Design ideas for a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and a two-sided fireplace.

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Federico Photography

Design ideas for a transitional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Piso con buhardilla para una familia

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Bilbao with a library, grey walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Hamptons - Contemporary Luxury Home

Cordony Group

Large beach style formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, carpet, grey floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Pine Ridge Estates

BUILD

BUILD recently completed this five bedroom, six bath, four-car garage, two-story home designed by Stofft Cooney Architects. The floor to ceiling windows provide a wealth of natural light in to the home. Amazing details in the bathrooms, exceptional wall details, cozy little courtyard, and an open bar top in the kitchen provide a unique experience in this modern style home.

Retreat from the City

Translations Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Richly Layered

HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.

A cozy fireside space made for conversation and entertaining.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We added this reading alcove by building out the walls. It's a perfect place to read a book and take a nap.
Mid-sized country enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Peninsula Residence

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

Complete remodel of kitchen, bathrooms, closets, and partial remodel of some common areas. Work included extensive stone, casework, light and plumbing fixtures installations, AV upgrades, and refinishing throughout. Includes seven bedrooms, seven full baths, two half-baths, conservatory, library, basement with wine cellar, pool house and pool, garden house, and play structure.

The Ohana Model ATU - Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

This Ohana model ATU tiny home is contemporary and sleek, cladded in cedar and metal. The slanted roof and clean straight lines keep this 8x28' tiny home on wheels looking sharp in any location, even enveloped in jungle. Cedar wood siding and metal are the perfect protectant to the elements, which is great because this Ohana model in rainy Pune, Hawaii and also right on the ocean. A natural mix of wood tones with dark greens and metals keep the theme grounded with an earthiness. Theres a sliding glass door and also another glass entry door across from it, opening up the center of this otherwise long and narrow runway. The living space is fully equipped with entertainment and comfortable seating with plenty of storage built into the seating. The window nook/ bump-out is also wall-mounted ladder access to the second loft. The stairs up to the main sleeping loft double as a bookshelf and seamlessly integrate into the very custom kitchen cabinets that house appliances, pull-out pantry, closet space, and drawers (including toe-kick drawers). A granite countertop slab extends thicker than usual down the front edge and also up the wall and seamlessly cases the windowsill. The bathroom is clean and polished but not without color! A floating vanity and a floating toilet keep the floor feeling open and created a very easy space to clean! The shower had a glass partition with one side left open- a walk-in shower in a tiny home. The floor is tiled in slate and there are engineered hardwood flooring throughout.

Art Forms Hindley & Co - Living room

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

Glass wall opens to courtyard which overlooks the black timber shed. Artwork by Patricia Piccinini and Peter Hennessey. Rug from Armadillo and vintage chair from Casser Maison, Togo chairs from Domo.

Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth

Hestia

Marble fireplace styled with eucalyptus, bespoke curved mirror design with brass trim and accessories
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, beige floor and coffered.

Truly Great Upper Saddle River Great Room

Laurie DiGiacomo Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Stucco and Painted Brick Transitional Style

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

A Classic Living Room and Pantry in Barrington, RI

Red House Design Build

A beautiful living room with coffered ceilings and cove lighting. Photography by Aaron Usher. Styling by Site Styling. Instagram @redhousedesignbuild
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Providence with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Spanish Fork Home - Flooring and Tile

New View Design LLC

Design ideas for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

Park Orchards Home

The Space Cowboy Photography

This is an example of a transitional living room in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Hill Tide, Boca Grande

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Design ideas for a beach style open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and timber.

Park Place

Vertical Arts Architecture

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Residence

Designs by Aaron Olson, Inc.

5,000 SF oceanfront home on the North End of Virginia Beach
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

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.