First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Park

Erica Bryen Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Midcentury modern

Scott Basile Photography

©Scott Basile Photography
Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in San Diego with green walls.

City Living on the Hudson

Gacek Design Group, Inc.

Gacek Design Group - City Living on the Hudson - Living space; Halkin Mason Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Eclectic Brownstone Living Area with Fireplace - Brooklyn, NY

ACM Interiors

The formal living area in this Brooklyn brownstone once had an awful marble fireplace surround that didn't properly reflect the home's provenance. Sheetrock was peeled back to reveal the exposed brick chimney, we sourced a new mantel with dental molding from architectural salvage, and completed the surround with green marble tiles in an offset pattern. The chairs are Mid-Century Modern style and the love seat is custom-made in gray leather. Custom bookshelves and lower storage cabinets were also installed, overseen by antiqued-brass picture lights.

Fair Hill: Living room window seat and built in's - Westfield, NJ

User

So much trim to look at in this living room. The window seat cozies up the space and allows for storage. The birch plywood shelves allowed the wood to be stained which added a nice contrast. We installed a slate 12x12 tile on the fireplace surround and then Ken worked his magic. He designed this fireplace surround and topped it with a piece of mahogany. Don't forget to take a look to the left to see the archway with a leaded glass insert. Photo Credit: N. Leonard

French Chateaux

Allan Malouf Studio

This is an example of a traditional enclosed living room in Other with a library and green walls.

Belsize Park 2

Laroya & Co.

This large living and dining area is flooded with natural light and has gorgeous high ceilings and views of the garden beyond. The brief was to make it a comfortable yet chic space for relaxing and entertaining. We added pops of colour, textures and patterns to add interest into the space.

William T Baker Houses

William T Baker

James Lockhart photography
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Atlanta with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Townhouse Transplants

Kristin Peake Interiors, LLC

Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

St. Charles Avenue

Nelson Wilson Interiors

Library sitting room with antique trumeau mirror over custom wood fireplace mantel. Custom drapery panels, antique marble table with antique French armchairs. Lee Industries upholstered chair and leather ottoman.

Projet Ile Saint Louis

SQUARE RENOVATION

shoootin
This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Paris with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Whole House / Multi-Room Remodel

Penn Contractors Inc

Hub Wilson Photography, Allentown, PA
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Philadelphia with a library, green walls and light hardwood floors.

Heritage Oak - Tequesta

PB Built

Ron Rosenzweig, Inc.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Miami with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Belsize Park 2

Laroya & Co.

We added silk cushions in patterns and colours to enliven the plain sofa.
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in London with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

West Village Pied-à-Terre

Studioteka Design, LLC

Located in Manhattan, this beautiful three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath apartment incorporates elements of mid-century modern, including soft greys, subtle textures, punchy metals, and natural wood finishes. Throughout the space in the living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom areas are custom red oak shutters that softly filter the natural light through this sun-drenched residence. Louis Poulsen recessed fixtures were placed in newly built soffits along the beams of the historic barrel-vaulted ceiling, illuminating the exquisite décor, furnishings, and herringbone-patterned white oak floors. Two custom built-ins were designed for the living room and dining area: both with painted-white wainscoting details to complement the white walls, forest green accents, and the warmth of the oak floors. In the living room, a floor-to-ceiling piece was designed around a seating area with a painting as backdrop to accommodate illuminated display for design books and art pieces. While in the dining area, a full height piece incorporates a flat screen within a custom felt scrim, with integrated storage drawers and cabinets beneath. In the kitchen, gray cabinetry complements the metal fixtures and herringbone-patterned flooring, with antique copper light fixtures installed above the marble island to complete the look. Custom closets were also designed by Studioteka for the space including the laundry room.

Holiday House 2013

Patrick James Hamilton Designs

Jody Kivort
Inspiration for a small traditional enclosed living room in New York with green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and light hardwood floors.

Playa del Rey Mediterranean Living Room with Fireplace Remodel

Custom Design & Construction

Nature inspired living room with green walls Custom Design & Construction
Large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Contemporary Westwood Home

Silent Rivers Design+Build

Family Room and open concept Kitchen
Large country open concept living room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, brown floor and vaulted.

Portfolio

Interior Concepts Inc.

North Dallas Job.
This is an example of a large formal enclosed living room in Dallas with medium hardwood floors and green walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Green 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.