Contemporary enclosed living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with black walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

白を基調とした明るい品のあるインテリアコーディネート

RA-CREA

Contemporary living room in Yokohama with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

梁を再利用した和風モダンな家

株式会社フジサワ建設

This is an example of a mid-sized asian formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

【ファミリー】和モダンリノベーション

株式会社リノベース

押入を撤去し、動線まで考え抜いたLDKへと間取り変更。キッチンは新品のものに交換いたしました。インディゴブルーのクロスを貼った柱は広々としたリビングを引き締めながら、インテリアとして存在感があります。
Photo of a living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Pacific Rim Hotel Residence

Linhan Design & Interiors Co.

Living Room Design at Pacific Rim Hotel Residence Designed by Linhan Design. Living area with built in TV rack cabinet for storage.
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Rénovation des bureaux d'une startup, avec notamment une fresque murale

Monsieur Peinture

Design ideas for a large industrial open concept living room in Paris with plywood floors, grey floor and white walls.

雷山の別荘　リビングダイニング

TAPO 富岡建築計画事務所

雷山の別荘｜リビングダイニング大断面の集成材とテンションロッドによって実現した約30畳の無柱空間のリビングダイニング。
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

米原の家Ⅱ

若林秀典建築設計事務所

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

猫と暮らす中庭のある家

猫と建築社

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, plywood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Custom Hand Hewn Log Home

Appalachian Log and Timber Homes

Large country open concept living room in Louisville with brown walls, plywood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Luxury villa Damac hills

Muse Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

守谷の家

イン・ハウス建築計画

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

折り上げ天井＆間接照明で立体的に

セイワビルマスター株式会社

リビングの壁一面をアクセントタイルにしました。
Modern open concept living room in Tokyo with grey walls, plywood floors and brown floor.

143 - Newport Coast - Transitional Custom Design Build Kitchen Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a small transitional formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, plywood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

山縣洋建築設計事務所

(C) Forward Stroke Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

鎌倉山の住宅

村上康史建築設計事務所

Inspiration for an open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors and wallpaper.

Moon Light

rivet design office 株式会社

This is an example of a contemporary enclosed living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

いりののいえ２

株式会社ジェネビル

Photo of a mid-sized modern living room in Other with grey walls, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wood, wallpaper and plywood floors.

flavor float

N.concept建築計画

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Other with a library, blue walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Plywood Floors

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.