Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Backwoods

Mathews Furniture + Design

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and vaulted.

Granville Home

KP Designs Group

This is an example of a traditional enclosed living room in Columbus with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Mullica Hill, NJ

Bella B Home Designs

Library Living Room with a black rolling ladder and pops of green pillows!
Large transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Classic Contemporary

Glas Associates

Modern interior featuring a tall fireplace surround and custom television wall for easy viewing Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, black floor and vaulted.

Sausalito Home

HKB Interior Design

We really focused on bringing in that gorgeous view with this design. We wanted the room to almost feel like an extension of the bay through the windows. Keeping the space very bright with white paint and tiles, we were able to bring in those water blue tones through the furniture pieces and rug. The varying wood tones perfectly mimic the trees and driftwood just steps away. #livingroom #livingroomdesign #luxuryhomes #dreamhome #beachyhome #bayareadesign #beachhome

Second Floor Balcony

CS Thomas Construction

Vaulted ceiling, custom gray built-ins, cast stone fireplace, reclaimed mixed hardwood floor, and shiplap walls.
Photo of an open concept living room with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Fall River Living Room

Allie Boone Interiors

A living room decorated in a cross between farmhouse and updated traditional style. A color scheme of black, white and gray, with touches of natural wood and greenery for color.

Barbican - Brutalist Renovation

Eerospace Ltd

This beautiful apartment is built beside the iconic Barbican Centre, home to performing arts, contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions. In this design we had a earthy colour palette, with a combination of light greys, brown and white. It's an amazing open apartment allowing lots of light into the living space.

Westwood Tudor House - Phase II

Julia Chasman Design

First we changed the rug situation to a simple large jute rug from Annie Selke, and a smaller antique Persian rug to center the main seating area. We traded the single long RH teal velvet sofa for two matching smaller neutral linen bench-style sofas from Williams Sonoma Home, and framed seating in a square around the overscale original fireplace, which we had sandblasted during the renovation. We kept the Mies van der Rohe glass X-style coffee table and added in two comfy vintage easy chairs recovered in a cheery red/coral - based toile in a Chinoiserie theme, two John Derian for Cisco Homes mushroom stools, and two additional seating areas in the rear corners of the room -- a Victorian armchair and ottoman, and a smaller red leather wing chair to balance out the room.

Darien Family Home

Mare Design

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and a standard fireplace.

Treasure Island Home

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and vaulted.

MacArthur Park Single Family Residence

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Little Rock with white walls, dark hardwood floors, coffered, vaulted, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Charming Update

Bradley Bowden Design, LLC

Two Story Fireplace Update with New Stone and Textural Wall Covering.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional loft-style living room in Indianapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Living Room

Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Villa en Marbella 1A

med arquitectura & construcción

Mediterranean open concept living room in Malaga with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

283 trino way

The House Group

This is an example of a large formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Lola Summit: Craftsman/Farmhouse Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

What a view! This custom-built, Craftsman style home overlooks the surrounding mountains and features board and batten and Farmhouse elements throughout.

morris farmhouse

SABIN VIEHLAND Interior Design

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Custom Colours

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Vaulted ceilings with wood in laid floors
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Raleigh with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and Vaulted

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.