Inspiration for a large traditional loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

Modern Cottage | Waunakee, WI

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a traditional formal loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

BDC Homes Showhome

Lucy Furniss Design

Here we have the main lounge featuring a built-in gas fireplace, floating cabinetry and a bespoke ply grid feature wall.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Hamilton with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Fifth Avenue Pied-À-Terre

Resolution: 4 Architecture

A built-in sofa makes the most of a small living space that is open to the foyer and the kitchen.
Photo of a small modern open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

Alta Vista Collection | Balboa Oak | Brooklyn, New York

Hallmark Floors

Balboa Oak Hardwood– The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Out-dated camp becomes a stunning waterfront home - Belfast, Maine

Modern & Contemporary Interior Design

The open plan home leads seamlessly from the kitchen to this great social area. A comfortable seating area for coffee and cake or wine and nibbles on an evening and also a hanging chair, great for reading a book or watching the waterfront traffic sail by.

Modern Residential Construction

Design Depictions Structural Engineering, P.C.

This is an example of a large modern formal loft-style living room in Newark with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Luxury apartment renovation

Hometek Renovations & Extensions

We are so proud of this luxurious classic full renovation project run Mosman, NSW. The attention to detail and superior workmanship is evident from every corner, from walls, to the floors, and even the furnishings and lighting are in perfect harmony.

Jonah and Lila

AHG Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

Yungaburra House

neil design

An oversize bespoke cast concrete bench seat provides seating and display against the wall. Light fills the open living area which features polished concrete flooring and VJ wall lining.

Hedgestown

JEArchitecture

Corner Stove with large picture window to rear
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dublin with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

An orangery, bursting with natural light, transforms this Yorkshire home

Westbury Garden Rooms

Descending from each of the kingpins are pendant lights of aged gold and blown glass orbs which illuminate the two zones below; The generous dining space is ideal for family dinners beside the seating area where the family can retreat for a movie night below the stars. The room has hidden underfloor heating and thermostatic controls, which keep the room warm and comfortable during the colder months, whilst preventing the tiles underfoot from feeling cold.

Ranch Dressing

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Renovation update and addition to a vintage 1960's suburban ranch house. Bauen Group - Contractor Rick Ricozzi - Photographer
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

Photo of an expansive scandinavian open concept living room in Los Angeles with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence

Stritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd

Sandstone fireplace with in-built timber shelving
Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, vaulted and panelled walls.

Mt Gravatt

Wally Williams Constructions

Inspiration for an expansive industrial open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, painted wood floors, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Living Room

McCabe By Design LLC

The wood burning fireplace was replaced by a fuel efficient wood burning insert and the chimney was repaired at the time of install. The barn siding paneling is original to the home. WestSound Home & Garden

Jordan Rd Whole House

CERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INC

Design ideas for a midcentury living room in San Francisco with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Maple Lake Home

Cedarland Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Toronto with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Issaquah Modern Monochrome

ULLE Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, yellow floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Vaulted 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.