This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Darlinghurst

David Parsons Architect

Inspiration for a small eclectic formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Woorarra House Living Room

Rptecture Architect

Within the lush acres of Chirnside Park, lies the Woorarra house overlooking the views of the surrounding hills and greenery. With a timeless yet contemporary design, the existing farmhouse was transformed into a spacious home featuring an open plan to allow breath taking views.

Elizabeth St, Five Dock

Hatch Constructions Group

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Hill House

Kaiko Design Interiors

Main living space - Dulux Terracotta Chip paint on the upper and ceiling with Dulux suede effect in matching colour to lower Dado. Matching curved sofas with graphic black and white accents. All lighting custom designed - shop today at Kaiko Design

Hood House

Mihaly Slocombe

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Church

Daniela Fulford Photography

This is an example of a modern living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floor.

Kingfield Project

Prospect Refuge Studio

A youthful and fun, family friendly living room space with a midcentury modern twist. Original art and vintage lighting combine with tailored upholstered furniture and layered graphic rugs.

Projet décoration et aménagement salon

Solène Montécot . Rennes Décoratrice d'intérieur

Aménagement et décoration d'un espace salon dans un style épuré , teinte claire et scandinave
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Rennes with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and wallpaper.

Ultimate Man Cave

User

Cynthia Lynn
Photo of a large transitional living room in Chicago with no fireplace, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Drapery

Lessler's Draperies & Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern formal enclosed living room in San Diego with beige walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Elegant Grey Media Unit - Hampton, London.

Fitted Lifestyles

Photo of a large modern living room in London with grey walls, no fireplace, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

900 S Elm Street

Shannon Antipov Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Chicago with no fireplace, grey floor, white walls and no tv.

Booklovers Paradise

Anna Auzins Interiors Ltd.

Chris Snook Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in London with a library, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Appartement Marie Stuart

Agathe Marimbert architecte

Philippe Billard
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Custom Wall Unit with metallic back panel and Dark-Stained Rift White Oak floati

Xavier's Collection Fine Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Miami with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Lexington Green

Kelly Rogers Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls, no tv, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Pratt & Lambert

Stephen Pappas Interiors

Large eclectic formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with No Fireplace

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.