居間の奥にミニキッチンを備えたお母さまの部屋。トイレ・風呂・洗面と最短の動線でつなぐ。(撮影：笹倉洋平)
Photo of a small industrial open concept living room in Osaka with brown walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, recessed and wood walls.

豊橋住吉の家　リビング＆ダイニングキッチン

Dikta Architects office 一級建築士事務所

豊橋住吉の家　リビングルームとダイニングキッチンです。茶事では待合としての役割を担います。中庭に植えられた一本のヤマモミジの景色が美しく映える設計を心掛けました。
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv, wallpaper and wallpaper.

グレーの壁のコンパクトな1LDK

セイワビルマスター株式会社

カーペットからフローリングに全面張り替えました。
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Tokyo with grey walls, plywood floors, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

工具箱の家　Toolbox House

山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa

1,400mmスパンで均等に配置した架構の合間に設けたトップライト。白く塗装した天井面で光が拡散する。(撮影：笹倉洋平)
Small industrial open concept living room in Osaka with brown walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, recessed and wood walls.

HOUSE Li-grau

MIYAHOME　宮下工業株式会社

Open concept living room in Other with beige walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

線路沿いの小さな共同住宅

仲摩邦彦建築設計事務所

大きなスペースを持つ住戸は、引き戸によって小さく仕切られています。別々の部屋としても、大きなワンルームとしても使うことが出来るようになっています。
This is an example of a small modern open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

名古屋市【事務所併用住宅】T様邸

有限会社TAGUCHI

ステンレスキッチンの広々リビング。
This is an example of a large enclosed living room in Nagoya with white walls, plywood floors, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Classic Guest room

Bebars design

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with beige walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

カラーコーディネートされたリビング・ダイニング・キッチン

伊藤建築デザイン一級建築士事務所

動線を考慮したキッチンダイニング。そしてくつろぎのリビング。
This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

スクエアハウス

吉村紳　一級建築士事務所

明るく開放的なLDK 一部高くなった天井の上には2.5階があります
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

横須賀の家　追浜

プラスプロスペクトコッテージ一級建築士事務所

LDKを雁行しながら進む間仕切り壁。仕上げは能登仁行和紙の珪藻土入り紙。薄桃色のものは焼成された珪藻土入り、薄いベージュのものは焼成前の珪藻土が漉き込まれている。
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with pink walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and wallpaper.

「E+」各階をつなぐ吹き抜けと通し家族の気配を感じながら暮らす

アキアーキデザイン一級建築士事務所

Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

代沢の家

冨田秀雄建築アトリエ

北面のﾘﾋﾞﾝｸﾞ。屋根の傾斜をそのまま表現した天井の高いリビングです。東からの光を採りいれる三角のﾊｲｻｲﾄﾞﾗｲﾄ。リビングとダイニングをあえて分けることで、異なるｽﾍﾟｰｽを楽しめます。
Photo of a small modern enclosed living room in Tokyo with a library, white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and vaulted.

S邸

SCaD株式会社　一級建築士事務所

Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, plywood floors, a corner tv, grey floor, wood and wallpaper.

swing

e do design 一級建築士事務所

小上がりの畳スペースのあるリビング奥様のワークスペースをリビングの一角にもうけています。
Design ideas for a scandinavian living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, wallpaper 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.

house K2

カドワキケンセツ-KADOWAKI construction Co.,Ltd.

琴浦町にあるおしゃれ住宅です。
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Other with grey walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

K HOUSE

Elif Arslan Interiors

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

躯体現しとネイビーの梁がアクセント

セイワビルマスター株式会社

奥まで広がる躯体現しのリビングダニング。
This is an example of an industrial open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

周辺の景色を切り取り光を取り込む大らかな家

デザインライフ設計室

左手の窓の外はバルコニー。壁と屋根で覆うことで周囲の視線を遮り落ち着きのある場所としている。 Photo：中村晃
Small modern open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor and wood.

All Ceiling Designs 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.