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.

ALICE RIVER HOUSE PROJECT

Splendid Home Design

Inspiration for 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.

Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"

Ната Волкова

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Moscow with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Regent's Park I

Calibre Climate

This is an example of a contemporary living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Hogan Interiors Projects

Hogan Interiors

Client wanted to use the space just off the dining area to sit and relax. I arranged for chairs to be re-upholstered with fabric available at Hogan Interiors, the wooden floor compliments the fabric creating a ward comfortable space, added to this was a rug to add comfort and minimise noise levels. Floor lamp created a beautiful space for reading or relaxing near the fire while still in the dining living areas. The shelving allowed for books, and ornaments to be displayed while the closed areas allowed for more private items to be stored.

French Country Living Room

Design ideas for an open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and recessed.

Long Grove - Set The Stage

Louisville City Real Estate

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Louisville with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

DOUBLE HEIGHT

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Vista del soggiorno verso l'ingresso dell'appartamento con il volume del soppalco in primo piano. La struttura è stata realizzata in ferro e vetro, e rivestita nella parte sottostante da cartongesso. Molto suggestiva la passerella in vetro creata per sottolineare l'altezza dell'ambiente. Foto di Simone Marulli

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.

Pied-A-Terre Seaport Style

Interiology Design Co.

It’s all about the view, with a seamless transition from outdoors to inside. We love the modern twist on the traditional waterfront theme, as the ocean is reflected in the hand woven turquoise and blue rug. A custom deep curved sofa provides plenty of family seating, angled for both conversation and a perfect view. The curved shapes of the sofa, coffee table and teal swivel chairs bring softer edges to the condo’s strong architectural angles. The wallpapered tray ceilings mirror the endless sky view from the surrounding windows.

Positive Attitude

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor and recessed.

Беседа в Москве на Французском...

Студия дизайна интерьеров Алексея Стрелюка

Traditional open concept living room in Moscow with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Venti-A

Apex Design & Drafting

Great room with shiplap tray ceiling & wood details above windows
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and recessed.

Contemporary Downtown Living - River Place

In Site Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and recessed.

Hazel I

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Реализованный дизайн-проект квартиры 90 кв.м.в стиле неоклассика

Откидач Вера частный дизайнер интерьера

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Lancaster Gate apartment London

Interior Statements

Photo of a contemporary living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"

Ната Волкова

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Moscow with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Craftman Home in City of Falls Church

Asta Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

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.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and 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.