Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a two-sided fireplace, a built-in media wall, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

One Sunset Residence, Camano Island WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Living Room looking toward entry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room with porch through window
Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, decorative wall panelling and medium hardwood floors.

Henley on the Hudson - Weehawken

Platinum Construction LLC

Large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

CASA BB, Carini (PA)

Studio GD Architetture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Catania-Palermo with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Feature Wall

Pleasant Barn Road

Marble mosaic tile fireplace surround in living room with sconce lighting. Artwork installed at a later date.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Del Monte

Cusimano Architect

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Houston with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

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Architecture Republic

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Coral Ridge Modern Residence

The Benedict Bullock Group PA

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Miami with brown walls, marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

New Home Build 1

Lisa OBrien Interior Designs

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Nuova Domus Sacchetti - Living

Flaminia Pacciani

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Rome with light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

Progetto di interni L11

365Architetti

Design ideas for a large contemporary loft-style living room in Venice with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Camino Real

Luxe Home Design Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Grand Designs Earth House

Architecture Republic

Large contemporary open concept living room in Wollongong with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Phyliss New Open Concept Dining and Living Spaces

Andreson Builders

The wall wraps around and dies into a full mirror wall. It looks like a huge room but on the other side is a TV den and large fireplace. The house has a raised floor foundation so we dragged post and pier into the crawl space and shored up the end of the wall to create a load path from the end of the new beam to the ground.

Zona living con boiserie dallo stile moderno, con dettagli in castagno

Falegnameria L'Interno

Struttura per zona living composta da boiserie, completa di copertura per calorifero, in bianco laccato opaco e mensola soprastante in grigio laccato opaco. Al di sopra, struttura di armadietti pensili con mensola in castagno annessa.

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PaulDeni - студия архитектуры и дизайна

Интерьер гостинной с вторым светом, камином и лестницей
Photo of a large living room in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Progetto biokamino su misura

95-Design

Progetto di una parete nel soggirono con biocamino fatta su misura.
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace and decorative wall panelling.

GITES RURAL

Laurent ALMARIC ARCHITECTE DPLG

Conception d'un meuble TV rétro-éclairé
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Nancy with grey walls, ceramic floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

New Residence - Fox Chapel, PA

Gaskill Architecture

This is an example of an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with a Two-sided Fireplace and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.