This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and decorative wall panelling.

Fireplaces

The Bradburn Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Granada | Bellevue

JayMarc Homes

The Granada's great room is a harmonious blend of classic and contemporary elements, exuding a timeless and inviting atmosphere. Light wood hardwood flooring spreads throughout the space, adding warmth and natural beauty underfoot. A tile fireplace surround becomes a striking focal point, infusing the room with texture and visual interest. A sleek black gas fireplace complements the surround, offering both comfort and modern aesthetics. Crisp white walls provide a clean and versatile backdrop, allowing for various decor styles to flourish. White wainscoting adds a touch of classic elegance, elevating the room's charm and character. Together, the light wood flooring, tile fireplace, white walls, and wainscoting create a balanced and inviting ambiance, making the Granada's great room a welcoming space for relaxation, social gatherings, and cherished moments with loved ones.

Fresh Hamptons Inspired

Wendy Glaister Interiors

This classically beautiful living room has all the elements one would expect in a traditional home inspired by the Hamptons. Hardwood flooring, a plaid rug, herringbone fabrics, tape trim on the sofas, and the most expertly installed coffered ceilings and wainscotting millwork.

Hawthorne Luxury Home

Marilena Baynes Interior Design Studio

Contemporary living room with a tribal theme. Featuring Vsari Emerald Green wall cladding, New Age Veneers Nav Core timber slats and shelving, Polytec Verdelho cabinetry, Caesarstone Vanilla Noir benchtop and Ambe Linear 72" electric fireplace.

Berkeley Vale Home

AMA Studio Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Fireplaces

The Bradburn Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, blue floor and decorative wall panelling.

Limewashed wall paint technique

Magy Interiors LLC

Marble fireplace in living room. One of our requirement for the project was to conserve the architectural elements like the marble fireplace place, the Italian travertine floor tiles and the wooed beams cathedral ceiling. We also treated the walls with a limewash paint performed by an artist. The two sconces were added too. Client wanted to enhance the Mediterranean elements of the space.

Grands Horizons

Daisy D Déco

AMÉNAGEMENT D’UNE PIÈCE DE VIE Pour ce projet, mes clients souhaitaient une ambiance douce et épurée inspirée des grands horizons maritimes avec une tonalité naturelle. Le point de départ étant le canapé à conserver, nous avons commencé par mieux définir les espaces de vie tout en intégrant un piano et un espace lecture. Ainsi, la salle à manger se trouve naturellement près de la cuisine qui peut être isolée par une double cloison verrière coulissante. La généreuse table en chêne est accompagnée de différentes assises en velours vert foncé. Une console marque la séparation avec le salon qui occupe tout l’espace restant. Le canapé est positionné en ilôt afin de faciliter la circulation et rendre l’espace encore plus aéré. Le piano s’appuie contre un mur entre les deux fenêtres près du coin lecture. La cheminée gagne un insert et son manteau est mis en valeur par la couleur douce des murs et les moulures au plafond. Les murs sont peints d’un vert pastel très doux auquel on a ajouté un sous bassement mouluré. Afin de créer une jolie perspective, le mur du fond de cette pièce en longueur est recouvert d’un papier peint effet papier déchiré évoquant tout autant la mer que des collines, pour un effet nature reprenant les couleurs du projet. Enfin, l’ensemble est mis en lumière sans éblouir par un jeu d’appliques rondes blanches et dorées. Crédit photos: Caroline GASCH

Hawthorne Luxury Home

Marilena Baynes Interior Design Studio

579 Parks Lane

J. Parrish Builders

Hearth Room
Inspiration for a 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.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Posh and Neutral Living Room

Henck Design LLC

While every stitch of furniture was kept neutral, Henck Design layered textures to maintain a chic quality and specified only the finest of furnishings and home decor for this client’s interior design project.

Living Room

Bishop Design

Photo of a contemporary living room in Cincinnati with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse Style Living Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

this living room design featured uniquely designed wall panels that adds a more refined and elegant look to the exposed beams and traditional fireplace design. the Vis-à-vis sofa positioning creates an open layout with easy access and circulation for anyone going in or out of the living room. With this room we opted to add a soft pop of color but keeping the neutral color palette thus the dark green sofa that added the needed warmth and depth to the room. Finally, we believe that there is nothing better to add to a home than one's own memories, this is why we created a gallery wall featuring family and loved ones photos as the final touch to add the homey feeling to this room.

Sound Cottage

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

The center of this compact house is a high, open room combining living, dining, and kitchen. Windows on both sides open to the views and the sea breezes, and dormers fill the space with light from above.

Ranch House Great Room

Marin Design Co.

Living room and sitting room. This picture displays the wall casings and room divide between living and sitting room.
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Bow, NH

New England Design Elements

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Manchester with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, white floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Hampstead - Interior

Eerospace Ltd

This is an example of a traditional luxury living room in London, with a fireplace.
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

A unique project combining elegance and comfort

Mon Concept Habitation - London

This project is the result of research and work lasting several months. This magnificent Haussmannian apartment will inspire you if you are looking for refined and original inspiration. Here the lights are decorative objects in their own right. Sometimes they take the form of a cloud in the children's room, delicate bubbles in the parents' or floating halos in the living rooms. The majestic kitchen completely hugs the long wall. It is a unique creation by eggersmann by Paul & Benjamin. A very important piece for the family, it has been designed both to allow them to meet and to welcome official invitations. The master bathroom is a work of art. There is a minimalist Italian stone shower. Wood gives the room a chic side without being too conspicuous. It is the same wood used for the construction of boats: solid, noble and above all waterproof.

All Fireplaces 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.