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.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Design ideas for a 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.

Cape Cod but Fresh

B Street Design

This power couple and their two young children adore beach life and spending time with family and friends. As repeat clients, they tasked us with an extensive remodel of their home’s top floor and a partial remodel of the lower level. From concept to installation, we incorporated their tastes and their home’s strong architectural style into a marriage of East Coast and West Coast style. On the upper level, we designed a new layout with a spacious kitchen, dining room, and butler's pantry. Custom-designed transom windows add the characteristic Cape Cod vibe while white oak, quartzite waterfall countertops, and modern furnishings bring in relaxed, California freshness. Last but not least, bespoke transitional lighting becomes the gem of this captivating home.

Ross Peak Great Room Guillotine Fireplace

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Great Room Guillotine Fireplace is the perfect focal point for this contemporary room. The guillotine fireplace door consists of a custom formed brass mesh door, providing a geometric element when the door is closed. The fireplace surround is Natural Etched Steel, with a complimenting brass mantle. Shown with custom niche for Fireplace Tools.

コンテンポラリーリビング

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

White Haven

Jenny Martin Design

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and timber.

Bayview House

Aatos Design

Light-filled, open plan, kitchen, dining, living room.
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with light hardwood floors, a concealed tv and timber.

LB House

Shane Marsh Architects

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Studio

HARO Flooring New Zealand

Design ideas for a small modern loft-style living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and timber.

Aberdeen Living

Everything Home

A neutral color palette punctuated by warm wood tones and large windows create a comfortable, natural environment that combines casual southern living with European coastal elegance. The 10-foot tall pocket doors leading to a covered porch were designed in collaboration with the architect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Decorative house accents including stunning wallpapers, vintage tumbled bricks, and colorful walls create visual interest throughout the space. Beautiful fireplaces, luxury furnishings, statement lighting, comfortable furniture, and a fabulous basement entertainment area make this home a welcome place for relaxed, fun gatherings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/aberdeen-living-bargersville-indiana/

Holden Row

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, beige floor and timber.

Ocean Block Home

JDM Andrews Construction Inc

Photo of a beach style open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and timber.

PROJECT COLLIER, Full Service Design + Remodel

Claudia Pakes Design Studio

Traditional open concept living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Robinhood Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

This room, housing and elegant piano also functions as a guest room. The built in couch, turns into a bed with ease.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, beige floor, timber, planked wall panelling, a library and light hardwood floors.

Furndale

Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, no tv and timber.

Excelsior Coastal Cottage

Grace Hill Design

Photo of a beach style living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and timber.

Ferienhaus - Wohnbereich

Wohnjuwel - Home Staging

großzügiger, moderner Wohnbereich mit großer Couch, Sitzecken am Kamin und Blick in den Garten
Photo of a scandinavian open concept living room in Other with a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, timber, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brick walls.

Atlantic Ave Sullivans Island

Showhomes Charleston

Inspiration for an expansive beach style living room in Charleston with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, timber and planked wall panelling.

Modern, Masculine Living Room - Nantucket Solid, White Oak Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

Design ideas for an industrial living room in Raleigh with light hardwood floors, white walls, a built-in media wall, timber and wood walls.

Blackheath Restoration

Imperfect Interiors

The sitting room in our Blackheath Restoration project had engineered oak herringbone parquet flooring, panelled walls & ceiling, a large chandelier & several velvet sofas and armchairs

Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors and Timber

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.