Design ideas for a country living room in Portland with white walls, painted wood floors, multi-coloured floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

山縣洋建築設計事務所

(C) Forward Stroke Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, brown floor and timber.

土間

株式会社彩

This is an example of a scandinavian living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

Lake Muskoka Cottage

Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living

This is an example of a beach style living room in Toronto with grey walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv, blue floor, timber and vaulted.

Schist House, Wanaka, Blackened Steel Fireplace Surround

Dunlop Builders

The interior showcases the schist work along with a combination of materials including blackened steel, American Oak.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, painted wood floors, a ribbon fireplace, brown floor, timber and vaulted.

Open plan

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Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Surrey with white walls, painted wood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

I邸

株式会社RAIZOU

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

狭小地でも連続性で広さを感じる３階建ての家

湯谷建築設計 / YUTANI ARCHITECTS

Photo of a small modern enclosed living room in Other with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Loft-like family room area with all white shiplap walls and ceilings, beige carpet, grey armchairs, and built-in painted white bench.
Photo of a formal loft-style living room in Baltimore with white walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Капитальный ремонт каркасных домов в КП «Лесная Рапсодия»

ГК Конкиста

ГК «Конкиста» завершила проект по капитальному ремонту двух каркасных домов в коттеджном поселке «Лесная Рапсодия», расположенном на Новорижском шоссе в Московской области. Работы на объектах проводились в течение 5 месяцев и были завершены в соответствии с запланированными сроками. Общая площадь проведения ремонтных мероприятий составила 300 кв.м. Был благоустроен прилегающий участок площадью почти 2 тысячи квадратных метров.

Open plan

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Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Surrey with white walls, painted wood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

下庄の家

株式会社彩

Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in Other with painted wood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and timber.

Open plan ground floor house

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Photo of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Surrey with white walls, painted wood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

Капитальный ремонт каркасных домов в КП «Лесная Рапсодия»

ГК Конкиста

Капитальный ремонт каркасных домов в КП «Лесная Рапсодия»

ГК Конкиста

I邸

株式会社RAIZOU

ソファとカーテンを同じ生地で製作しました
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood 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.