Living room with fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

Custom design and build

Horizon Homes

First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Room, Dartmouth park

Born & Bred Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Internal Alterations to terraced house

CAS Architecture

The dark green walls contrast with the light furniture. The area rug brings together the living room space in the living/dining room.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional living room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Listed Victorian Terrace in KensingtonCornice,

Russell Taylor Architects

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

HOUSE OF JEWELS

Studio Sven

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Jett Road

Davenport Designs

Emily Followill Photography
Eclectic living room in Atlanta with green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eclectic Fort Worth Custom Home

Brooks Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Dallas with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Classical Wilmington Residence

Bernardon

Don Pearse Photographers
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modular symmetric modern bookcase

Woodworksdesign, LLC

Custom made built in modern symmetrical bookcase made of solid wood. Stained in red mahogany and finished with clear polyurethane. Designer/ cabinet maker Clarissa Perez

City Living on the Hudson

Gacek Design Group, Inc.

Gacek Design Group - City Living on the Hudson - Living space; Halkin Mason Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

The Wyndermere | Model Home

DJK Custom Homes

This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes former model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

Photo of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Piano + Wine Room

Harmony Drive Interiors

Transitional formal living room in DC Metro with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Классика жизни.

Дарья Харитонова

Сергей Ананьев , стилист Наталья Онуфрейчук.
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Little House, Soho House

MMM Architects Ltd

Large modern open concept living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Living Room Remodel

The Beard Group, Ltd.

A soft, serene color palette is the hallmark of the home's living room. The color inspiration for the room came from the homeowner's antique rugs and the custom, hand painted dining room wallcovering. The monochromatic walls and woodwork create a subtle backdrop for the homeowner's extensive collection of antique artwork. The hand painted, gold wallcovering accents the space and coordinates with the home's gold dining room ceiling.

Living Rooms

Woodchuck's Fine Furniture & Decor

Bright green walls and furniture are a sure way to brighten up any room. Large white framed windows and over sized accessories compliment the overall decor to complete this eclectically designed space.

Eating and Sitting

SpaceCraft Architecture

Shelly Harrison Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Boston with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Swing Out London

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Lumineux et au dernier étage avec une magnifique vue sur Paris, on accède au séjour après avoir emprunté la grande entrée et son couloir habillés de terracotta. Un choix audacieux qui met en valeur la collection privée d’oeuvres d’art et qui s’accorde parfaitement avec le vert profond des murs du séjour et le mobilier aux couleurs franches.

Living Room Design Photos with Green Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.