Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Indianapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Transitional Living Room

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Beach Vacation Home

Creative Touch Interiors

Photographed by: Julie Soefer Photography
Large traditional open concept living room in Houston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a home bar, a tile fireplace surround and a corner fireplace.

ANGOLO CAMINO IN MARMO

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Progettazione di angolo camino con rivestimento in marmo.
Design ideas for a small modern enclosed living room in Milan with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Main Street Project

Bijou Projects Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Rough Hollow Parade of Homes

HAJEK & Associates, Inc.

Photo of a country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Vardagsrum

helsingHouse Fastighetsmäklare

Photo of a scandinavian formal open concept living room in Malmo with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and no tv.

Linden Hills Bungalow

Hage Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Village Dr. Great Room and Kitchen Remodel

Horizon Interior Design

The wall separating the kitchen from the living room was removed, creating this beautiful open concept living area. The carpeting was replaced with hardwood in a dark stain, and the blue, grey and white rug create a welcoming area to lounge on the new sectional. Gugel Photography A couple living in Washington Township wanted to completely open up their kitchen, dining, and living room space, replace dated materials and finishes and add brand-new furnishings, lighting, and décor to reimagine their space. They were dreaming of a complete kitchen remodel with a new footprint to make it more functional, as their old floor plan wasn't working for them anymore, and a modern fireplace remodel to breathe new life into their living room area. Our first step was to create a great room space for this couple by removing a wall to open up the space and redesigning the kitchen so that the refrigerator, cooktop, and new island were placed in the right way to increase functionality and prep surface area. Rain glass tile backsplash made for a stunning wow factor in the kitchen, as did the pendant lighting added above the island and new fixtures in the dining area and foyer. Since the client's favorite color was blue, we sprinkled it throughout the space with a calming gray and white palette to ground the colorful pops. Wood flooring added warmth and uniformity, while new dining and living room furnishings, rugs, and décor created warm, welcoming, and comfortable gathering areas with enough seating to entertain guests. Finally, we replaced the fireplace tile and mantel with modern white stacked stone for a contemporary update.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Durham Traditional Residence

LK Design NC

A bright living room in white and navy with a splash of yellow
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Raleigh with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a freestanding tv, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Soul, Grit, and Emotion

House of Funk

Design ideas for a transitional living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

The Hills at Southshore New Home

A Creative Touch Draperies & Interiors

Living Room After Window Treatment installation
Inspiration for a large formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

AFTER PICTURE Loon Mountain Ski Condo #2

Loon Rustics LLC

New flooring, paint, furniture, lighting, and a knotty pine ceiling amongst other things.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Burlington with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Queen Anne Bungalow Resurrection

Carl Mattison Design

The living room fireplace with new green glass tile echoing the past while aiming for the future.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Atlanta with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Lakeside Retreat - The Cliffs at Keowee Springs

Villa Verona Design

Great room www.press1photos.com
Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Pièce de vie

Marie-Amandine TCHOLAKIAN - MH DECO Reims

Small midcentury enclosed living room in Reims with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Flower Mound New Build Whole Home Furnishing

Gallagher Interiors

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Rustic Living Room

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Corner Fireplace

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.