Open concept living room in Other with black walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Residential Interior Design

Werkama Design

This is an example of a large modern loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

リビング

軽井沢別荘建築ベストプランニング

週末、山小屋でくつろぐ家
Country living room in Other with plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

御影用水の家　リビング

菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office

御影用水の家｜菊池ひろ建築設計室　撮影　archipicture 遠山功太
Modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

K-HOUSE

3*D空間創考舎一級建築士事務所

鉄製の束柱が取合う重層する壁とコーナーガード
Scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a music area and beige floor.

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin Airbnb
Large midcentury loft-style living room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

玄妙

DAIDA DESIGN STUDIO

リビングのAVボードと薪ストーブです。
Large country open concept living room in Other with black walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Landing, Stove and Half Vault

佐久間達也空間計画所

踊り場のスリットの高さは約60センチ。１階と２階が一体的に繋がっている。薪ストーブの横にはテレビを設置する。 photo:鳥村鋼一 The height of the landing slit is about 60 cm. The first and second floors are integrally connected. A TV will be installed next to the wood stove.

Living Room

Mazal, Diseño Interior & Arquitectura

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with plywood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

鶯の家/Nightingale House

川西敦史建築設計事務所

Mid-sized open concept living room in Other with brown walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

光籠の家

サイモン建築設計室

リビングに新たに設けられた吹抜から見下ろす。リビングに明かりや風通しを確保する吹抜でもあり薪ストーブの煙突を外部へ誘導するルートにもなった吹抜。そしてリビングの直上にある寝室にも光・風を運ぶ吹抜。いくつもの役割を持たせることができました。目線を変えて思い切った改修を行うことで今をはるかにこえる豊かな環境が生まれます。撮影：柴本米一

飛翼

DAIDA DESIGN STUDIO

リビングの夕景です。水平の窓が林を切り取ります。
Large country open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and wood.

060軽井沢Kさんの家

アトリエ137 | atelier137 Architectural Design Office

Modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

薪ストーブのあるほっこりハウス

彩羽工藝舎

Open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove and a tile fireplace surround.

練馬の住宅 / 様々な場所とお互いの距離感を楽しむ住まい

森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a large asian open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin Airbnb
Photo of a large country loft-style living room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin AirBnb
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Aoyama405 リノベーション

株式会社HOAP

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Tokyo with a library, beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

玄妙

DAIDA DESIGN STUDIO

リビングからの景色です。
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with black walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin Airbnb
Design ideas for a large midcentury loft-style living room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Plywood Floors and a Wood Stove

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.