An expansive two-story living room in Charlotte with oak floors, a gas fireplace, two-story windows, and a coffered ceiling.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, grey walls, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Hill Country Shingle

Ekman Design Studio

Paneled walls, Limestone accent wall, custom carved black honed marble fireplace, coffered ceiling
Design ideas for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Kiawah Coastal Home

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

This is an example of a beach style formal living room in Charleston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and coffered.

Hamilton Federation Home

Louise Mackay Interior Design

The task for this beautiful Hamilton East federation home was to create light-infused and timelessly sophisticated spaces for my client. This is proof in the success of choosing the right colour scheme, the use of mirrors and light-toned furniture, and allowing the beautiful features of the house to speak for themselves. Who doesn’t love the chandelier, ornate ceilings and picture rails?!

White Christmas

Delphinium Design

Detailed shot of updated living room with white natural stone full-wall fireplace, custom floating mantel, greige built-ins with inset doors and drawers, locally sourced artwork above the mantel, coffered ceiling and refinished hardwood floors in the Ballantyne Country Club neighborhood of Charlotte, NC

Leyton Place

Gracious Home Interiors

modern home designed by gracious home interiors and built by bridwell builders in charlotte nc, mint hill.
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and timber.

Surrey Hills Family Home

April Hamilton Interiors LLP

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Surrey with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Glenwood New Construction

Morris Lare

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Livingston Woods Residence

CGU Homes

This is an example of a tropical living room in Other with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and timber.

Tiny House at Cheekwood

Noble Johnson Architects

Kitchenette/Office/ Living space with loft above accessed via a ladder. The bookshelf has an integrated stained wood desk/dining table that can fold up and serves as sculptural artwork when the desk is not in use. Photography: Gieves Anderson Noble Johnson Architects was honored to partner with Huseby Homes to design a Tiny House which was displayed at Nashville botanical garden, Cheekwood, for two weeks in the spring of 2021. It was then auctioned off to benefit the Swan Ball. Although the Tiny House is only 383 square feet, the vaulted space creates an incredibly inviting volume. Its natural light, high end appliances and luxury lighting create a welcoming space.

Traditional Living Room

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Seattle with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and wallpaper.

Copper Bay

Glas Associates

A comfortable living room with large furniture-style built-ins around the stone fireplace Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with coffered.

Harbor View

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

Sullivan's Island Remodel

St. Pierre Construction

Living room detail showing partial shots of the kitchen and dining room. Dark cabinetry makes the white marble countertop and backsplash pop against the white painted shiplap. The dining room features a mushroom board ceiling.

Formal Living Room

Tollgard Design Group

The Formal Living Room is elegant and quiet in its design.
Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room with white walls, limestone floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, beige floor and coffered.

Mclaughlin

Meg Blu Home

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Living Room

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this living room featuring exposed beams, double doors and wood floors!
Photo of an expansive open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

New Farmhouse - In Law Apartment

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

First floor of In-Law apartment with Private Living Room, Kitchen and Bedroom Suite.
Inspiration for a small country enclosed living room in Chicago with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Living Room Design Photos with Timber and Coffered

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.