Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Artisan Park: 835 Artisan Parkway

Bentley Construction LLC

Transitional open concept living room in Louisville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Newton Townhouse

Beige and Bleu Design Studio

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and planked wall panelling.

Dramatic living space with panelled wall

Broswick Builders Ltd

Living room cabinetry feat. fireplace, stone surround and concealed TV. A clever pocket slider hides the TV in the featured wooden paneled wall.
Mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Auckland with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Coastal Cottage

Shepard Design Studio

We created a warm monochromatic living space using soft textures, natural materials and an overall subdued neutral scheme. The glass doors, transom windows and skylights bring in beautiful lighting and an effortless connection with the outdoors. Our custom designed shelving creates and opportunity to display personalized styling accessories while offering additional storage with lower cabinets.

Serene Gatherings

Lowell Custom Homes

Volume two story ceiling features shiplap fireplace, open shelving and natural beamed ceiling.
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Newport Navy

Susan Corsten Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Orlando with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and planked wall panelling.

Brooks Farm

BPC Architecture + Interior Design

This is an example of a country living room in Boston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed, planked wall panelling and light hardwood floors.

Living Room Facelift

Grayscale Homes Designs

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

The Rambler

George Pendleton & Co., Inc.

Rustic Hoopers Creek stone fireplace, post and beam construction, vaulted shiplap ceiling, massive White Oak scissior trusses, a touch of reclaimed, mule deer antler chandelier, with large widows giving abundant natural light, all work together to make this a special one-of-a-kind space.

Colorado Casual Decor

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

This is the view of the stairs showing the wall that was built after we removed the railing. The stair treads were carpeted and the risers were painted

The Minimalist Club Condo

Moore House Design

A country club respite for our busy professional Bostonian clients. Our clients met in college and have been weekending at the Aquidneck Club every summer for the past 20+ years. The condos within the original clubhouse seldom come up for sale and gather a loyalist following. Our clients jumped at the chance to be a part of the club's history for the next generation. Much of the club’s exteriors reflect a quintessential New England shingle style architecture. The internals had succumbed to dated late 90s and early 2000s renovations of inexpensive materials void of craftsmanship. Our client’s aesthetic balances on the scales of hyper minimalism, clean surfaces, and void of visual clutter. Our palette of color, materiality & textures kept to this notion while generating movement through vintage lighting, comfortable upholstery, and Unique Forms of Art. A Full-Scale Design, Renovation, and furnishings project.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Sometimes things just happen organically. This client reached out to me in a professional capacity to see if I wanted to advertise in his new magazine. I declined at that time because as team we have chosen to be referral based, not advertising based. Even with turning him down, he and his wife decided to sign on with us for their basement... which then upon completion rolled into their main floor (part 2). They wanted a very distinct style and already had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. We just helped bring it all to life. They wanted a kid friendly space that still had an adult vibe that no longer was based off of furniture from college hand-me-down years. Since they loved modern farmhouse style we had to make sure there was shiplap and also some stained wood elements to warm up the space. This space is a great example of a very nice finished basement done cost-effectively without sacrificing some comforts or features.

173 - Mission Viejo - Design Build Transitional Kitchen Home Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a small transitional formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, multi-coloured floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Wayzata Bay Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Bailey View

RCD DESIGN

Living room with a houseplant and blue sofa beside the patio doors which lead to the balcony and sea view.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style loft-style living room in Dublin with white walls, laminate floors, beige floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Living Room Renovation

Fascella Construction

Completed living space boasting a bespoke fireplace, charming shiplap feature wall, airy skylights, and a striking exposed beam ceiling.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Historic Acres Georgetown

Home Staging Texas

High beamed ceiling, vinyl plank flooring and white, wide plank walls invites you into the living room. Comfortable living room is great for family gatherings and fireplace is cozy & warm on those cold winter days. The French doors allow indoor/outdoor living with a beautiful view of deer feeding in the expansive backyard.

Newly Constructed High Hampton Luxury

Rhonda Lanier Interiors

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

White Cottage in the Wine Country

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

Mid-sized transitional living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

All Wall Treatments Living Room Design Photos with Planked Wall Panelling

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.