Transitional living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Beautiful agate-pattern wool-viscose carpet repeats the grand entrance wallpaper. Gold accents throughout the composition keep the mood contemporary. Installation of b&b and detail work by Alain Gelinas at O Bout du Rouleau.

Historic and Grand Home

Wiles Design Group

This grand and historic home renovation transformed the structure from the ground up, creating a versatile, multifunctional space. Meticulous planning and creative design brought the client's vision to life, optimizing functionality throughout. This living room exudes luxury with plush furnishings, inviting seating, and a striking fireplace adorned with art. Open shelving displays curated decor, adding to the room's thoughtful design. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/st-louis-historic-home-renovation

North Fitzroy Period Renovation

Architest Pty Ltd

A private reading and music room off the grand hallway creates a secluded and quite nook for members of a busy family
Photo of a large enclosed living room in Melbourne with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Single Family Charmer in Arlington, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Nicely renovated bungalow in Arlington Va The space is small but mighty!
Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Contemporary Furniture Showroom at Baoneng 1st Space Shenzhen

Better Bona Furniture

Photo of a large contemporary formal loft-style living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and panelled walls.

Квартира на Ленинском проспекте

Lake and Walls

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Moscow with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Morristown Columbia Park Oheka

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

One large expansive room in this townhome was separated by tall columns and then elegant French portierre drapery to define two separate areas insteal of one room for both spaces. sheer motorized shades provide just the right touch when the sun glares intot he room. The sectional upholstery may look untouchable but it is extremely confortable and perfect for relaxing and watching the TV while a warm fire is blazing.

Pearson

Foster Hill Design

A high-rise living room with a view of Lake Michigan! The blues of the view outside inspired the palette for inside. The new wainscoting wall is clad in a blue/grey paint which provides the backdrop for the modern and clean-lined furnishings.

Mullica Hill, NJ

Bella B Home Designs

Library Living Room with a black rolling ladder and pops of green pillows!
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Appartement Paris 10

GenovesiDesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Квартира в стиле Американской классики

Максимова Анна

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Moscow with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

Music Room

Hive Home

Large transitional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a music area, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

LA NOVE

User

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, wood and panelled walls.

Restyling Apartment 50 mq, Corso Buenos Aires - Milano

Chiocca Design

Inspiration for a small modern formal open concept living room in Milan with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Sophisticated Glamour

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Crooksbury

Hallpark Construction

Sitting Room
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed living room in London with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Meynell Gardens

Studio Milne

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts living room in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Dollarton Traditional Home

Simply Home Decorating

This active couple with three adult boys loves to travel and visit family throughout Western Canada. They hired us for a main floor renovation that would transform their home, making it more functional, conducive to entertaining, and reflective of their interests. In the kitchen, we chose to keep the layout and update the cabinetry and surface finishes to revive the look. To accommodate large gatherings, we created an in-kitchen dining area, updated the living and dining room, and expanded the family room, as well. In each of these spaces, we incorporated durable custom furnishings, architectural details, and unique accessories that reflect this well-traveled couple’s inspiring story.

Essex Country Home

Sara Slade Interiors

Design ideas for a modern living room in Essex with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and panelled walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors 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.