Built-In Walnut Bookshelves Flank One End of the Living Space
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in New York with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and beige floor.

Great Room with Mountain View

ULFBUILT

Scandinavian great room with a beautiful view of the Colorado sunset. Complete with a full size lounge, a fire place, and a kitchen, and dining area. ULFBUILT follows a simple belief. They treat each project with care as if it were their own home.

Fallstone Mill Drive

Whalen Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in St Louis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

The Coach House

McLean Quinlan

Designed in 1805 by renowned architect Sir John Nash, this Grade II listed former coach house in the Devon countryside, sits on a south-facing hill, with uninterrupted views to the River Dart. Though retaining its classical appeal and proportions, the house had previously been poorly converted and needed significant repair and internal reworking to transform it into a modern and practical family home. The brief – and the challenge – was to achieve this while retaining the essence of Nash’s original design. We had previously worked with our clients and so we had a good understanding of their needs and requirements. Together, we assessed the features that had first attracted them to the property and advised on which elements would need to be altered or rebuilt. Preserving and repairing where appropriate, interior spaces were reconfigured and traditional details reinterpreted. Nash’s original building was based on Palladian principals, and we emphasised this further by creating axial views through the building from one side to the other and beyond to the garden. The work was undertaken in three phases, beginning with the conversion and restoration of the existing building. This was followed by the addition of two unashamedly contemporary elements: to the west, a glazed light-filled living space with views across the garden and, echoing the symmetry of Nash’s original design, an open pergola and pool to the east. The main staircase was repositioned and redesigned to improve flow and to sit more comfortable with the building’s muted classical aesthetic. Similarly, new panelled and arched door and window linings were designed to accord with the original arched openings of the coach house. Photographing the property again, twenty years after our conversion, it was interesting to see how once-new additions and changes have long settled into the character of the house. Outside, the stone walls and hard landscaping we added, are softened by time and nature with mosses and ferns. Inside, hardwearing limestone floors and the crafted joinery elements, particularly the staircase, are improving with the patina of wear and time.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Living: pavimento originale in quadrotti di rovere massello; arredo vintage unito ad arredi disegnati su misura (panca e mobile bar) Tavolo in vetro con gambe anni 50; sedie da regista; divano anni 50 con nuovo tessuto blu/verde in armonia con il colore blu/verde delle pareti. Poltroncine anni 50 danesi; camino originale. Lampada tavolo originale Albini.

Modern Brazilian

Jefferson Street Designs

Inspiration for a small midcentury open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Ile Seguin | 115m² | Rénovation complète

Murs et Merveilles

Nous avons complètement intégré une banquette dans un ensemble d'agencements sur-mesure, dans le prolongement des rangements créées sous l’escalier, et avons ainsi donné une vraie fonction à cet espace qui n’était auparavant qu’un simple renfoncement inexploité. Cette banquette vient ainsi se fondre parfaitement dans le décor avec son design minimaliste. Chaque détail y a son importance : la forme, les finitions, la couleur, le tissu de l’assise, et chaque projet est unique.

Bayadere Newport Beach

William Guidero Planning and Design

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Southlake Modern Hill Country Family Room

DeCavitte Properties

Photo of an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and beige floor.

2019 - Parade Home

Black Door Interiors

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Boise with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Wolds Cottage

JH Designs

Design ideas for a country living room in Gloucestershire with a library, beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Custom Residence- Norton Commons

Leo Thieneman and Sons, LLC

Photo of a beach style living room in Louisville with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Transitional Renovation and Addition Menlo Park, CA

Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

North Fork Waterfront

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

SS18 Trend | Wildflower Reading Nook

User

FURNITURE Amelia armchair in polla cornflower, Oak Furniture Land Shay rustic oak and painted small sideboard, Oak Furniture Land ACCESSORIES Esprit water lily rug, The Rug Seller

Mid Century Modern

Joelle Uzyel

Photo of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Traditional Southwestern Ranch House

Pink Dwelling

Barker Realty and Elisa Macomber
Mid-sized enclosed living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Greenbank Development

Westeck Windows and Doors

Modern Living in Mercer Island Washington. http://www.greenbankdevelopment.com/

Bigfork Custom Drapes and Valence

Seams Perfect

Seams Perfect constructed and installed these custom drapes and cornice box window treatments for a beautiful home in Bigfork, MT
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with No TV and Beige Floor

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.