Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Cardiff with a library, white walls, limestone floors, a wood stove, beige floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

ДЕРЕВЯННЫЙ ДОМ В СТИЛЕ АНГЛИЙСКИЙ КАНТРИ.

Марина Кутепова

остиная кантри. Вечерний вид гостиной. Угловой камин дровяной, диван, кресло, журнальный столик, тв на стене.
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

This is an example of an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, exposed beam, vaulted, panelled walls, grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Rays of Light

Aspen Leaf Interiors

For this ski-in, ski-out mountainside property, the intent was to create an architectural masterpiece that was simple, sophisticated, timeless and unique all at the same time. The clients wanted to express their love for Japanese-American craftsmanship, so we incorporated some hints of that motif into the designs. The high cedar wood ceiling and exposed curved steel beams are dramatic and reveal a roofline nodding to a traditional pagoda design. Striking bronze hanging lights span the kitchen and other unique light fixtures highlight every space. Warm walnut plank flooring and contemporary walnut cabinetry run throughout the home.

Californian Mid-Century House

Oneshot Design

This is an example of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Mapleton

Harper & Company, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Downing II Model Home

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story great room in Charlotte with medium hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, white built-ins, and exposed natural beams.
Expansive open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Jay Ave Renovation

ORANGE MADE architecture

Living spaces were opened up. Dark Paneling removed and new steel and glass opening to view the backyard and let in plenty of natural light.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

House

Trakya 3D

This house was built in Europe for a client passionate about concrete and wood. The house has an area of 165sqm a warm family environment worked in modern style. The family-style house contains Living Room, Kitchen with Dining table, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Toilet, and Utility.

Casa in maremma

Riccardo Caracciolo design&services

Gianluca Adami
This is an example of a small country enclosed living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding tv, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Ashdale Great Room

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Jacksonville with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, a library and panelled walls.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

A-Frame Lakes Regions

Chapin Interiors

Design ideas for a large country living room in Other with exposed beam and panelled walls.

Lake Breeze Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and panelled walls.

Sarasota Vue Penthouse Build-Out Great Room & Dining Room

Cabex Construction

The architecture and layout of the dining room and living room in this Sarasota Vue penthouse has an Italian garden theme as if several buildings are stacked next to each other where each surface is unique in texture and color.

Rénovation pièce à vivre - relooking total

Agence boÔbo

Modernisation de l'espace, optimisation de la circulation, pose d'un plafond isolant au niveau phonique, création d'une bibliothèque sur mesure, création de rangements.

Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"

Heritage Design Studio

Photo of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

Beach Front
Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Hawaii with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Кухня гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a large contemporary living room in Moscow with a home bar, beige walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam 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!

Living Room Design Photos with Exposed Beam 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.