Farm house great room with vaulted ceilings.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Lincoln Park Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

In the living room, DGI opted for a minimal metal railing and wire cables to give the staircase a really modern and sleek appearance. Above the room, we opted to make a statement that draws the eyes up to celebrate the incredible ceiling height with a contemporary, suspended chandelier.

Fireplace & Chalkboard

HomeSpace Design & Development

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

waterfront retreat

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The great room has a two story fireplace flanked by recesssed display shelving. Everything was painted out the same color as the walls for unification and to achieve an updated interior. The oversized furnishings help to ground the space. An open loft and galley hall overlook the space from the second floor and massive windwows let in full light from the covered deck beyond.

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.

The Elm

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom living room with vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Franklin-Leipers Fork

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Music Room!!!
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Nashville with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Napa, CA - Contemporary Vineyard Estate - new construction

Gwen Callan Design, ASID

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Stack House

J Square Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, bamboo floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Lewiston ADU

HDR Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, grey floor and vaulted.

Wolf Meadow

Artisan Timber Works llc

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

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.

Loft in Bali

Pavel Adashkevich

Photo of a tropical living room in Other with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Grayson

WEST BAY HOMES real estate development

Photo of a country living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and vaulted.

Formal Dinning Room in Open Concept Split Level

ArtHouse Residential

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Edmonton with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Leawood Hills West - Private Residence

Almighty Home Solutions LLC

Living Room || travertine flooring, walnut trim, zero clearance fireplace, natural stone veneer, Ketra lighting system, hydronic heating
Inspiration for an open concept living room in Kansas City with travertine floors, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Berkeley Lake Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Owings Mill, MD - Custom Home 4_

Costa Homebuilders

This is an example of a large transitional formal living room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Curiously Curated, La Jolla Farms

Grawski Studios

Large eclectic formal open concept living room in San Diego with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, vaulted and travertine floors.

Transitional Home - Living Room

Lifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with Vaulted

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.