Photo of a large country open concept living room in Columbus with grey walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Mixing porcelain, cedar, and cast stone makes this fireplace truly unique!
This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Living Room Facelift

Grayscale Homes Designs

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Leckhampton Cottage, Cheltenham

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

This is an example of an eclectic living room in Gloucestershire with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted, wallpaper and brick walls.

Custom Modern Living Room in Coto De Caza

Jeffrey V. Riggs, Architect

Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - Living Room w/ Custom Millwork

Andison Residential Design

Living Room with Custom Millwork Modern Farmhouse Calgary, Alberta
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Calgary with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, white floor and vaulted.

Contemporary New Build, Ribble Valley

Design by UBER

This is an example of a contemporary enclosed living room with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Bridge House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Vaulted living room with wood ceiling looks toward dining and bedroom hall - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders

Sleek & Inspiring

South Bay Design Center

Living Room features Walnut floating shelves, Herman Miller Lounge chair.
Contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with a library, white walls, carpet, beige floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

The Woodlands - Townhome Remodel

Sea and Pine Interior Design

Upgraged townhome to meet the ski bum's needs in the winter and avid hiker in the summer. This retreat was designed to maximize a small space environment, add a touch of class while increasing profits for the owner's Airbnb marketplace.

Mid Century Urban Studio With an Office Space

Spacejoy

Multi Functional Space: Mid Century Urban Studio For this guest bedroom and office space, we work with texture, contrasting colors and your existing pieces to pull together a multifunctional space. We'll move the desk near the closet, where we'll add in a comfortable black and leather desk chair. A statement art piece and a light will pull together the office. For the guest bed, we'll utilize the small nook near the windows. An articulating wall light, mountable shelf and basket will provide some functionality and comfort for guests. Cozy pillows and lush bedding enhance the cozy feeling. A small gallery wall featuring Society6 prints and a couple frames for family photos adds an interesting focal point. For the other wall, we'll have a TV plant and chair. This would be a great spot for a play area and the baskets throughout the room will provide storage.

Modern + Minimal Fireplace

Sea and Pine Interior Design

Inspired by Devils Postpile, this fireplace creates a warm and inviting vibe. Highly efficient, zero emissions and wood burning, makes this heating element ideal for the cold winters in Mammoth.

Transitional Dream Living Room in South Livermore

Kelly Tivey Interior Design

This is an example of a large transitional formal loft-style living room in San Francisco with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Young Rd Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

This is an example of a transitional living room in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and vaulted.

House in Somerton, Somerset

James Armitage Architects

This garden room replaces an existing conservatory. Unlike the conservatory, the new extension can be used all year round - it is both light and well insulated - and does not suffer from noise when it rains. A glazed lantern (or cupola) allows light to reach the existing dining room (to which the garden room connects) and upon opening the automated windows, quickly removes unwanted warm air. Windows on three sides provide views of the terraced garden beyond. The building is formed with a Somerset Blue Lias stone base, rendered masonry and a traditional lead rolled roof.

Modern Rambler Makeover

Regarding Design

This was a whole home renovation with an addition and was phased over two and a half years. It included the kitchen, living room, primary suite, basement family room and wet bar, plus the addition of his and hers office space, along with a sunscreen. This modern rambler is transitional style at its best!

Living Room Facelift

Grayscale Homes Designs

Photo of a large country open concept living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 4_

Costa Homebuilders

This is an example of a large transitional formal living room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Living Room Fireplace
Design ideas for a large open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Salt Lake County, Ut.

TLE Design, LLC

Cozy and warm midcentury living room.
Photo of a small midcentury enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with Carpet 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.