Perched on a hilltop high in the Myacama mountains is a vineyard property that exists off-the-grid. This peaceful parcel is home to Cornell Vineyards, a winery known for robust cabernets and a casual ‘back to the land’ sensibility. We were tasked with designing a simple refresh of two existing buildings that dually function as a weekend house for the proprietor’s family and a platform to entertain winery guests. We had fun incorporating our client’s Asian art and antiques that are highlighted in both living areas. Paired with a mix of neutral textures and tones we set out to create a casual California style reflective of its surrounding landscape and the winery brand.

Custom Living Room in Nantucket

J. Graham Goldsmith Architects

Susan Teare
Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, a metal fireplace surround, vaulted and wood walls.

Steamboat Springs Timber Frame

Mountain Life and Home of Colorado

Design ideas for a mid-sized country loft-style living room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Lake Michigan Modern

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with no tv, a standard fireplace, vaulted, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Quail Ridge

CRC Builders Inc.

Country open concept living room in San Francisco with exposed beam, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Vernacular Modern

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a country open concept living room in Minneapolis with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, brown walls, grey floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Cool Contemporary

HoneyBee Designz

Contemporary living room with custom walnut and porcelain like marble wall feature.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Energy Efficient Modern Coastal Home

Newport Renewables

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Providence with white walls, light hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

A-Frame Home Cabin Ideas - Front Door

EL & EL Wood Products Corp.

Get the cabin of your dreams with a new front door and a beam mantel. This Belleville Smooth 2 panel door with Adelaide Glass is a gorgeous upgrade and will add a pop of color for you. The Hand Hewn Wooden Beam Mantel is great for adding in natural tones to enhance the rustic feel. Door: BLS-106-21-2 Beam Mantel: BMH-EC Visit us at ELandELWoodProducts.com to see more options

Rattlesnake Cove Renovation

Sam Kachmar Architects

Photo of a country open concept living room in Portland Maine with brown walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Interiors

Liv4 Architecture

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Living Room

JayMarc Homes

The living room resides in the back of the home with floor to ceiling windows, enhancing the views of Downtown Bellevue. A custom built-in entertainment system with a long, sleek fireplace create an enjoyable, warm space.

East Bay Ranch Makeover

Kaplan Architects, AIA

The existing kitchen was relocated into an enlarged reconfigured great room type space. The ceiling was raised in the new larger space with a custom entertainment center and storage cabinets. The cabinets help to define the space and are an architectural feature.

Bow Tie House

John Patrick Cunningham / Architect

The public area is split into 4 overlapping spaces, centrally separated by the kitchen. Here is a view of the lounge.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with a music area, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Residence #3

Edwards Smith Construction

Log cabin living room featuring full-height stone fireplace; wood mantle; chinked walls; rough textured timbers overhead and wood floor
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround, vaulted, exposed beam, wood, wood walls, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Modern Living Room with Ash Slat Accent Walls

ZeroEnergy Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Industrial Salón

Photo of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in New York with a library, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor, wood, vaulted, wood walls and grey walls.

Ski Cabin Living Room in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Shaw Architecture LLC.

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Photo of an expansive arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and wood walls.

CUSTOM HOME IN HAYMARKET VA.

Craftsman Construction

Design ideas for a large open concept living room in DC Metro with vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and wood walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Vaulted 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.