Living room with fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

STANMORE - Living Room

AS & KB Constructions P/L

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Sydney with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv and brown floor.

Custom design and build

Horizon Homes

First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Jasmine Street Residence Project

Truss Interiors & Renovations

A living green wall steals the show in this living room remodel. The walls are covered in a green grasscloth wallpaper. 2 brass wall sconces flank the thick wooden shelving. Centered on the wall is a vintage wooden console that holds the owner's record collection and a vintage record player.

Классика жизни.

Дарья Харитонова

Сергей Ананьев , стилист Наталья Онуфрейчук.
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

P House

G Method Limited

Elegant living room with fireplace and chic lighting solutions. Wooden furniture and indoor plants creating a natural atmosphere. Bay windows looking into the back garden, letting in natural light, presenting a well-lit formal living room.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Room, Dartmouth park

Born & Bred Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Morningroom

Nicky Percival Limited

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Sussex with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Квартира 37 кв. м Дубнинская ул., Москва

Анна Малютина

Inspiration for a small contemporary living room in Moscow with green walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

ЖК Грин парк

Студия дизайна интерьеров КубКвадрат

This is an example of a scandinavian living room in Moscow with green walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Moody Living Room

TOLT Studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Other with a music area, green walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Elmhurst Residence

Polay Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Short Hills

Turek Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional living room in New York with green walls and brown floor.

Casadecor 2020

Fotógrafo de arquitectura e interiores Pablo Sanz

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal living room in Madrid with pink walls and multi-coloured floor.

Kings Hall Road Project

Clare Elise Interiors

Stunning Living Room embracing the dark colours on the walls which is Inchyra Blue by Farrow and Ball. A retreat from the open plan kitchen/diner/snug that provides an evening escape for the adults. Teal and Coral Pinks were used as accents as well as warm brass metals to keep the space inviting and cosy.

Aménagement complet d'une maison de famille

VORBILD Architecture

Transitional enclosed living room in Nice with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, green walls and medium hardwood floors.

Eclettico Soggiorno

Inspiration for an eclectic enclosed living room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Salon de famille dans Maison de Maître

SLIK Interior Design

Maison de maître. Les clients souhaitaient un salon moderne, chaleureux et confortable, tout en profitant de la jolie vue sur le jardin. Nous avons fait rentrer la nature environnante en conseillant un papier-peint végétal, foncé, sur lequel vient s'adosser un long canapé ultra-confort. Le rose du tapis adoucit et illumine le mur foncé et le parquet ancien. Deux petites tables élégantes contre-balancent le volume imposant du canapé. Une enceinte hifi design complète l'ambiance joyeuse de ce salon de famille. Crédit photo: Dakota studio / SLIK Interior Design

Beverly | 2018

Coats Homes

Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Dallas with a library, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Narrow River Renovation

Sullivan Studios Architecture

Design ideas for a beach style formal open concept living room in Providence with green walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Green Walls and Pink 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.