Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, brown floor, vaulted, medium hardwood floors and wood walls.

Mountainside View

Backdrop Interior Design

Large country enclosed living room with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and timber.

Saratoga

Melissa Nierman Designs

Inspiration for an expansive country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, timber, planked wall panelling and a freestanding tv.

Cottage Style Redesign

A la Maison Home and Lifestyle LLC

Family room is a blend of traditional and cottage.
This is an example of a traditional living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and coffered.

Living Room

Order & Grace

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, timber and panelled walls.

Interiors with Custom Details in Oak Hill

Signature Design Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

SOLITUDE 4500 Model

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Large open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Oakland Modern Remodel & Decorating

Lauren's Interiors

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Maple Grove Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

A blank slate and open minds are a perfect recipe for creative design ideas. The homeowner's brother is a custom cabinet maker who brought our ideas to life and then Landmark Remodeling installed them and facilitated the rest of our vision. We had a lot of wants and wishes, and were to successfully do them all, including a gym, fireplace, hidden kid's room, hobby closet, and designer touches.

Lake Wylie Wonder

Spain Construction

Living room with custom fireplace masonry and wooden mantle, accented with custom builtins and white-washed ceilings.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Barndominium 1121-01

J&E Renderings

This is an example of a large industrial open concept living room in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Bailey Whole Home Renovation

Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.

The centrepiece to the living area is a beautiful stone column fireplace (gas powered) and set off with a wood mantle, as well as an integrated bench that ties together the entertainment area. In an adjacent area is the dining space, which is framed by a large wood post and lintel system, providing end pieces to a large countertop. The side facing the dining area is perfect for a buffet, but also acts as a room divider for the home office beyond. The opposite side of the counter is a dry bar set up with wine fridge and storage, perfect for adapting the space for large gatherings.

Traditional Modern Living Area with Stacked Stone Fireplace

ULFBUILT

The wood, twigs, and stone elements complete the modern rustic design of the living room. Bringing the earthy elements inside creates a relaxing atmosphere while entertaining guests or just spending a lazy day in the living room. Built by ULFBUILT, a general contractor in Vail CO.

Lake Michigan Modern

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Silver Leaf Court

Delaney's Design

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Home Build Cougar Mountain

Alpha-Pac NW Construction

Floor to ceiling stone fireplace with corbel mounted mantel.
This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and exposed beam.

Загородный дом

Lukonina Nata

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Modern Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Vaulted Family Rm in Modern Farmhouse style home
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Upscale cozy country home

Black Rock Design | Build

Transitional open concept living room in Other with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

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Amy Pearson Design

While the majority of APD designs are created to meet the specific and unique needs of the client, this whole home remodel was completed in partnership with Black Sheep Construction as a high end house flip. From space planning to cabinet design, finishes to fixtures, appliances to plumbing, cabinet finish to hardware, paint to stone, siding to roofing; Amy created a design plan within the contractor’s remodel budget focusing on the details that would be important to the future home owner. What was a single story house that had fallen out of repair became a stunning Pacific Northwest modern lodge nestled in the woods!

Stacked Stone 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.