This is an example of an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

PROJECT: KENSINGTON

Harper Designs

Gorgeous bright and airy family room featuring a large shiplap fireplace and feature wall into vaulted ceilings. Several tones and textures make this a cozy space for this family of 3. Custom draperies, a recliner sofa, large area rug and a touch of leather complete the space.

TCD Ridgemont

TCD Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional formal loft-style living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Big Sandy Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Custom Design | Build: Memorial Contemporary

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Clean and Bright Frisco Living Room

Lark Interior

We chose soapstone for the new fireplace surround for contrast. Stools in front of the fireplace add extra seating.
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Eclectic Rye Home

Touijer Designs

camel colored, velvet fabric on accent chairs and the main sofa set the tone for a beautiful living room. A large area rug defines the spaces.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Telluride High Country

Artisan Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Denver with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and brown walls.

Seaview Is the Best View

KBG Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, no tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Greenview

Staged by Alchemy

Expansive mediterranean living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living room

Anne Becker Design

Inviting space for whole family; practical choices
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Bloomfield Hills

Allen & James Interior Design

Stephanie James: “Understanding the client’s style preferences, we sought out timeless pieces that also offered a little bling. The room is open to multiple dining and living spaces and the scale of the furnishings by Chaddock, Ambella, Wesley Hall and Mr. Brown and lighting by John Richards and Visual Comfort were very important. The living room area with its vaulted ceilings created a need for dramatic fixtures and furnishings to complement the scale. The mixture of textiles and leather offer comfortable seating options whether for a family gathering or an intimate evening with a book.” Photographer: Michael Blevins Photo

Radcliffe Ave Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

A cast stone fireplace surround and mantel add subtle texture to this neutral, traditionally furnished living room. Soft touches of aqua bring the outdoors in. Interior Designer: Catherine Walters Interiors © Deborah Scannell Photography

Family Friendly Traditional Home

John McClain Design

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Westview Cliffside

Shoberg Custom Homes

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mid-century modern living room

popix designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Orange County with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

East Grand Rapids Tudor

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable family living is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this casual comfortable family room encourages family gatherings and relaxation! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Tarzana

Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.

Large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with a wall-mounted tv, white walls, a plaster fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.

All Fireplace Surrounds 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.