Refresh & Furnish | Edwardian apartment in South Kensington, SW7

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in London with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

The Model Home

CONCORE DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

Inspiration for a small transitional living room in San Francisco with a home bar, laminate floors, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Sitting Room

Style At No.5 Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Limerick with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Stafford, OR Custom Home

Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Portland with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

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BERNHILL HOMES LLC

Great room
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Pleasant Beach Phase Two, Bainbridge Isalnd WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Living room overlooking Lynwood Village.
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, panelled walls, white walls, no tv and laminate floors.

Giverny

Regal Homes

Beautiful living room with a stone fireplace surround & ceiling beams
Inspiration for a living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, laminate floors, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Project Proposals

George Bond Interior Design

Formal lounge design, combining gold and silver finishes to create a luxe interior. Metallic wallpaper, gold geometric console tables, gold statement lamps highlighting animal prints in silver and gold frames. Deep buttoned sofa upholstered in silver fabric, piped in gold. Slim hall tables in chrome with glass top, orange decorative jar in the centre. 10 cushions in high quality fabrics that tie the scheme together. Bold orange rug as the centre piece, and brass and glass coffee table.

Harvest Oak

Dooley Custom Homes

Living Room
Design ideas for an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Refined Country Estate

Duke Homes, Inc.

The expansive first floor living area is designed in an open format with the living, entertaining, kitchen, and dining areas blending seamlessly.
Photo of an expansive open concept living room in Indianapolis with a home bar, beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Gordon

Studio RT Staging & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Victorian Double Reception Room

Louise Misell Interiors

Two Victorian terrace reception rooms have been knocked into one, each has been given its own clearly defined style and function, but together they make a strong style statement. Colours are central to these rooms, with strong teals offset by blush pinks, and they are finished off with antiqued mirrored tiles and brass and gold accents.

Manotick mid century makeover

Shean Architects Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor and a stone fireplace surround.

White Rock Condo Atelier Residential › Remodeling

Atelier BC

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, laminate floors, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

The Tristan - Modern Day Farmhouse - Kitchen

Snowden Builders LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, laminate floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Break Out Space

Ambient Lounge (Australia)

Bring together contemporary and Scandinavian elements to create a stylistic living room. Make a bold and inspiring statement with soft bean bag furniture. It’s flexibility and dual purpose allows you to invent your own seating arrangements. In large open breakout spaces adding more furniture is better, make sure to be consistent with materials and colour to stick with your chosen theme. Add bold Contemporary statement furniture like this spotlight floor lamp and iron-frame coffee tables to create a stylish and elegant breakout space.

Stillwater Ranch Renovation

AE Thomas Design LLC

A built-in TV cabinet to the right of the fireplace was removed to create an open concept great room and breakfast bar.
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Oakmont at Greystone Crossing

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home with welcoming front porch includes a 2-car garage, 9’ ceilings throughout the first floor, and designer details throughout. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer extends to the Kitchen, Dining Room, and Family Room. To the front of the home is a Dining Room with craftsman style wainscoting and a convenient flex room. The Kitchen features attractive cabinetry, granite countertops with tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The Kitchen with sliding glass door access to the backyard patio opens to the Family Room. A cozy gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap detail above mantle warms the Family Room and triple windows allow for plenty of natural light. The 2nd floor boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a laundry room. The Owner’s Suite with spacious closet includes a private bathroom with 5’ shower and double bowl vanity with cultured marble top.

Readcrest

Jacqueline Kleinberg Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Los Angeles with white walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Lakeside Executive Retreat

Duke Homes, Inc.

A dramatic natural stone fireplace is surrounded by beautiful custom built-in shelving.
Large traditional open concept living room in Indianapolis with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with Laminate Floors and a Stone Fireplace Surround

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.