A modern farmhouse living room designed for a new construction home in Vienna, VA.
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Buchanan River House

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Hand rubbed blackened steel frames the fiireplace and a recessed niche for extra wood. A reclaimed beam serves as the mantle. the lower ceilinged area to the right is a more intimate secondary seating area.

Tobacco Warehouse Duplex Apartment

Natalie Holden Interiors

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

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.

St Cadoc Road

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Cardiff with a library, white walls, limestone floors, a wood stove, beige floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

With an outstanding view of the pool and the wetlands, the great room is purposely void of a television. To the left, a stone fireplace is featured against a massive wall with display shelves and a floor-to-ceiling column of touch-latch storage. This stained wall is a wonderful exhibit of rift sawn lumber, which is milled perpendicular to the growth rings, yielding a tight, linear grain with no flecking.

South Bend

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This marble fireplace with built-in shelves adds the perfect focal point in a living room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Harbor View

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

Southwestern Style Living Room in Santa Fe

Shaw Architecture LLC.

wendy mceahern
Large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Denver, Colorado

Left Bank Designs, LLC

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Leesburg, VA Home Addition

Alicia Thomasson Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and dark hardwood floors.

Projet Mélanie & Laurent - Rénovation d'une maison de campagne

Maison Faugeras

Photo of a large country open concept living room with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

All Electric Conversion

Tali Hardonag Architect

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury living room in San Francisco with grey walls, laminate floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Converted Barn Remodel

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

Nested in the beautiful Cotswolds, this converted barn was in need of a redesign and modernisation to maintain its country style yet bring a contemporary twist. We specified a new mezzanine, complete with a glass and steel balustrade. We kept the decor traditional with a neutral scheme to complement the sand colour of the stones.

Time for Terracotta

Malinda OHara Interiors

Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a two-sided fireplace, a built-in media wall, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

I COLORI DEL LAGO

ADI ARREDAMENTO DECORAZIONE D'INTERNI

Al pavimento in cotto è stata ridata nuova luce e le porte sono state rivisitate con nuovi colori e inserti cromati. Pareti verde salvia, così come la cucina, e toni più neutri per per gli arredi tessili. L'utilizzo di tendaggi in lino si inserisce armoniosamente in questa ricerca di freschezza.

Salon avec cheminée ancienne

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Inspiration for a large mediterranean living room with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Hilltop Spanish Mediterranean Home

Allen Construction

Beautiful Spanish tile details are present in almost every room of the home creating a unifying theme and warm atmosphere. Wood beamed ceilings converge between the living room, dining room, and kitchen to create an open great room. Arched windows and large sliding doors frame the amazing views of the ocean. Architect: Beving Architecture Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer

John and Shannon

B Designs Interior's

When Shannon initially contacted me, she was a tad nervous. When had been referred to me but i think a little intimidated none the less. The goal was to update the Living room.

Living Room Design Photos with Exposed Beam

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.