Modern Farmhouse Living Room with Shiplap Fireplace

This modern farmhouse living room features a custom shiplap fireplace by Stonegate Builders, with custom-painted cabinetry by Carver Junk Company. The large rug pattern is mirrored in the handcrafted coffee and end tables, made just for this space.

Gale-Rew Custom/Marx

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Cottonwood Heights Remodel

Shearer Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Квартира на Боевской улице

Наталья Широкорад

фотограф: Василий Буланов
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Old Beach Spec Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with blue walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Japandi with a Twist

Blythe Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Collingwood - Ski Chalet

Rad Design Inc

Fireplaces

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for an expansive open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and recessed.

The Clark - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Large living room with fireplace, Two small windows flank the fireplace and allow for more natural ligh to be added to the space. The green accent walls also flanking the fireplace adds depth to this modern styled living room.

Alto

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, laminate floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

90's Townhome Makeover

1st Impressions Design, LLC

Black and white trim and warm gray walls create transitional style in a small-space living room.
This is an example of a small transitional living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

ELLE BASEMENT

Intermind Design

Small contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, laminate floors, a tile fireplace surround, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Living Room with Lots of Texture

Denise Quade Design

Living room off kitchen got modern updates. Same grey laminate wood used throughout the space. A new sofa with modern arms and integrated back cushions was added and paired with a cognac colored brown leather recliner. A rug made of cow hide in an ogee pattern was added to the floor and a reclaimed looked coffee table with chrome legs and a nylon webbed shelf was added for additional storage. Orange cube ottomans were added for additional seating or for putting up your feet at the end of a long day. Photo by: Erica Weaver

Mission Garden Cottage

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Closer look at the living room fireplace with timber mantle, tile surround, and wall-mount TV. Photos by Brice Ferre
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Harvest Village Luxe Model

Mielke Bros Interior Concepts

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Denver with laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and grey walls.

Sunny Slope Project

KLM Design-Build

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

13th St

Stage Box LLC

Photo of a small midcentury open concept living room in Las Vegas with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Foothills Farmhouse

Arrow Point Design

Another shot of this split level's open floor plan.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living space remodel

Kanika Design Inc.

PC: MJ Cohen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Квартира на Боевской улице

Наталья Широкорад

фотограф: Василий Буланов
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Laminate Floors and a Tile 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.