Photo of an open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors and wood.

大広間内観−４。晴れの日の昼間は、自然光だけで十分な明るさを取ることができる。写真左の手前にあるのが引き込み型のパーティション
This is an example of a large asian formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, no tv, green floor and wood.

きたまちの家

山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa

元々あった和室を一度解体。断熱・耐震補強、床暖房、ビルトインエアコンなど性能面をアップデイトして組み直した。(撮影：山田圭司郎)
Photo of a large formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, no tv, green floor and wood.

大垣の家

株式会社GA設計事務所

和の雰囲気がある平屋の住宅です。
Design ideas for an asian living room in Other with grey walls, tatami floors, beige floor and wood.

オーセンティック和モダンモデルハウスプロジェクト

(有)ガロムユウ

新しい和室のデザイン。床の間の組子、収納扉のデザイン、建具のデザインなど斬新で印象深い和室となりました。見に来る方たちにとても人気のある和室です。
This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Other with grey walls, tatami floors, brown floor and wood.

千郷の家（新城市）居間＆寝室

Dikta Architects office 一級建築士事務所

「千郷の家」の居間と寝室です。基本的にタタミに座っての生活スタイルです。引き戸と障子を開け放ち広々と使います。
Photo of a mid-sized asian open concept living room with white walls, tatami floors, a freestanding tv, wood and wallpaper.

材木町の家

アトリエスクエア1級建築士事務所

和室
Inspiration for a small modern open concept living room in Fukuoka with brown walls, tatami floors, no tv, beige floor and wood.

リフォーム大正の家

一級建築士事務所空設計工房

Asian living room in Fukuoka with white walls, tatami floors and wood.

VILLA BLANCHE

北野彰作建築研究所

生成りの彩色和紙張りの和室ですが正面の一面の壁だけ漆和紙を貼ってコントラストを成しています。床の間のように飾り棚も設けています。飾り棚は漆のようなポリウレタン樹脂塗装、鏡面のブラックはピアノ塗装に似て高級感を醸し出し背面小口に組み入れた小型LEDのより漆和紙を美しく演出しています。
This is an example of a small asian formal enclosed living room in Osaka with white walls, tatami floors, no tv, green floor and wood.

木更津の家（コミニティスペース併設）

Ｎデザイン建築設計合同会社

Design ideas for an expansive open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors and wood.

Resort Villa at Forest / Karuizawa : 01

Style Source Interior Design / スタイルソース

軽井沢の別荘地に新築した別荘の建築設計・インテリアデザイン。この一帯は国立公園区域内ということで建築に対する厳しい規制があるものの、のびやかな大屋根を架けた周囲の森と調和する外観デザインに。多くの開口やテラスを設けてどこにいても森を感じられる癒しの空間を創り出しています。室内外で使用される全ての家具とカーテンは建築に合わせてデザインし製作設置、建築設計からインテリアまで一貫したデザインを弊社で行っています。

Ｗコート

合同会社ズーム計画

和室からの眺望です。
Modern enclosed living room in Osaka with white walls, tatami floors, no tv, wood and wallpaper.

VILLA BLANCHE

北野彰作建築研究所

障子を引くと光と庭の緑の溢れたリビングルームの景色が拡がります。二つの部屋の異なる素材と空間の雰囲気の意図的な対比は双方の空間をお互いが引き立てる効果を生み出します。違うからこそお互いが調和するのです。人と人との関係と同じです。
This is an example of a large asian formal enclosed living room in Osaka with white walls, tatami floors, green floor and wood.

材木町の家

アトリエスクエア1級建築士事務所

居間撮影　大場浩一郎
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Fukuoka with brown walls, tatami floors, no tv, beige floor and wood.

北外山の二世帯の家／小牧市

永井政光建築設計事務所

Large asian formal enclosed living room in Other with green walls, tatami floors, green floor and wood.

モダン和室

本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所

リビングルームから段差をつけ、間仕切りすることで来客対応時にもプライバシーが保たれます。
Mid-sized open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, green floor, wood and wallpaper.

野依の家仏間

Dikta Architects office 一級建築士事務所

野依の家仏間です
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and wood.

和室

marusu HOME

Contemporary living room in Other with beige walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, beige floor, wallpaper and wood.

経塚の家

アーキデザインワークス一級建築士事務所

This is an example of a modern living room in Other with blue walls, tatami floors, beige floor, wood and wallpaper.

宝形の家

円満字建築事務所

宝形の家16　ほんものの京座敷（４）欄間も再利用した。宝尽くしの図案だ。手前から隠れ笠、打ち出の小づち、宝蔵のカギ。柾目の板材に透かし彫りされ上部がくし形に湾曲する。すっきりとしたデザインが京風らしい。長年たっているがわずかの反りもなかった。京都の指物師のわざを褒めるべきだろう。
Photo of a mid-sized asian formal living room in Kyoto with blue walls, tatami floors, no tv and wood.

Living Room Design Photos with Tatami Floors and Wood

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.