Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Dallas with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Brockley Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This large family home in Brockley had incredible proportions & beautiful period details, which the owners lovingly restored and which we used as the focus of the redecoration. A mix of muted colours & traditional shapes contrast with bolder deep blues, black, mid-century furniture & contemporary patterns.

Highbury Hill

Trevor Brown Architects

Adelina Iliev
Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Brook St

Meridian Design/Build

Nat Rea
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Providence with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Яркая квартира с классическими элементами

Вероника Князева/Дизайнер интерьера

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Moscow with green walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Swing Out London

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Lumineux et au dernier étage avec une magnifique vue sur Paris, on accède au séjour après avoir emprunté la grande entrée et son couloir habillés de terracotta. Un choix audacieux qui met en valeur la collection privée d’oeuvres d’art et qui s’accorde parfaitement avec le vert profond des murs du séjour et le mobilier aux couleurs franches.

Redwood City House | New Construction

Bria Hammel Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional living room in San Francisco with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Belfast Victorian Home

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Victorian sitting room transformation with bespoke joinery and modern lighting. Louvre shutters used to create space and light in the sitting room whilst decadent velvet curtains are used in the dining room. Stunning artwork was the inspiration behind this room.

This Old House NEW

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Beach Style Living Room

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Other with green walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Private Waterfront Residence in Oxford, MD

Purple Cherry Architects

Photo of a beach style living room in Baltimore with green walls and a standard fireplace.

Interior Living Room

Green Touch Architecture & Planning

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal enclosed living room in Portland with green walls, no tv, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Midcentury Modern in Mill Valley

Floyd Construction Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury formal living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, green walls and a ribbon fireplace.

Bridgend Farmhouse, Wooler, Northumberland

User

Brian Young
Design ideas for a country enclosed living room in Other with green walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Transitional Park City Condo

Andrea Lawrence Wood Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

THE COTTAGES at Ocean Isle Beach, NC

The Cottage Building Company

Kristopher Gerner
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style living room in Other with green walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and medium hardwood floors.

Colorful remodel, transitional style

Monarch & Maker

This remodel was completed in 2015 in The Woodlands, TX and demonstrates our ability to incorporate the bold tastes of our clients within a functional and colorful living space.

Farmhouse Living Room

This is an example of a country enclosed living room in New York with a library, green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Timberwood Craftsman Livingroom Remodel

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This newly built Old Mission style home gave little in concessions in regards to historical accuracies. To create a usable space for the family, Obelisk Home provided finish work and furnishings but in needed to keep with the feeling of the home. The coffee tables bunched together allow flexibility and hard surfaces for the girls to play games on. New paint in historical sage, window treatments in crushed velvet with hand-forged rods, leather swivel chairs to allow “bird watching” and conversation, clean lined sofa, rug and classic carved chairs in a heavy tapestry to bring out the love of the American Indian style and tradition. Original Artwork by Jane Troup Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw

Modern Fireplace in a Brooklyn Brownstone

Ember Fireplaces

Part of a full renovation in a Brooklyn brownstone a modern linear fireplace is surrounded by white stacked stone and contrasting custom built dark wood cabinetry. A limestone mantel separates the stone from a large TV and creates a focal point for the room.

All Fireplaces 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.