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.

Дизайн-проект квартиры 139 м2 в ЖК "Spires"

Ирина

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Moscow with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Renovated Brooklyn Brownstone

Brooklinteriors

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and panelled walls.

CAN GIRONA

Luis Sanandres Interiorismo

Living room minimalista , con toques cálidos y elegantes
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, marble floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and panelled walls.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with blue walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Дом в "Новахово"

Polina Drozdova Studio

Photo of a transitional living room in Moscow with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

Apartments Neva Towers 1

Архитектурная мастерская Мартынова и Гатиловой

Гостиная объединена с пространством кухни-столовой. Островное расположение дивана формирует композицию вокруг, кухня эргономично разместили в нише. Интерьер выстроен на полутонах и теплых оттенках, теплый дуб на полу подчеркнут изящными вставками и деталями из латуни; комфорта и изысканности добавляют сделанные на заказ стеновые панели с интегрированным ТВ.

Chicago: Appartement privé pour le jeune couple

Between the walls

This is an example of a large modern enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Appartement haussmannien Paris 10

10surdix

This is an example of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

Elegance Redefined - Uplands, Victoria BC

Jessica Velikovsky Interios

Vaulted 24' great room with shiplap ceiling, brick two story fireplace and lots of room to entertain!
Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Perfectly Polished

Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Sash House

Anthro Architecture

Detail view of the balcony opening looking across the double-height space to the rear terrace.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with white walls, limestone floors, no tv, grey floor and panelled walls.

Color Blocking

Ann Lowengart Interiors

We juxtaposed bold colors and contemporary furnishings with the early twentieth-century interior architecture for this four-level Pacific Heights Edwardian. The home's showpiece is the living room, where the walls received a rich coat of blackened teal blue paint with a high gloss finish, while the high ceiling is painted off-white with violet undertones. Against this dramatic backdrop, we placed a streamlined sofa upholstered in an opulent navy velour and companioned it with a pair of modern lounge chairs covered in raspberry mohair. An artisanal wool and silk rug in indigo, wine, and smoke ties the space together.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Aegean Teal

Timber Trails Development Company

Transitional living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Lake Travis Overlook

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Canadacraig Enterprise Ltd

ZAC and ZAC - Photography

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Traditional enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, beige floor, panelled walls and wood walls.

Chestnut Hill

Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC.

Living Room, Chestnut Hill, MA
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Historical Oceanfront

Studio H Design Group

Large beach style open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

All Wall Treatments 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.