Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Beauty in the Bungalow

Ten Key Home & Kitchen Remodels

Our clients had just purchased this house and had big dreams to make it their own. We started by taking out almost three thousand square feet of tile and replacing it with an updated wood look tile. That, along with new paint and trim made the biggest difference in brightening up the space and bringing it into the current style. This home’s largest project was the master bathroom. We took what used to be the master bathroom and closet and combined them into one large master ensuite. Our clients’ style was clean, natural and luxurious. We created a large shower with a custom niche, frameless glass, and a full shower system. The quartz bench seat and the marble picket tiles elevated the design and combined nicely with the champagne bronze fixtures. The freestanding tub was centered under a beautiful clear window to let the light in and brighten the room. A completely custom vanity was made to fit our clients’ needs with two sinks, a makeup vanity, upper cabinets for storage, and a pull-out accessory drawer. The end result was a completely custom and beautifully functional space that became a restful retreat for our happy clients.

Lake View Hideaway

HUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction Mgmt

Photo of an expansive contemporary enclosed living room in New York with white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, vaulted and wood.

Lateral Lookout

Mountainwood Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Portland with a home bar, grey walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

The Elm

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom living room with vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Transitional Home - Living Room

Lifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Cool Contemporary

HoneyBee Designz

Contemporary living room with custom walnut and porcelain like marble wall feature.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Fuchsia House

Westbury Garden Rooms

The homeowners’ love of the outdoors flows throughout their home, through the exquisite diptych landscapes painted by Jane Rist, end tables artistically crafted from solid slabs of petrified wood, and the enchanting sea-blue of the stoneware bowls by Emma Hiles. The most striking connection of all being the vibrant natural light and views of the passing clouds above the large rectangular roof lanterns. Descending gracefully from one of the roof lanterns are delicate glass droplets that twinkle melodically in the breeze that moves gently through the automatic roof vents. Enabling warm air to escape in the summer months and alleviating heat build-up.

Modern Canyon Home

Stratos Form

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Hi-Tec Ranch

April Balliette

Small contemporary enclosed living room in Tampa with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Clean Slate

Pink Door Designs

Family room with custom built in's
Design ideas for a country loft-style living room in Houston with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Hafan, Porth Trwyn, Anglesey

WM Design & Architecture Ltd

View out towards Mynydd Twr and the Irish Sea
Design ideas for a beach style living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors and vaulted.

Pacific Coast Transitional

B Street Design

Expansive living room featuring a soapstone fireplace on white oak plank wall. Pyramid vaulted ceiling, pocketing sliding doors. Custom designed wood and travertine coffee table.

Jenson-DeLeeuw NZE House

Paul Lukez Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Boston with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, no tv, grey floor and vaulted.

silicon valley ADU/modern japanese retreat

building Lab, inc.

View from living room and kitchen towards the family/multi-use space. Skyligts travel across the undulating roof.
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

7620 willow glen

The House Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Malibu Residential

California Woodworking, Inc.

This cozy living room consists of Kraftmaid cabinetry, Putnam style doors, soft-close hardware, floating shelves, and undercabinet lighting all backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

PCH Modern

Burdge & Associates Architects

PCH Modern Mediterranean Home by Burdge Architects Malibu, CA
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, grey floor, timber and vaulted.

Cedarvale meets New York

Geometra Design Ltd.

Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with a library, white walls, porcelain floors and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with Porcelain Floors and Vaulted

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.