St. Albert Regency Heights Estates - Interior Renovation

Friends and neighbors of an owner of Four Elements asked for help in redesigning certain elements of the interior of their newer home on the main floor and basement to better reflect their tastes and wants (contemporary on the main floor with a more cozy rustic feel in the basement). They wanted to update the look of their living room, hallway desk area, and stairway to the basement. They also wanted to create a 'Game of Thrones' themed media room, update the look of their entire basement living area, add a scotch bar/seating nook, and create a new gym with a glass wall. New fireplace areas were created upstairs and downstairs with new bulkheads, new tile & brick facades, along with custom cabinets. A beautiful stained shiplap ceiling was added to the living room. Custom wall paneling was installed to areas on the main floor, stairway, and basement. Wood beams and posts were milled & installed downstairs, and a custom castle-styled barn door was created for the entry into the new medieval styled media room. A gym was built with a glass wall facing the basement living area. Floating shelves with accent lighting were installed throughout - check out the scotch tasting nook! The entire home was also repainted with modern but warm colors. This project turned out beautiful!

1920's Bungalow

Indigo and Ivy Co

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, blue floor, timber and panelled walls.

Atherton - New Home

JPM Construction

Transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted, timber and panelled walls.

Rocal Born (Suspended)

Redefining Woodburners

Design ideas for a large modern enclosed living room in Essex with porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Sorrento House

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

The arrangement of the family, kitchen and dining space is designed to be social, true to the modernist ethos. The open plan living, walls of custom joinery, fireplace, high overhead windows, and floor to ceiling glass sliders all pay respect to successful and appropriate techniques of modernity. Almost architectural natural linen sheer curtains and Japanese style sliding screens give control over privacy, light and views

Otter Bank

Jak Spedding Photography Ltd

This is an example of an expansive modern living room in Manchester with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, timber and panelled walls.

Guest House

University of Texas at Arlington

This space provides visitors with all the functionality of a kitchen and living area while taking into account the minimal storage needs of guests. The linear kitchen is recessed below an open walkway on the second story of the guest house, while the living area benefits from a double-height ceiling. The use of paneling on the living room wall serves as a focal point while simultaneously mirroring the grid formed by the millions of the east-facing curtain wall leading to the outdoor deck. The primary sources of natural light are from the east and south, providing maximum solar efficiency to the space and making for a comfortable and economical design.

Classy Living room design idea

Yantram Animation Studio

This is transitional design of living room in rooftop apartment. this living room design have latest style partition for living room and bedroom. there is sofa set with small rounded tables, 2 bed room with beds and pendant lights.

2nd Level Den

Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Charleston with medium hardwood floors, timber and panelled walls.

Extension to Listed Building | The Square

Tim Offer Architects

Contemporary brick and zinc clad garden room extension to a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in the Millfields Conservation area of Plymouth.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Devon with a wood stove, timber and panelled walls.

Custom closet

Italian Design Kitchen

Design a closet for living room to fill the empty space
This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Other with a library, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, no tv, beige floor, timber and panelled walls.

Vegan Home Design : Beautiful Beach Style

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

This vegan living room option also incorporates ocean-inspired deep blue tones within a pair of generous, enveloping sofas whose design creates a soft and comforting aesthetic that has an anchoring effect. The pebble-like milky glass globes of the chandelier create diffused lighting, which is warm and welcoming. Elements of the natural world are incorporated into this space through the Mapa burl coffee table, which has a form that resembles found wood or stone shaped by the sea. These natural elements continue in the Matilija poppy textile pattern on the decorative sofa cushions which incorporate native Californian flora into the space.

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

Atkinson Green

Northern Edge Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Adelaide with slate floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, timber and panelled walls.

Single Family Charmer in Arlington, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Nicely renovated bungalow in Arlington Va The space is small but mighty!
Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Sremec Home Project | Family Room Renovation, Furnishing & Styling

Madu Interiors

Our vision for this living room remodel was to craft a multifunctional space where the entire family can unwind and enjoy quality time watching television together, while also providing a dedicated area for work-from-home activities. To achieve this, we carefully curated a warm neutral color palette that envelops the room, fostering a sense of comfort and relaxation. By blending modern and traditional elements, we achieved a timeless aesthetic that seamlessly harmonizes with the overall design of the home.

Selected Hospitality Projects

Studio Percale

Reception lounge to Vintry & Mercer hotel
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with multi-coloured walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv, multi-coloured floor, timber and panelled walls.

Bancroft Rugs

Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets

Custom size hand knotted rug for a client in Corona del Mar, CA
Photo of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Assure Thing

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Blackheath Restoration

Imperfect Interiors

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

Living Room Design Photos with Timber and Panelled Walls

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.