This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with a home bar, beige walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

Eichler No. 2

User

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, timber, vaulted and wood walls.

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.

Attico e Superattico_200 MQ

Andrea Visco

Soggiorno progettato su misura in base alle richieste del cliente. Scelta minuziosa dell'arredo correlata al materiale, luci ed allo stile richiesto.
This is an example of an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Milan with white walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor, timber and wood walls.

Дом 320 кв.м. на Новой Риге, Подмосковье

Lavka-Design

Photo of a country living room in Moscow with a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, timber and wood walls.

Дом в Волковицах

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, black floor, timber and wood walls.

Дизайн-проект частного дома

Дизайн-студия MESTO

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in media wall, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

Mequash

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

This is an example of a beach style living room in Providence with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

Good things come in small packages

New Zealand Certified Builders Association

Designed to be picked up and moved in as little as an hour, this home offers a functional and stylish alternative to a traditional, large home.
Design ideas for a small beach style open concept living room in Wellington with vinyl floors, brown floor, timber, wood walls and brown walls.

Clontarf 02

Watershed Architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary loft-style living room in Sydney with concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, timber and wood walls.

The Nest

Edwards White Architects

Inspiration for a small modern open concept living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and wood walls.

Dolphin Terrace

Luxe-Design

This living room has custom designed sectional, swivel chairs. console and area rug by Donna Johnson. Luxe-Design. The fireplace is designed with brick and metal. The beautiful wood chairs are by Thayer Coggin. The cocktail tables are goatskin lacquer with metal inserts

Roaring Fork Cabin

KA DesignWorks

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Denver with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and wood walls.

Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 2_

Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a large traditional enclosed living room in Other with brick floors, a wood fireplace surround, a home bar, brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, red floor, timber and wood walls.

ГОСТИНАЯ, СТОЛОВАЯ

АСЯ БОНДАРЕВА

Денис Комаров
Small traditional living room in Moscow with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and wood walls.

The Nest

Edwards White Architects

Inspiration for a small modern living room in Other with a wood stove, brown floor, timber and wood walls.

Дачный дом

Ольга Крысова

Photo of a country living room in Other with laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and wood walls.

Дом из бруса в Выборге

Студия дизайна Татьяны Ефремовой

Photo of a mid-sized open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with a home bar, beige walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

Timber Form House

Himmelzimmer

View down from gallery looking into double height living room volume and exterior shading screens
Small contemporary loft-style living room in Melbourne with ceramic floors, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

Shirley Road Renovation

Alair Homes Savannah - The Strong Group

Beach style living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, timber and wood walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Timber and Wood 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.