Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Boise with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

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.

Les soubassements

Staff Décor

Photo : © Julien Fernandez / Amandine et Jules – Hotel particulier a Angers par l’architecte Laurent Dray.
Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Angers with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Great Room Fireplace

Stutzke Stone

This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Homstead Road

Kim Layne Design Associates

Design ideas for a country formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Luxury Ocean Front Vacation Home

CSG Interior Design

Fireplace redone in stacked stone. We demolished the dilapidated old red brick fireplace and replaced it with a new wood-burning unit. We centered it on the wall. The floating mantel will be installed this month.

Country Retreat

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Rustic yet refined, this modern country retreat blends old and new in masterful ways, creating a fresh yet timeless experience. The structured, austere exterior gives way to an inviting interior. The palette of subdued greens, sunny yellows, and watery blues draws inspiration from nature. Whether in the upholstery or on the walls, trailing blooms lend a note of softness throughout. The dark teal kitchen receives an injection of light from a thoughtfully-appointed skylight; a dining room with vaulted ceilings and bead board walls add a rustic feel. The wall treatment continues through the main floor to the living room, highlighted by a large and inviting limestone fireplace that gives the relaxed room a note of grandeur. Turquoise subway tiles elevate the laundry room from utilitarian to charming. Flanked by large windows, the home is abound with natural vistas. Antlers, antique framed mirrors and plaid trim accentuates the high ceilings. Hand scraped wood flooring from Schotten & Hansen line the wide corridors and provide the ideal space for lounging.

Big Wood Sanctuary

User

This is an example of a country formal open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, wood and wood walls.

Living Rooms

Joanna Tamer Designs

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor and coffered.

Diseño de gran piso en azul y blanco

Sube Interiorismo

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Malaga with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, grey floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Transitional Living Room

Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, vaulted, wood and brick walls.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Columbus with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and exposed beam.

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.

Pinecrest Home Remodel Japandi Style

Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)

Open floor plan formal living room with modern fireplace.
Large modern formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Anaheim Hills

Benedict August

Large country open concept living room in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor, vaulted and grey walls.

Timeless Fireplace with Stacked Stone Surround and Walnut Mantel in Living Room

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Rustic Modern Living Room

AT6 Design Build

Design ideas for a transitional formal open concept living room in Sacramento with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Lake Michigan Modern

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with no tv, a standard fireplace, vaulted, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Modern Hillside

GLDESIGN

Photo of an expansive modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Little Siesta Cottage- This 1926 home was saved from destruction and moved in three pieces to the site where we deconstructed the revisions and re-assembled the home the way we suspect it originally looked.

Stacked Stone Living Room Design Photos with No TV

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.