Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Moody Lounge

Camden Grace LLC

Elevating the style of the living room and adjacent family room, a fashion forward mix of colors and textures gave this small West Hartford bungalow hight style and function.

Tuscarora House

Mara Passetti Design

Kick your skis off on your waterproof wood plank floor and put your feet in front of the fire. Your wool carpet will help keep your feet cozy. Open up your trunck coffee table and tucked inside are throw blankets so you can curl up in front of the tv.

Casa Terrillo

KIBAN PROJECTS

Photo of a mediterranean living room in Barcelona with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

繋がりを意識したLDK

株式会社マスケン

中庭との繋がりを意識したLDK お客様こだわりのデザイナーズ照明たちが、贅沢な空間を作り出す
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Cozy Mid Century Modern Family Room

Rebekah Nicole Interiors

A relaxed modern living room with the purpose to create a beautiful space for the family to gather.
Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Living Room

Cultivation Design

Cozy Livingroom space under the main stair. Timeless, durable, modern furniture inspired by "camp" life.
Design ideas for a small country open concept living room with medium hardwood floors, wood, wood walls and no tv.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Residence #3

Edwards Smith Construction

Log cabin living room featuring full-height stone fireplace; wood mantle; chinked walls; rough textured timbers overhead and wood floor
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround, vaulted, exposed beam, wood, wood walls, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

リビング

フォトオフィスフォルテ

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Fukuoka with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Montana Modern

James McNeal Architecture and Design

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

Turramurra House

Bawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors

Mid-sized beach style living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Bridger Hills II

Brechbuhler Architects

Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, wood and a concealed tv.

Современный загородный дом для большой семьи

Maxim Maximov

Гостиная с камином и вторым светом
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Saint Petersburg with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Assorted Real Estate Photographs

Hygge Photo + Brand

Inspiration for a country enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Last Dollar

User

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Midcentury Living Room

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Camelback Country Estates

Living with Lolo

Interior Design Scottsdale
This is an example of a transitional living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and a tile fireplace surround.

Pine Needles

Studio Michael Hilal

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and wood.

Restauro e design di interni Cascina tra le colline

Marcello Risso Architetto

Inspiration for an expansive country loft-style living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and brick walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Medium Hardwood Floors and Wood

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.