortal fireplace is the show-stopper in this mountain living room. With both industrial and English heritage plaid accents, the room is warm and inviting for guests in this multi-generational home.

Chelsea - Restoration of Victorian Townhouse

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Photo of a traditional living room in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Seaview - Pacific Series

Urbandale Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Ottawa with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Hill Street

Jubilee Interiors

Photo of a small eclectic open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, laminate floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Walnut New Construction

Fiorella Design, LLC

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and a ribbon fireplace.

Modern Farmhouse, Ranch-Style Home

PortSide Builders, Inc.

Open-concept great room with beautiful oak, hardwood floors and pine-board lined tray ceiling,
Photo of a country open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and recessed.

East Finchley House

TamarCreative

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Pemberton

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Heath Residence

AlenaCDesign

Contemporary Open plan living room design by AlenaCDesign.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Copper Mountain Residence

PLAAD

Large country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Downtown Kirkland Modern Townhome Lot 2

Highlands Builders Group

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Farmhouse

Bret Franks Construction, Inc.

Photo of a country living room in Little Rock with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Photo of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Minimalist Farm House

Lori Henle Interiors

Living Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Mid century modern meets Transitional design in La Canada Flintridge

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Mid century inspired design living room with a built-in cabinet system made out of Walnut wood. Custom made to fit all the low-fi electronics and exact fit for speakers.

Nob Hill - A Luxury San Francisco Penthouse

Alden Miller Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

College Hill Providence

Sweenor Builders Incorporated

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

Cross Creek Ranch

Neighbor Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, a corner fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Interior Projects

Metex Stone Worx

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Edmonton with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with Brown Floor

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.