This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Minimalist White Queenslander Renovation

Ethos Interiors

Lovingly called the ‘white house’, this stunning Queenslander was given a contemporary makeover with oak floors, custom joinery and modern furniture and artwork. Creative detailing and unique finish selections reference the period details of a traditional home, while bringing it into modern times.

Anglet

Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur

Dans cet appartement moderne, les propriétaires souhaitaient mettre un peu de peps dans leur intérieur! Nous y avons apporté de la couleur et des meubles sur mesure... Ici, la colonne de l'immeuble est caché par un claustra graphique intégré au meuble TV-Bibliothèque.

Un Grand salon cosy

Agence LALM

Germain SUIGNARD
Mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Oxford Street

Koch Architects

Mid-century modern living room with open plan and floor to ceiling windows for indoor-outdoor ambiance, redwood paneled walls, exposed wood beam ceiling, wood flooring and mid-century modern style furniture, in Berkeley, California. - Photo by Bruce Damonte.

Redwood city Kitchen and Bath

Gehrels Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Classic Farmhouse

Renewal Homes,LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

A Family Friendly Living Room in Devon

Larina Kase Interior Design

Aliza Schlabach Photography
This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design cottage

Eric Roth Photography

Cottage by Marth's Vieyard Interior Design, Liz Stiving Nichols, designer, photographs by Eric Roth
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Boston with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Las Canoas Remodel Bifold Doors Open

Allen Construction

Architect: Richard Warner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Award Winner: Master Design Awards, Best of Show
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Santa Barbara with a standard fireplace, no tv, a plaster fireplace surround, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Classic and Cool

exactly.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal living room in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Tonal Single Family Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This single family home had been recently flipped with builder-grade materials. We touched each and every room of the house to give it a custom designer touch, thoughtfully marrying our soft minimalist design aesthetic with the graphic designer homeowner’s own design sensibilities. One of the most notable transformations in the home was opening up the galley kitchen to create an open concept great room with large skylight to give the illusion of a larger communal space.

Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation

NXN Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Kitsilano Craftsman House Reno

PlaidFox Studio

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

White Bookshelves for Home Library Designed by Smart Closets

Smart Closets

Custom living room library surrounding sofa. In White Melamine finish and Transitional Style door faces
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New York with a library, blue walls and light hardwood floors.

CORE - il centro della casa

Giorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTO

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Milan with light hardwood floors.

Projet Treize

eodesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Strasbourg with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Birch Road Beach House

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for a large beach style enclosed living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Bright Bazaar Herringbone Fireplace Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Highlight the hearth of your home with our bright blue Adriatic Sea fireplace tile in a timeless herringbone pattern. DESIGN Bright Bazaar Tile Shown: 2x8 in Adriatic Sea

MODERN BARN CONVERSION - PONTELAND

Studio Dean

This is the 'comfy lounge' - in contrast to the family room this one is calm, it is peaceful and it is not a place for toys! The neutral tones and textures in here are a delight and the colour is subtle, shaded and tonal rather than bold and pop like. You can kick of your shoes and grab a cuppa in here thats for sure.

Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood 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.