Inspiration for a large living room in Saint Petersburg with porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Mill Creek Custom Home

Fishcamp Custom LLC.

The open design displays a custom brick fire place that fits perfectly into the log-style hand hewed logs with chinking and exposed log trusses.
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

ECUSTA trail rental cabin Hendersonville, NC

Big Twig Homes

New in 2024 Cedar Log Home By Big Twig Homes. The log home is a Katahdin Cedar Log Home material package. This is a rental log home that is just a few minutes walk from Maine Street in Hendersonville, NC. This log home is also at the start of the new Ecusta bike trail that connects Hendersonville, NC, to Brevard, NC.

Downland Barns

McLean Quinlan

Nestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design. Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area. The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment. Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls. Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace. A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms. The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project. Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.

Mountain Modern on Max

Kenny's Tile & Floor Covering

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Columbine Circle Residence

LaBella Associates, PC

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, wood and wood walls.

Chalet Alta Rocca

Thomas Devard Photographie

Photo of a country living room in Nancy with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, wood and wood walls.

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.

ДЕРЕВЯННЫЙ ДОМ В СТИЛЕ АНГЛИЙСКИЙ КАНТРИ.

Марина Кутепова

Гостиная кантри. Фрагмент гостиной. Угловой камин, отделка камень. Кресло, Ralf Louren van thiel.
Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Arena park - living room

LESH

Современный дизайн интерьера гостиной, контрастные цвета, скандинавский стиль. Сочетание белого, черного и желтого. Желтые панели, серый диван.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian living room in Saint Petersburg with yellow walls, beige floor, exposed beam, wood walls and laminate floors.

Organic Contemporary in an Industrial Setting

Turner Design Firm

Organic Contemporary Design in an Industrial Setting… Organic Contemporary elements in an industrial building is a natural fit. Turner Design Firm designers Tessea McCrary and Jeanine Turner created a warm inviting home in the iconic Silo Point Luxury Condominiums. Transforming the Least Desirable Feature into the Best… We pride ourselves with the ability to take the least desirable feature of a home and transform it into the most pleasant. This condo is a perfect example. In the corner of the open floor living space was a large drywalled platform. We designed a fireplace surround and multi-level platform using warm walnut wood and black charred wood slats. We transformed the space into a beautiful and inviting sitting area with the help of skilled carpenter, Jeremy Puissegur of Cajun Crafted and experienced installer, Fred Schneider Industrial Features Enhanced… Neutral stacked stone tiles work perfectly to enhance the original structural exposed steel beams. Our lighting selection were chosen to mimic the structural elements. Charred wood, natural walnut and steel-look tiles were all chosen as a gesture to the industrial era’s use of raw materials. Creating a Cohesive Look with Furnishings and Accessories… Designer Tessea McCrary added luster with curated furnishings, fixtures and accessories. Her selections of color and texture using a pallet of cream, grey and walnut wood with a hint of blue and black created an updated classic contemporary look complimenting the industrial vide.

Shady Lane

The Sitting Room

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Minneapolis with a library, dark hardwood floors, exposed beam, wood and wood walls.

Mountain Home

Broadway Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in San Francisco with slate floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and wood walls.

Rénovation salon

Intérieur vôtre

Inspiration for a tropical open concept living room in Angers with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Дом в Ленинградской области

Интерьерная студия AI

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, beige floor, brick walls, wood walls and exposed beam.

New Peninsula Residence

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA The main living space is a great room which includes the kitchen, dining, and living room. Doors from the front and rear of the space lead to expansive outdoor deck areas and an outdoor kitchen.

ニューノーマルの住宅改修

IYs - Inoue Yoshimura studio Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Yokohama with no tv, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Beachfront Elegance - Enchanted

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

The connection to the surrounding ocean and dunes is evident in every room of this elegant beachfront home. By strategically pulling the home in from the corner, the architect not only creates an inviting entry court but also enables the three-story home to maintain a modest scale on the streetscape. Swooping eave lines create an elegant stepping down of forms while showcasing the beauty of the cedar roofing and siding materials.

リノベで高気密高断熱住宅

えぬぷらす一級建築士事務所

リビング吹抜
Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Osaka with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Exposed Beam and Wood Walls

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.