Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Bachelor Gulch, CO - Private Residence

Mountain Luxury Interiors

Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Jefferson Downs

Rockhaven Homes

Living room has coffered ceilings and stone fireplace.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Arthurs Creek

DSdezines Interiors

Living room feature fireplace
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Melbourne with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Contemporary East Hampton NY

Barbara Feldman Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Laurel Lane

Katie Rainey Design

Mid Century Modern Living room with large stone accent fireplace wall. Grey sofa with chaise lounge, upholstered ottoman, and coastal pillows with accents of blue and grey throughout.

Ponderosa Court

Du Interiors - Dulce Roberto

Great Room
Large open concept living room in Portland with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Interiors

Rod Mountain Media

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Virginia Horse Country Home

Cawood Architecture, PLLC

Complete renovation of a home in the rolling hills of the Loudoun County, Virginia horse country. New windows with gothic tracery in the transom, new stone fireplace with raised hearth, and painted wood coffered ceiling.

Living Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Geneva Renovation

Desa Design Studio

Living room
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Fun in Freehold

Evenflow Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Rénovation Appartement du 19eme Arrondissement

Cosy Houses

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Paris with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Metallic Touch Kitchen & Bar

Authentic Kitchen & Design

Small transitional open concept living room in Detroit with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Mulroy Residence

AMD Architecture

Design ideas for an open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Giving a Beautiful Townhome a Major Face Lift!

Lori Whitaker-Noel

A complete facelift; from dark golds to light grays. This full-service project included: Painting, New Fireplace with Stack-Stone, new furnishings, re-upholstery of classic pieces, blending several accents the client had acquired from her travels. She also loves the color Tangerine - we honored her favorite color she'd never used before.

Egan: Living room

JL Designs of Hilton Head Island, Inc

This is an example of a traditional formal open concept living room in Charleston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fireplaces

Benson Stone Company

Gas fireplace with ceiling-height stacked stone surround and wall-to-wall mantle shelving.
Design ideas for a transitional living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace and brown floor.

Fun in Freehold

Evenflow Interiors

This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Bold Contemporary Home

Monarch & Maker

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Stacked Stone Living Room Design Photos with 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.