Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted 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.

Living Room

Diane Burgoyne Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

Auriens

Nikki Hinton Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and decorative wall panelling.

Mulholland Drive- Bel Air

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The family room has a long wall of built-in cabinetry as well as floating shelves in a wood tone that coordinates with the floor and fireplace mantle. Wood beams run along the ceiling and wainscoting is an element we carried throughout this room and throughout the house. A dark charcoal gray quartz countertop coordinates with the dark gray tones in the kitchen. The custom fireplace stores firewood. The stairs lead to kids bedrooms and a home office.

Agrandissement d'une maison de ville

AJM Design

Style contemporain.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Le Havre with a wall-mounted tv, green walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, white floor and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

Craftsman Style Residence New Construction 2021 3000 square feet, 4 Bedroom, 3-1/2 Baths
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Colosseo Domus | 150 MQ

Fontanesi Design

Soggiorno: boiserie in palissandro, camino a gas e TV 65". Pareti in grigio scuro al 6% di lucidità, finestre a profilo sottile, dalla grande capacit di isolamento acustico. --- Living room: rosewood paneling, gas fireplace and 65 " TV. Dark gray walls (6% gloss), thin profile windows, providing high sound-insulation capacity. --- Omaggio allo stile italiano degli anni Quaranta, sostenuto da impianti di alto livello. --- A tribute to the Italian style of the Forties, supported by state-of-the-art tech systems. --- Photographer: Luca Tranquilli

Timeless Design Master Suite Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

Large arts and crafts enclosed living room in Denver with a library, blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Апартаменты Арбат

Moon Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Moscow with a wall-mounted tv, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Seward Park

Heidi Caillier Design

Photo of a traditional enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Башня ОКО 82 этаж

Tele-Art

Проект встроенного телевизора за стекло в гостиной пентхауза на 82 этаже в башне ОКО в Москве. Телевизор - топовый Samsung QLED 8K UltraHD диагональю 82 дюйма. Стекло общими размерами 3х3 метра разделено на три горизонтальных сегмента с минимально возможными стыками между ними. Звук воспроизводится через колонки, установленные в потолок.

Hyde Park First Floor Renovation

Legacy Builders Group

This Hyde Park family was looking to open up their first floor creating a more functional living space and to refresh their look to a transitional style. They loved the idea of exposed beams and hoped to incorporate them into their remodel. We are "beaming" with pride with the end result.

Transitional Living Room

Intuitive Designs

Creating a warm modern rustic style is achievable by using different textures and textiles.
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

579 Parks Lane

J. Parrish Builders

Hearth Room
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Appartamento Veneto | 110 MQ

EarkStudio

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Rome with light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Renovation on Aspen

Stalburg Design

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted 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.

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.