Photo of a country enclosed living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Tuscany Proj

Avid Interior Design Inc.

This was a whole home renovation where nothing was left untouched. We took out a few walls to create a gorgeous great room, custom designed millwork throughout, selected all new materials, finishes in all areas of the home. We also custom designed a few furniture pieces and procured all new furnishings, artwork, drapery and decor.

Pattee Canyon Residence

MMW Architects

Perched on a forested hillside above Missoula, the Pattee Canyon Residence provides a series of bright, light filled spaces for a young family of six. Set into the hillside, the home appears humble from the street while opening up to panoramic views towards the valley. The family frequently puts on large gatherings for friends of all ages; thus, multiple “eddy out” spaces were created throughout the home for more intimate chats. Exposed steel structural ribs and generous glazing in the great room create a rhythm and draw one’s gaze to the folding horizon. Smaller windows on the lower level frame intimate portraits of nature. Cedar siding and dark shingle roofing help the home blend in with its piney surroundings. Inside, rough sawn cabinetry and nature inspired tile provide a textural balance with the bright white spaces and contemporary fixtures.

Soho Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | TX

Flooret

A classic select grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

DH Apollo

Dream Homes Construction & Design

Kitchen and Living Room
Large modern open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Hall Home

Scott Homes, Inc

Open concept design with lots of natural light in this beautiful home.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Casa H

Estudio Hús - Arquitectura e interiorismo

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Madrid with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and a library.

Project - Taupo House, NZ

Brickworks Building Products

Country open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Cordillera Mountain Modern

Basso Interiors Inc

A great place to relax and enjoy the views of the Gore Range mountains. We expanded the seating area with the use of the camel leather daybed / chaise. The color palette is so fun - in the mix of olive, mustard, and teal subdued by the rich deep gray mohair sofa.

Franklin-Leipers Fork

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

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

Last Dollar

User

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Projet NATURAL - Création d'un T2 sous combles

Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur

Pour ce projet la conception à été totale, les combles de cet immeuble des années 60 n'avaient jamais été habités. Nous avons pu y implanter deux spacieux appartements de type 2 en y optimisant l'agencement des pièces mansardés. Tout le potentiel et le charme de cet espace à été révélé grâce aux poutres de la charpente, laissées apparentes après avoir été soigneusement rénovées.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and vaulted.

El Pomar Residence

Andrew Goodwin Designs

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in San Luis Obispo with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Modern Farmhouse

Lakeside Custom Homes

Modern farmhouse living room featuring beamed, vaulted ceiling with storefront black aluminum windows.
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Calder Street House

Charles Maccora Design

Mid-sized tropical open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Lone Ash Lookout

Cushman Design Group

Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in Burlington with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and vaulted.

Project Shades of Grey

Urbaine Home

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Bosse

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Mid-sized modern living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Acton Family Home

Lomax & Chi

Design ideas for an eclectic open concept living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs 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.