Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white walls and a wood stove.

Bespoke storage on side of the chimney

Karo and Co Interiors Ltd

Bespoke furniture design, featuring shelving system with storage underneath on both sides of the chimney. This made to measure storage perfectly fits alcoves that ware not perfectly even. Inside both cabinets we added extra shelves and cut outs for sockets and speaker wires. Alcove units were spray in lacquer to match F&B colours in lovely matt satin finish. As a final touch: beautiful brass handles made by small business owner and chosen from our "supporting small businesses" supplier list.

Water Mill Refurbishment

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Devon with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Gloeckner Ranch

Hudson Street Design

Design ideas for a traditional living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Georgian Family Home

NB Interiors UK

Grown up living room space, officially classed as a 'drawing room', this was to feel regal but inviting.
Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Essex with a home bar, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Irving Park Home Remodel

Arete Renovators Inc.

This single-family home remodel started from the ground up. Everything from the exterior finish, decks, and outside paint to the indoor rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms have all been remodeled. There are two bedrooms and one and a half baths that include a beautiful green marble countertop and natural finish maple wood cabinets. Led color changing mirrors are found in both bathrooms. These colors cohesively flow into the kitchen as well. The green marble countertop is specially sourced directly from Ireland. Stainless Steel appliances are featured throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. New floors spread through the first and second story.

Classic Fire Places

Afterglow Energy

Photo of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Berteaux

Groom Construction Co., Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in Boston with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Walk-in Waterfront Cabin

RO Enterprises, Inc.

Homeowner had us open low cabin ceiling to vaulted ceiling, brightening the previous dark living room. Bill Johnson - The Photo Tour
Photo of a country living room in Seattle with dark hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Contempo Cabin

Aubrey Veva Design

Laura Sumrack
Country formal living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Built-in Alcove Cupboards

Jonathan Lear Furniture

In the main formal front living room we designed and made a pair of built-in traditional style cupboards with floating shelves above. The left hand cupboard houses a television on a pullout platform that can be angled to suit the viewers sitting position.

Hilltop House

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

This custom home, sitting above the City within the hills of Corvallis, was carefully crafted with attention to the smallest detail. The homeowners came to us with a vision of their dream home, and it was all hands on deck between the G. Christianson team and our Subcontractors to create this masterpiece! Each room has a theme that is unique and complementary to the essence of the home, highlighted in the Swamp Bathroom and the Dogwood Bathroom. The home features a thoughtful mix of materials, using stained glass, tile, art, wood, and color to create an ambiance that welcomes both the owners and visitors with warmth. This home is perfect for these homeowners, and fits right in with the nature surrounding the home!

Craftsman Living/Dining Update

Allison Lind Interiors

Wynne H Earle Photography
Photo of a living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Thames Street

EastWing Architects

Photography by Chris Bavaria
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Baltimore with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Traditional oak frame living room

User

Traditional living room in Wiltshire with dark hardwood floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Georgian Country House

Camilla Kelly

We were overjoyed to work on this fabulous Georgian country manor house - the former country retreat of the likes of Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Blake and Sylvia Plath. (It is said that the lyrics to 'Maggie May' were penned in this very house). Camilla was asked by the owners to help turn this stately space into a contemporary yet cosy family home with a midcentury feel. There was a small element of structural work and a full refurbishment requirement. Furniture was a sourced from a variety of midcentury and contemporary sellers in London, Amsterdam and Berlin. The end result is a sophisticated, calm and inviting space suitable for modern family living.

Bella Cerra Hardwood Flooring

Burroughs Hardwoods Inc.

Burroughs Hardwoods Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

The Back Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Brad Scott Photography
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, a music area, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wood stove.

リビングと寝室

さいとう建築工房

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor and wood.

Quadra-Fire Stoves

Leisure Time Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.