Country Luxury in an open plan living/dining space

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Hampshire with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a freestanding tv.

House in Kępno, Poland

Madde studio

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Frankfurt with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

A NEW DAY Studio - Eynham Road

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

The living room with bespoke wall of joinery and charcoal grey detailing.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in London with beige walls, light hardwood floors and a concealed tv.

Espace bibliothèque

Claire Mélul Architecture Intérieure

Au sein d'une belle maison de l'architecte Prunetti des années 50 de la ville de Dax, conception d'un espace bibliothèque. Le projet consiste à révéler le potentiel de cet espace sous-exploité en lui attribuant à la fois une fonction définie ainsi qu'un panel de sensations. La conception de cette pièce permet d'allier le confort lors de sessions reposantes de lectures à l'aventure et au voyage à travers la décoration choisie et les matériaux bruts utilisés. Certains éléments architecturaux au style plus classique sont également réutilisés afin de préserver les codes généraux de la maison dans laquelle cet espace s'intègre.

WENTWORTH ESTATE

Sally Conran Studio Ltd.

Sally was asked to create a smart and relaxed family Living Room with generous seating for family gatherings and entertaining. A smart palette of smoked oak, patinated brass, earthy olive green & charcoal, chalky mineral tones and lush warm velvets were chosen for the Living Room and complemented with verdant green plants in rustic glazed pots. A layered lighting scheme was designed to include a handmade glass chandelier, monochrome wall lights, sculptural ceramic table lights and floor lights for a soft, ambient mood.

Квартира в Красных домах

bellager design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Moscow with pink walls and light hardwood floors.

Квартира в Красных домах

bellager design

Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Moscow with pink walls and light hardwood floors.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London

Lomax & Chi

Inviting little sitting room off the open plan kitchen.
Mid-sized eclectic living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

The Museum Apartments

Iain Robinson

Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Other with grey walls and light hardwood floors.

California Cottage

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin inspired living room with stone fireplace, dark olive green wainscoting walls, a brown velvet couch, twin blue floral oversized chairs, plaid rug, a dark wood coffee table, and antique chandelier lighting.

Urban Oasis Great Room

Kelley Design Group

Open concept living and dining great room with a white fireplace, vaulted beam ceiling, and wall of windows on each side.
Country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and vaulted.

MARILYN

Shain Development Inc

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concealed tv, brown floor and wood.

ASC Margaritaville

Amy Storm & Company

Large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Projet Saint-Mandé

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a concealed tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Modern Loft Bungalow Living Room

John McClain Design

A custom nesting coffee table including six black metal wrapped drums and four brass metal wrapped astroids allow for a large table space or can be moved apart as individual drink tables when entertaining. The custom velvet sofa contrasts beautifully against the dark gray area rug with its clean lines and a unique ruching technique that wraps around the entire front edge, sides and back creating texture and another fun, unexpected element of design. Photo: Zeke Ruelas

Portfolio Staging for Developer

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Large country open concept living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Berkshire with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Kendall Square Loft

Fresh Start Contracting Company

This is an example of an industrial living room in Boston with blue walls, light hardwood floors and exposed beam.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors and Brick Floors

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.