Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Other with black walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and decorative wall panelling.

Pops Of Color

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional dining room and adjacent living room with medium wood dining table and chair legs, beige carpet under table; step down into living area with Persian rug and beige furniture (Cropped)

Pearson

Foster Hill Design

A high-rise living room with a view of Lake Michigan! The blues of the view outside inspired the palette for inside. The new wainscoting wall is clad in a blue/grey paint which provides the backdrop for the modern and clean-lined furnishings.

Sunrise Cottage Transformation

Havilah Homes

Wainscoting continues throughout the entire living space for decoration and for durability for the AirBnB use. Ceiling feature exposed (faux) beams with inserted shiplap and recessed lighting. The small space of the cottage required tight/multi space use

Bridgeman Downs, Acerage

Verandah House

Large traditional living room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Excuse My French

Samantha Stein Interiors

This is an example of a traditional living room in Nashville with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Spring Oak Carriage Homes

JPOrleans

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Philadelphia with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Sherwin Williams Projects

Painting Monkey

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Detroit with a library, black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Luxe, Galbe et Volupté, 67m2 à Paris

Ameo Concept

Au sortir de la pandémie, de nombreuses surfaces commerciales se sont retrouvées désaffectées de leurs fonctions et occupants. C’est ainsi que ce local à usage de bureaux fut acquis par les propriétaires dans le but de le convertir en appartement destiné à la location hôtelière. Deux mots d’ordre pour cette transformation complète : élégance et raffinement, le tout en intégrant deux chambres et deux salles d’eau dans cet espace de forme carrée, dont seul un mur comportait des fenêtres. Le travail du plan et de l’optimisation spatiale furent cruciaux dans cette rénovation, où les courbes ont naturellement pris place dans la forme des espaces et des agencements afin de fluidifier les circulations. Moulures, parquet en Point de Hongrie et pierres naturelles se sont associées à la menuiserie et tapisserie sur mesure afin de créer un écrin fonctionnel et sophistiqué, où les lignes tantôt convexes, tantôt concaves, distribuent un appartement de trois pièces haut de gamme.

AMANDINE - 70m2 - Rénovation totale d'un appartement

C&O Studio

Rénovation complète d'un appartement haussmmannien de 70m2 dans le 14ème arr. de Paris. Les espaces ont été repensés pour créer une grande pièce de vie regroupant la cuisine, la salle à manger et le salon. Les espaces sont sobres et colorés. Pour optimiser les rangements et mettre en valeur les volumes, le mobilier est sur mesure, il s'intègre parfaitement au style de l'appartement haussmannien.

Modern Stucco Tudor

TRIO Design and Build

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Hamptons Home in Melbourne's Leafy East

Belle Homes Design & Construction

Hamptons family living at its best. This client wanted a beautiful Hamptons style home to emerge from the renovation of a tired brick veneer home for her family. The white/grey/blue palette of Hamptons style was her go to style which was an imperative part of the design brief but the creation of new zones for adult and soon to be teenagers was just as important. Our client didn't know where to start and that's how we helped her. Starting with a design brief, we set about working with her to choose all of the colours, finishes, fixtures and fittings and to also design the joinery/cabinetry to satisfy storage and aesthetic needs. We supplemented this with a full set of construction drawings to compliment the Architectural plans. Nothing was left to chance as we created the home of this family's dreams. Using white walls and dark floors throughout enabled us to create a harmonious palette that flowed from room to room. A truly beautiful home, one of our favourites!

Southborough Residence - Living Room

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, decorative wall panelling and orange walls.

MONTROUGE

OVE ARCHITECTURE

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

DECORADOS "VALERIA", SERIE DE NETFLIX

Debo Astral

Proyecto de decoración para serie de Televisión de Netflix. Junto a Mercedes Canales Directora de Arte de la Serie se proyectan, diseñan y construyen los decorados para las protagonistas de la serie. Nos encontramos por un lado la casa de Valeria con una decoración retro con antiguos muebles restaurados y pintados en colores muy llamativos y juveniles. Se aprecian también las molduras y cenefas, los suelos hidráulicos, así como las galerías acristaladas... Para darle un toque de color y personalidad propia se han empleado diferentes papeles de aire retro sobre las paredes con motiivos florales y estampados muy coloridos.

Harmony Colombes

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Une maison de maître du XIXème, entièrement rénovée, aménagée et décorée pour démarrer une nouvelle vie. Le RDC est repensé avec de nouveaux espaces de vie et une belle cuisine ouverte ainsi qu’un bureau indépendant. Aux étages, six chambres sont aménagées et optimisées avec deux salles de bains très graphiques. Le tout en parfaite harmonie et dans un style naturellement chic.

AEL Living Room

An Edited Lifestyle

Inspiration for a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Maison Thiers

Ermitage Designs

This is an example of a transitional living room in Paris with white walls, painted wood floors, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Architectural Santa Monica Stunner

Thomas James Homes

Transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Inspiration for an expansive transitional formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.