This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, panelled walls and a plaster fireplace surround.

Rosanna

DSdezines Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Interior Design - Victorian Family Home

My-Studio Ltd

Family living room. Styled in club-style, wave curtains in Danish wool grey fabric, 50's style wall and floorlamps, and vintage armchair in maroon.
Large contemporary enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a corner tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Raeburn Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Eclectic Customer Space | ME

Flooret

This LVP is inspired by summers at the cabin among redwoods and pines. Weathered rustic notes with deep reds and subtle greys. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

South Kensington Project

Rose Narmani Interiors

A historic London townhouse, redesigned by Rose Narmani Interiors.
Large transitional living room in London with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and panelled walls.

1200 Sqft 2 Bed/ 2.5 bath Cottage, Saugerties, NY

A. Bollman & Sons.

This custom cottage designed and built by Aaron Bollman is nestled in the Saugerties, NY. Situated in virgin forest at the foot of the Catskill mountains overlooking a babling brook, this hand crafted home both charms and relaxes the senses.

Kenneth Art Deco made Modern

Indian Wells Interiors

Luxury Penthouse Living,
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Highgate House - living room

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

The living room at Highgate House. An internal Crittall door and panel frames a view into the room from the hallway. Painted in a deep, moody green-blue with stone coloured ceiling and contrasting dark green joinery, the room is a grown-up cosy space.

Modern Minimalistic Living Room

Deni + Dove Interiors

This is an example of a modern living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and panelled walls.

Colourful Interior for a Period Home

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This bay-fronted living room was transformedww thanks to a new bold colour scheme. We added panelling to create depth with a deep blue on the walls and tonal grey to lower the tall ceilings and create a more intimate setting. The furniture was replaced with bespoke sofa and fabric from British sofa maker William Yeoward. The gas fireplace was also replaced and curtains lined with a border to give them a new lease of life.

Mid-Century Modern Vancouver Special

PlaidFox Studio

Repainting the fireplace, installing a new linear terrazzo bench and then creating a unique wood-slat feature wall in the dining area were just a few ways we updated this 1980s Vancouver Special.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

Photo of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Bagleys Lane

Into interior design

Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, panelled walls, white walls and a standard fireplace.

Mid-Mod Home Design

Jenna Morley Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury living room in Sacramento with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Hammett

Oivanki Photography

Photo of an expansive midcentury living room in New Orleans with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, wood and panelled walls.

Scandinavian Style Living Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

this modern Scandinavian living room is designed to reflect nature's calm and beauty in every detail. A minimalist design featuring a neutral color palette, natural wood, and velvety upholstered furniture that translates the ultimate elegance and sophistication.

Boutique Hotel

Group D Architects

This project is a refurbishment of a listed building, and conversion from office use to boutique hotel. A challenging scheme which requires careful consideration of an existing heritage asset while introducing a contemporary feel and aesthetic. As a former council owned office building, Group D assisted the developer in their bid to acquire the building and the project is ongoing with the target of opening in late 2023.

Lounge Area

Silver Construction Corporation

Wood Chandelier, 20’ sliding glass wall, poured concrete walls
Large contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Updated Great Room

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

This built-in window seat creates not only extra seating in this small living room but adds a cozy spot to curl up and read a book. A niche spot in the home adding storage and fun!

Russian Hill view property

EAG Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary formal living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with 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.