Complete refurbishment & extension (build only) Abbotswood, Guildford

We completed this living room (unfurnished) for our client's lovely arts and crafts style property.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Surrey with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Modern Farmhouse in the Hills

Design Shop Interiors

Open concept modern country farmhouse living room, with large sitting area.
This is an example of a country living room in Sacramento with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown floor.

Farmhouse Renovation

Ann Clark Architects

Brad Taylor
Large country living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wood stove.

58A山荘

株式会社エムズ・アーキテクツ

別荘建築
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Appartement Canal Saint Martin

2design architecture

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Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Paris with grey walls, a wood stove, no tv, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Creekside Meadow, a Modern, Rustic, Farmhouse

George Pendleton & Co., Inc.

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Metamorphosis

Gouck Architects

Steve Wolfe Photography
Country living room in Philadelphia with a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

SaltBox Tiny House

Extraordinary Structures

One wall is filled with a variety of cnc-cut cabinetry: bookshelves, a tall closet and a horizontal, queen-sized wall bed with storage above and below. The primary heating and cooling is from the incredibly efficient Mitsubishi mini-split unit. Photo by Kate Russell

Log Cabin Addition

KSF Architects

View from existing living room into the addition where the log collar ties and beams can be clearly seen.
Inspiration for a country living room in Detroit with dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and a stone fireplace surround.

Vermont Real Estate Photos

Meadowood Media

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Burlington with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Grade II Listed Cottage: Sitting Room

Natalie Davies Interior Design

Currently living overseas, the owners of this stunning Grade II Listed stone cottage in the heart of the North York Moors set me the brief of designing the interiors. Renovated to a very high standard by the previous owner and a totally blank canvas, the brief was to create contemporary warm and welcoming interiors in keeping with the building’s history. To be used as a holiday let in the short term, the interiors needed to be high quality and comfortable for guests whilst at the same time, fulfilling the requirements of my clients and their young family to live in upon their return to the UK.

Grade II Listed Cottage: Sitting Room

Natalie Davies Interior Design

One Off House - Kilbrittain, County Cork

Linehan Construction

Paul Cowhig
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Cork with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Golden Chestnut

Panache of Amarillo

Modern furnishings take this Spanish inspired great room to the next level of high design. Each accesorry has been hand selected to add character and style to this living space.

Heydon Hall Listing

ProLocal

Photo of a country living room in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

SaltBox Tiny House

Extraordinary Structures

SaltBox Tiny House Interior showing living room with modular furniture and built in bookshelves with fold-down desk. Cabinet on the left is the horizontal Queen-sized wall bed. Floors are mesquite end grain.

Large detached house Hampton Court

Forbes Rix Design

This is an example of an eclectic enclosed living room in London with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown floor.

Moscow Country House

Tatiana Pirogkova

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, brown floor and wallpaper.

Kitchen Extension Dulwich

dRAW Architecture

Small transitional living room in London with grey walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Rustic Living Room

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv and a wood stove.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Wood Stove

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.