This is an example of a contemporary living room in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

A Vibrant Color Story

All in the Details

A neutral wall color lets the rug and furnishings stand out in the central living room area. We started with the existing sectional and chose the area rug and blue chairs from Company C, then added lots of throw pillows and woven blinds on the windows. Dry stacked stone veneer was added to the chimney wall and a new swing arm and wiring consolidation cleaned up the wall-mounted TV.

A Rustic Lodge

MB Builders and Development

A beautiful custom home with rustic touches and gorgeous lake views.
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Seattle with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and exposed beam.

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.

16th Street Bungalow

MPR Architecture

Built-in bookcases with walnut countertop and stone fireplace with painted wood mantle.
Arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Custom Colours

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Vaulted ceilings with wood in laid floors
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Raleigh with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Cottage Escape

Wright-Ryan Homes

Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Portland Maine with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Living Room for entertainment

Twilly and Fig

Large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Custer Park Kitchen and 2nd Floor Addition

Neil Kelly Company

For this whole home remodel and addition project, we removed the existing roof and knee walls to construct new 1297 s/f second story addition. We increased the main level floor space with a 4’ addition (100s/f to the rear) to allow for a larger kitchen and wider guest room. We also reconfigured the main level, creating a powder bath and converting the existing primary bedroom into a family room, reconfigured a guest room and added new guest bathroom, completed the kitchen remodel, and reconfigured the basement into a media room.

Fuchsia & Celedon Living room

Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style

Comfy upholstery is a must! Cute and uncomfortable just doesn’t work…buy quality once and you’ll never regret it.
This is an example of an eclectic formal open concept living room with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, no tv and coffered.

Blue and White

Luxe and Logic Design, LLC

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

Alta Window Fashions - Solar Shades

Shade by Jamie - Shades, Shutters & Blinds

Nothing gives a more finished or tailored look than a single, neat shade that has the potential to completely disappear, allowing your stunning architecture - or that inspiring view - to take front stage.

Modern Farmhouse Heber City Residence

GOAT Interiors

Living Room - Herringbone pattern displayed in the fireplace.
Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Ponderosa Court

Du Interiors - Dulce Roberto

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

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.

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.

Duffield House

Neilson Design Studio

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Ottawa with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and wallpaper.

Interior of a two-story house in the Biedermeier style.

studIYA

Living room + kitchen + dining room
Photo of a large living room with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a corner tv, multi-coloured floor and wallpaper.

Pebble Remote

Gordon's Window Decor

Remote is stylish and can easily be transformed into a no suspect paperweight.
Large country open concept living room in Burlington with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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.

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.