This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Réhabilitation complète d'une maison de maitre près d'Apt

Inspirations d'Intérieurs • Agence & Boutique •

This is an example of a large mediterranean open concept living room in Marseille with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Lakeshore Sagle

Selle Valley Construction, Inc.

View of the open concept kitchen and living room space of the modern Lakeshore house in Sagle, Idaho. The all white kitchen on the left has maple paint grade shaker cabinets are finished in Sherwin Willams "High Reflective White" allowing the natural light from the view of the water to brighter the entire room. Cabinet pulls are Top Knobs black bar pull. A 36" Thermardor hood is finished with 6" wood paneling and stained to match the clients decorative mirror. All other appliances are stainless steel: GE Cafe 36" gas range, GE Cafe 24" dishwasher, and Zephyr Presrv Wine Refrigerator (not shown). The GE Cafe 36" french door refrigerator includes a Keurig K-Cup coffee brewing feature. Kitchen counters are finished with Pental Quartz in "Misterio," and backsplash is 4"x12" white subway tile from Vivano Marmo. Pendants over the raised counter are Chloe Lighting Walter Industrial. Kitchen sink is Kohler Vault with Kohler Simplice faucet in black. In the living room area, the wood burning stove is a Blaze King Boxer (24"), installed on a raised hearth using the same wood paneling as the range hood. The raised hearth is capped with black quartz to match the finish of the United Flowteck stone tile surround. A flat screen TV is wall mounted to the right of the fireplace. Flooring is laminated wood by Marion Way in Drift Lane "Daydream Chestnut". Walls are finished with Sherwin Williams "Snowbound" in eggshell. Baseboard and trim are finished in Sherwin Williams "High Reflective White."

Tobacco Warehouse Duplex Apartment

Natalie Holden Interiors

Inspiration for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Dando forma a un piso de obra nueva

Comodoos Interiores

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

San Elijo - Project

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Diego with green walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Farm Air B&B

Built Environment

New flooring, New lighting
Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Sacramento with laminate floors, white walls, a corner fireplace, beige floor, vaulted and wood.

Lakeshore/ Lake Merritt Condo Refresh, Stage & Sell

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar Bright Room SF
Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Open Concept Modern Farmhouse Main Level

CJC Interiors

This modern farmhouse living room features a custom shiplap fireplace by Stonegate Builders, with custom-painted cabinetry by Carver Junk Company. The large rug pattern is mirrored in the handcrafted coffee and end tables, made just for this space.

Inviting Traditional Split Level

Studio 1049

This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

House Renovation (Lynn Valley, North Vancouver)

Denj Homes

Mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Serenity

Sun West Custom Homes LLC

Living room with large pocketing doors to give a indoor outdoor living space flowing out to the pool edge.
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Las Vegas with travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and beige floor.

Hard Modern Living Room Design

Domus Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Sater Design Collection's 6923 "Del Toro" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean house plan "Del Toro" (Plan #6923). http://saterdesign.com/product/del-toro/

Downtown Urban Penthouse

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Living space with curved clear cedar ceilings, built-in media and storage walls, custom artwork and custom furniture - Interior Architecture: HAUS | Architecture + LEVEL Interiors - Photography: Ryan Kurtz

Traditional Living Room

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Houston with yellow walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Southwest Contemporary

Soloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIA

Great Room from Foyer
Photo of a large formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Greenwich Country House

Inson Dubois Wood LLC

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with travertine floors, no tv, beige walls and white floor.

The Robinson House

Carmel Stone Imports

This is an example of a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Laminate Floors and Travertine Floors

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.