This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Ranch Pass Residence

DK Studio

The Ranch Pass Project consisted of architectural design services for a new home of around 3,400 square feet. The design of the new house includes four bedrooms, one office, a living room, dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry/mud room, upstairs children’s playroom and a three-car garage, including the design of built-in cabinets throughout. The design style is traditional with Northeast turn-of-the-century architectural elements and a white brick exterior. Design challenges encountered with this project included working with a flood plain encroachment in the property as well as situating the house appropriately in relation to the street and everyday use of the site. The design solution was to site the home to the east of the property, to allow easy vehicle access, views of the site and minimal tree disturbance while accommodating the flood plain accordingly.

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Large living area with indoor/outdoor space. Folding NanaWall opens to porch for entertaining or outdoor enjoyment.
Large country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Canongate Country Manor

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story living room in Charlotte with oak floors, a gas fireplace, two-story windows, and a coffered ceiling.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

The Skyland Project

featherlane design co.

Transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Historic Ross

Ann Lowengart Interiors

This large gated estate includes one of the original Ross cottages that served as a summer home for people escaping San Francisco's fog. We took the main residence built in 1941 and updated it to the current standards of 2020 while keeping the cottage as a guest house. A massive remodel in 1995 created a classic white kitchen. To add color and whimsy, we installed window treatments fabricated from a Josef Frank citrus print combined with modern furnishings. Throughout the interiors, foliate and floral patterned fabrics and wall coverings blur the inside and outside worlds.

Summit Refresh

ML Interior Designs

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Acushnet Modern Farmhouse

Ironwood Studio Co.

Transitional open concept living room in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, coffered, wood and planked wall panelling.

This Old House NEW

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

Extensive custom millwork can be seen throughout the entire home, but especially in the living room.
This is an example of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Baltimore with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

This Old House NEW

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Large traditional enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Historic Pueblo Revival

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

Complete remodel of a historical Presidio Heights pueblo revival home—originally designed by Charles Whittlesey in 1908. Exterior façade was reskinned with historical colors but the original architectural details were left intact. Work included the excavation and expansion of the existing street level garage, seismic upgrades throughout, new interior stairs from the garage level, complete remodel of kitchen, baths, bedrooms, decks, gym, office, laundry, mudroom and the addition of two new skylights. New radiant flooring, electrical and plumbing installed throughout.

Wayzata Bay Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Canongate Country Manor

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story living room in Charlotte with oak floors, a gas fireplace, two-story windows, and a coffered ceiling.
This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

Vivian's Living Room

Houston Affordable Designs

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

1567 KW

Weaver Custom Homes

Inspiration for a traditional formal open concept living room in Columbus with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and coffered.

North Fitzroy Period Renovation

Architest Pty Ltd

A private reading and music room off the grand hallway creates a secluded and quite nook for members of a busy family
Photo of a large enclosed living room in Melbourne with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Smythe Street Farmhouse

Faye Cowie Designs

Open kitchen-living room connected to covered porch.
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and coffered.

Refurbishment and Renovation

The Clever Contractors

The scope of works required to complete this renovation project involved stripping out, structural repairs, complete mechanical and electrical upgrades, carpentry and flooring before the introduction of new decorations and fittings. The property now boasts a range of modern upgrades whilst retaining and revealing its original features. ?✨?

Custom Modern Farmhouse in Edina

TRIO Design and Build

Large modern open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered, a brick fireplace surround and brick walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround and Coffered

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.