Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Carencro Farmhouse

Braniff Construction

Inspiration for a country living room in New Orleans with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Southview Dr

Ability Remodeling

Farmhouse chic is a delightful balance of design styles that creates a countryside, stress-free, yet contemporary atmosphere. It's much warmer and more uplifting than minimalism. ... Contemporary farmhouse style coordinates clean lines, multiple layers of texture, neutral paint colors and natural finishes. We leveraged the open floor plan to keep this space nice and open while still having defined living areas. The soft tones are consistent throughout the house to help keep the continuity and allow for pops of color or texture to make each room special.

Red White & Blue Coastal Living Room

Fresh Start Interiors

This family wanted a cheerful casual coastal living room. We brought in lots of pattern and a red/white/navy palette to drive home the coastal look. The formerly red brick gas fireplace was wrapped in ship lap and given a custom hemlock mantel shelf. We also added an accent wall with navy grasscloth wallpaper that beautifully sets off the ivory sofa and unique wooden boat wreath.

Japandi Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized open concept living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Hotel Alpenrose Arabba

melle-metzen architects

La stube con l'antica stufa
Mid-sized country living room in Venice with a library, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, beige floor, coffered and wood walls.

Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Large beach style open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse Interior Remodel- Greenspring

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Baltimore with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Oak Hill Craftsman

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Living Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Sacramento with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Fontana, WI

Heartstone Custom Builders

Photo of an open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

National Farmhouse | Woodridge Estates | Louisville, KY

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Louisville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Innis Arden Cliffside Modern

H2D Architecture + Design

This great room nicely connects the areas in which the family spends the most time. In this case, the outdoors are brought inside with large sliding glass doors and plentiful windows to take advantage of the views. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Interiors by: Briana Benton Built by: Schenkar Construction Photos by: Christopher Nelson Photography #seattlearchitect #innisarden #innisardenarchitect #h2darchitects

Japandi Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Lake Harriet Vibrance

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concealed tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Queen Anne Contemporary Craftsman Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

The main floor of this Queen Anne Seattle home is designed with an open floor plan for the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The extremely narrow lot was challenging to work with, but despite these challenges, the spaces feel open and welcoming. Architecture + Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com #seattlearchitect

Projet 8eme

Crouzet Sorbac & associés

Photo of a large contemporary living room in Paris with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Urban refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small midcentury open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Westgate Place: 1004 Westgate Pl

Bentley Construction LLC

Photo of a traditional open concept living room in Louisville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Shiplap Living Room Design Photos with Medium 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.