This is an example of a transitional formal open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Best of Big Sur | Alta Vista Collection

Hallmark Floors

Cozy living room/kitchen area with a traditional design.
This is an example of a small modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Upper Eastside Classic 10

Inson Dubois Wood LLC

All custom upholstery done in-house by our design team and fabricators.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in New York with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

UES apartment

Haute Inhabit

Beautiful pre-war apartment on the Upper East Side by Lainy Hedaya
Small transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Aquarium Cabinetry

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

A room divider wall with a fish tank feature held by built-in cabinets with a traditional style. Cabinets by Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: https://www.durasupreme.com/request-print-brochures/ Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: https://www.durasupreme.com/find-a-showroom/

2708 Jenkins Point Road

Cobb Architects

This is an example of a large transitional formal living room in Charleston with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Ardmore Residence

Studio Whitford

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

White Living Room Bookshelf

Trim Tech Designs

Why we love built ins: ◾Personalized & custom made for your exact home ◾Add storage & space to display your favorite things ◾Allow you to be creative with color & design Visit the “Design” tab of our website to learn more about our full service process!

Bhargava's Residence

MOSID

The marble countertop of the dining table and the metal feet are calm and steady. The texture of the metal color is full of modernity, and the casual details are soothing French elegance. The white porcelain ornaments have a variety of gestures, like a graceful dancer, like a dancer's elegant skirt, and like a blooming flower, all breathing French elegance, without limitation and style, which is a unique style.

Paris in Draper

Steven Dailey Construction

This is an example of a large open concept living room in Salt Lake City with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Pleasant Beach Phase Two, Bainbridge Isalnd WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Living room overlooking Lynwood Village.
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, panelled walls, white walls, no tv and laminate floors.

Mid-Century Modern Ranch - Ft Worth

Land & Luxury Studio

Teal paneling surrounding white brick fireplace in a MCM styled living room.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Zona salotto: Collegamento con la zona cucina tramite porta in vetro ad arco. Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Camino passante con vetro lato sala. Proiettore e biciclette su soppalco. La parete in legno di larice chiude la cabina armadio.

Cape Code Modern in Encino, CA

Sean Perkin & Associates

Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and panelled walls.

Trade Mark Interiors - Ferncroft Ave

Nicholas Ferris Photography LLC

This is an example of a transitional formal enclosed living room in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Living Room - custom paneled walls - 2 story room Pure White Walls. **Before: the master bedroom was above the living room before remodel
Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal loft-style living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Grey Onyx Fireplace: Beautiful!

DesignerStone® Panels

A DSP translucent grey onyx panel is highlighted by LED lights accentuating the natural veining in the stone, the panelled wall and fireplace facade.
Mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white floor, coffered and panelled walls.

New Home Construction - Mariano st

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

Large country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and panelled walls.

Pyrmont Weekender

Live by the Sea Photography

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Living Room

Shapiro & Company Architects

Traditional formal enclosed living room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and panelled walls.

Living Room Design Photos with No TV and Panelled Walls

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.