This is an example of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, vinyl floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, a ribbon fireplace and decorative wall panelling.

Wakefield Wine Bar and Fireplace

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Houston with a home bar, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

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.

Glencairn

Kelli Richards Interiors

Photo of a modern living room in Montreal with white walls, a wall-mounted tv 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.

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.

Фрагмент гостиной

Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with a home bar, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

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.

Beacon Cape

Costello Fine Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor 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.

3057 Avalon Ave

Madison Home Builders

Photo of an open concept living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood 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.

Лаконичный уют

Студия дизайна Елены Илюхиной

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Moscow with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Custom Back Bay Condo

Sleeping Dog Properties, Inc.

For this project, our Boston design-build team worked closely with a pair of keen-eyed clients to bring their unique vision to life. The main challenge throughout was deciding how to make the most out of the relatively small 990 ft² we had to work with.

Breeze

Bellas Artes

Large contemporary open concept living room in Valencia with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and decorative wall panelling.

Cougar Mountain View

Ecolux Construction LLC

Magnificent pinnacle estate in a private enclave atop Cougar Mountain showcasing spectacular, panoramic lake and mountain views. A rare tranquil retreat on a shy acre lot exemplifying chic, modern details throughout & well-appointed casual spaces. Walls of windows frame astonishing views from all levels including a dreamy gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite, & awe-inspiring family room below. 2 oversize decks designed for hosting large crowds. An experience like no other!

出窓がゆったりした場を生む、リビング「光をつかむ家（light fall house）」埼玉県川口市

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

実は、出窓は施主からのご要望でしたが、気持ちの良い出窓にしようと一生懸命考えて寸法や形を決めてたら、部屋にゆとりが生まれる凄くいい感じの出窓になりました。
Photo of a small formal enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Totteridge Manor House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

A dark living room was transformed into a cosy and inviting relaxing living room. The wooden panels were painted with the client's favourite colour and display their favourite pieces of art. The colour was inspired by the original Delft blue tiles of the fireplace.

Formal Sitting Room, Belfast

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Luxury Sitting Room in Belfast. Includes paneling, shagreen textured wallpaper, bespoke joinery, furniture and soft furnishings.
Photo of a large contemporary formal living room in Belfast with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

All TVs 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.