Design ideas for an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Modern Treehouse in the Hills

Tracy A. Stone Architect

The original house had a wood burning masonry fireplace in the same location, but the client wanted a sleeker look and a more energy efficient (and less polluting) option.

Kirkland WOW Factor

Lakeville Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Jupiter 4

Fava Design Group

Photo of a mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Cottagewood Gables

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Kyle Hunt & Partners Interiors: Alecia Stevens Interiors Landscape: Yardscapes, Inc. Photos: Scott Amundson
Inspiration for a living room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wood.

Hillside Residence

MMW Architects

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Other with a two-sided fireplace, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wood.

Urban Mountain Style

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Urban cabin lifestyle. It will be compact, light-filled, clever, practical, simple, sustainable, and a dream to live in. It will have a well designed floor plan and beautiful details to create everyday astonishment. Life in the city can be both fulfilling and delightful.

Kill Devil Hills. Water Oak. Courtyard

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a tropical living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Ridgeway Lakefront Home

Sider Bros. Builders Ltd

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

LILLE - AGENCEMENT PROFESSIONNEL

Agris Agencement Intérieur

Ensemble de mobiliers et habillages muraux pour un siège professionnel. Cet ensemble est composé d'habillages muraux et plafond en tasseaux chêne huilé avec led intégrées, différents claustras, une banque d'accueil avec inscriptions gravées, une kitchenette, meuble de rangements et divers plateaux. Les mobiliers sont réalisé en mélaminé blanc et chêne kendal huilé afin de s'assortir au mieux aux tasseaux chêne véritable.

諏訪の家 | house of suwa

haco建築設計事務所

写真 | 堀隆之
Inspiration for a large formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wood.

Calvados Farmhouse

Firmitas Design, LLC

Design ideas for an open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and wood.

Glen Oaks Colonial Cottage

Litchfield Builders

This is an example of a traditional living room in Santa Barbara with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

A Retro Lakehouse Remodel

MB Builders and Development

A fun eclectic remodel for our clients on the lake.
This is an example of an eclectic living room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, wood and wood walls.

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.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Pickerel Lake Home | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Dakota Timber Co.

Stunning use of our reclaimed wood ceiling paneling in this rustic lake home. The family also utilized the reclaimed wood ceiling through to the kitchen and other rooms in the home. You'll also see one of our beautiful reclaimed wood fireplace mantels featured in the space.

Black Butte Ranch Family Retreat

Pacwest Builders LLC

Living Room with views out to the meadow and Three-Fingered Jack
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

Residential Adirondack Lodge in Northwest, CT | Taconic Lodge

UCE Fine Builders

Upstairs overlooking the valley and farm below, residents enjoy warm fires in the enormous fireplace built from native fieldstones.
Photo of a large country living room in Bridgeport with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress

Goodwin Heart Pine Company

Large formal open concept living room in Orlando with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wood.

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.