Large living area with indoor/outdoor space. Folding NanaWall opens to porch for entertaining or outdoor enjoyment. Retractable screens for year round enjoyment.

Marshall Homestead

Gateway Builders

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Kiawah Residence

Jan Jones LLC

Design ideas for a beach style living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Design Build Modern Farmhouse

YW Builders Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

River Park Place

Tabrizi Home Builders

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Brisbane with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Burton - Country Gables

Round Top Home Builders

Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and planked wall panelling.

112 Perry

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Living room of new home built by Towne Builders in the Towne of Mt Laurel (Shoal Creek), photographed by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

Open Concept First Floor Renovation

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

White-washed brick surrounding the fireplace with shiplap above the mantel gave this room an updated look from the original finish.
Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Mountain Eclectic

Colossus Mfg.

This living rooms A-frame wood paneled ceiling allows lots of natural light to shine through onto its Farrow & Ball dark shiplap walls. The space boasts a large geometric rug made of natural fibers from Meadow Blu, a dark grey heather sofa from RH, a custom green Nickey Kehoe couch, a McGee and Co. gold chandelier, and a hand made reclaimed wood coffee table.

Living Room

CS Thomas Construction

Stone fireplace wall, custom built-ins, reclaimed heart pine floors, wide plank shiplap walls, and reclaimed timber ceiling beams.
This is an example of a country formal open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, planked wall panelling, white walls and no tv.

WALL SHELVES

ACHILLEA DESIGN

Mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Tokyo with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, yellow floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Craftsman Cottage Condo

Odom Design, LLC

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Whole House Remodel in San Clemente

Eskan Developers

This is an example of a mid-sized modern living room in Orange County with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

The Rambler

George Pendleton & Co., Inc.

Custom built home completed in 2020. Features: post and beam construction, native Hoppers Creek stone, reclaimed Hemlock shiplap ceilings, painted clear Pine shiplap on walls and ceilings, custom millwork and trim, custom cabinets and built-ins, wide plank Oak flooring, natural stone elements on the interior and exterior, and an amenities list to long to remember. This project showcases the owners good taste along with the workmanship of true craftsmen. My gratitude to them all!

Contemporary Lakefront Cottage

Madison Taylor

Basement living room with comfortable seating, fireplace with marble slab surround, wall mounted television, and built-in cabinetry on both sides.
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Diamon Court

Remodel Showroom

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Living Room With Exposed Beams And Floor To Ceiling Windows

Germania Construction

Balancing the huge windows with a cozy fireplace and bookshelves, this living room offers plenty of seating for casual evenings in or a full party.
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Custom Built-ins

Lighting and Design by Adrienne LLC

Mid-sized country enclosed living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and planked wall panelling.

Stella Plan - Fate's Landing

Randy Wise Homes Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with Medium Hardwood Floors and Planked Wall Panelling

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.