Timeless & Striking - Living Room & Banquette

Designing this Mt. Lookout home for our clients was such a treat! The kitchen banquette cushions are pretty much bulletproof, which is a requirement for young families with kids. We designed custom cabinetry for the living room to allow for the display of lots of family photos and storage for games underneath. My personal favorites, the bold navy velvet sofa and black lacquered coffee table were the inspiration for this sleek living room. Custom design eat-in banquette built-in for kitchen dining area. Full living room design including furniture, rugs, lighting, and accessories. Living room custom design of built-ins and fireplace redesign.

Apartment on the street G

Simutin Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room with green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Séjour & Bibliothèque

La Compagnie de la Maison

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Inspiration for a 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.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Design ideas for a 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.

Séjour

La Compagnie de la Maison

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and decorative wall panelling.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Photo of a 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.

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.

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.

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.

rénovation d'une maison à Paris

Atelier Pierre-louis Gerlier

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Paris with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, timber and decorative wall panelling.

579 Parks Lane

J. Parrish Builders

Hearth Room
This is an example of 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.

MONROUGE

Desjoconception

Large transitional open concept living room in Paris with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Apartment on the street G

Simutin Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room with green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Agrandissement d'une maison de ville

AJM Design

Style contemporain.
Photo 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.

Anderson Street, South Yarra

Key Piece

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and decorative wall panelling.

Lockwoods Residence

Atmosphere Designs

A contemporary renovation to suite a growing family. Our clients brief was modern, sleek and functional. With a colour palette of soft greys, whites and warm timber tones this family home is both inviting as well as being low maintenance. The Living Room is the family sanctuary and in here the clients decided to soften the room by incorporating beautiful Easy VJ wall paneling. The feature deep green tone works perfectly with the terrazzo clad fireplace and hardwood mantel.

rénovation d'une maison à Paris

Atelier Pierre-louis Gerlier

meuble aux angles arrondis qui entoure la cage d'escalier
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Paris with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, timber and decorative wall panelling.

MONCEAU

Woodelse

Bibliothèque en placage noyer avec structure aluminium anodisé laiton.
Design ideas for a contemporary living room with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Lockwoods Residence

Atmosphere Designs

Living Room Design Photos with Green Walls and 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.