Design ideas for a beach style living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

ЖК В Измайловском проезде

3D Group

Mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and wallpaper.

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition

Duke Renovations

The clean white of the custom built-in's and large wall of windows adds an airy feel to this renovated family room.
Large transitional open concept living room in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

West Yard Farm & Holiday Houses

Through the Woods

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Devon with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround and panelled walls.

Southlake Transitional Remodel

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Living Room

Michael Abrams Interiors

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Newport Beach Villa

Ryan Rosene Photography

Beach house on the harbor in Newport with coastal décor and bright inviting colors.
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Orange County with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Alatau Hills 188

Сафронова Юлия / Design by Y.Safronova

Large contemporary living room in Other with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

Extensive custom millwork can be seen throughout the entire home, but especially in the living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors with cremone bolts allow for an abundance of natural light and unobstructed water views.

Eastlake Houseboat

K&L Interiors

Inspiration for a small beach style open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

CASTILLA

Modern Whimsy Interiors

This is the informal family room with built-in desk
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Stonegate Modern

Linda Fritschy Interior Design

Formal Living Room
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wood.

Repurposing, Replacing and Rejvenating

Interior Enhancement Group, Inc.

After more than 20 years of design experience, my team and I are experts at reusing and repurposing furnishings. In this case, we opted to keep the large chest on the right from the previous owners and move it to the living room. We rejuvenated the fireplace with a new surround and left the windows uncovered so our clients could feast their eyes on the magnificent view of their backyard. Photo by Cole Horchler

Grandin Renovation

Square Inch Design

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Cincinnati with medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

The Summer Folly

Unique Homestays

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and panelled walls.

Shadowlawn Drive Custom New Construction

Ellie Mroz Design

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

FESTIVAL FLAT

FLATFORFOX

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Гостиная

Alexandra Protasova

Contemporary living room in Novosibirsk with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and timber.

Living Room Design Photos with Medium Hardwood Floors and Plywood 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.