Complete redesign of this traditional golf course estate to create a tropical paradise with glitz and glam. The client's quirky personality is displayed throughout the residence through contemporary elements and modern art pieces that are blended with traditional architectural features. Gold and brass finishings were used to convey their sparkling charm. And, tactile fabrics were chosen to accent each space so that visitors will keep their hands busy. The outdoor space was transformed into a tropical resort complete with kitchen, dining area and orchid filled pool space with waterfalls. Photography by Luxhunters Productions

Flagler Residence

Renov8 Design+Build

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and coffered.

Modern Home

Trademark Homes

This is an example of an expansive modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, marble floors, a concrete fireplace surround, white floor and coffered.

California Mediterranean

Orange Moon Interiors

Den
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean formal open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, coffered and brick walls.

Cosy reading corner in Belgravia

Supremati

Understated luxury and timeless elegance.
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed tv, beige floor, coffered and wallpaper.

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.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and a two-sided fireplace.

House to Home - After

Jennifer Joy Mattis, Designer

This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Elegant Ceilings

K. Salowe & Co.

Coffered ceiling with faux wood finish in elegant living room
Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Miami with coffered.

Cheri Lane

Designs by D

Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

Ryan Gamma Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, white walls, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and coffered.

Raeburn Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Eclectic Customer Space | ME

Flooret

This LVP is inspired by summers at the cabin among redwoods and pines. Weathered rustic notes with deep reds and subtle greys. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

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 .

Marina del Rey

Rande Leaman Interior Design

This expansive living room is very European in feel, with tall ceilings and a mixture of antique pieces and contemporary furniture and art. The curved blue velvet sofas surround a large marble coffee table with highly collectable Art Deco Halabala chairs completing the mix.

Northern MN Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

Ramsey the Home Owner's rescued Rhodesian Ridgeback found his spot immediately during the delivery - on the custom area rug. He had to give his stamp of approval through the entire design process and we were so happy he was happy!

Living Room

Tim Barber Architects

Photo of a country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

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.

Transitional living room

Showhomes Houston

Transitional open concept living room with blue and gold finishes.
Photo of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with dark hardwood floors and coffered.

Custom Home - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Dreamstar Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a built-in media wall, white floor and coffered.

Modernized Traditional

J Lynn Design Group

This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.