This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Balwyn North

Design N Build Construction

Formal Living Dining with french oak parquetry and Marie Antoinette floor style reflected on the ceiling coffers, and a hand crafted travertine fire place mantel

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home living room open to terrace

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home living room open to terrace. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white floor and recessed.

Salotto

PRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli

Anche la porta di accesso alla taverna è stata rivestita in parquet, per rendere maggiormente l'effetto richiesto dal committente.
Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Milan with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor, recessed and wood walls.

Living Room viewed from Kitchen

Guideline Studios, LLC

The expansive Living Room features a floating wood fireplace hearth and adjacent wood shelves. The linear electric fireplace keeps the wall mounted tv above at a comfortable viewing height. Generous windows fill the 14 foot high roof with ample daylight.

Savannah Coastal

Kijrstjn Anne Design

Photo of a beach style open concept living room in Atlanta with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Park Square Penthouse

Fratelli Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and recessed.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Hinkler House

R ARCHITECTURE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, wood walls, a wood fireplace surround, recessed, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Luxury Living Room

BSA Construction

Back Bay living room with custom ventless fireplace and double Juliet balconies. Fireplace with custom dark stone surround and custom wood mantle with decorative trim. White tray ceiling with crown molding. White walls and light hardwood floors.

ALICE RIVER HOUSE PROJECT

Splendid Home Design

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and recessed.

Chriseden

NFG Designs

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | WI

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Kitchen & Living Area Refresh: Mediterrean to Transitional

Deb's Inviting Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a large open concept living room in Jacksonville with beige walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and recessed.

Custom Home - Palm Beach, Florida

Big Bear Developers LLC

The great room combines the living and dining rooms, with natural lighting, European Oak flooring, fireplace, custom built-ins, and generous dining room seating for 10.

Коттедж с деревянной отделкой

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Boca Raton Contemporary at St. Andrews CC

Olga Adler

A modern, bright living room overlooking the pool was designed for both formal occasions and daily family gatherings. Ample seating accommodates 8. Striking light fixtures set the mood.

Ann Residence

BK Interior Designs LLC

This beautiful living room is the definition of understated elegance. The space is comfortable and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax with your feet up and spend time with family and friends. The existing fireplace was resurfaced with textured large, format concrete-looking tile from Spain. The base was finished with a distressed black tile featuring a metallic sheen. Eight-foot tall sliding doors lead to the back, wrap around deck and allow lots of natural light into the space. The existing sectional and loveseat were incorporated into the new design and work well with the velvet ivory accent chairs. The space has two timeless brass and crystal chandeliers that genuinely elevate the room and draw the eye toward the ten-foot-high tray ceiling with a cove design. The large area rug grounds the seating area in the otherwise large living room. The details in the room have been carefully curated and tie in well with the brass chandeliers.

Kenneth Art Deco made Modern

Indian Wells Interiors

Luxury Penthouse Living,
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, recessed and panelled walls.

All Fireplaces Living Room Design Photos with Recessed

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.