This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Modern Elegant Kitchen Remodel

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

The living room corner fireplace was replaced with a new fireplace, with a white tile surround and white mantel.
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Soho Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CO

Flooret

A classic select grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Portsmouth Residence

Studio MAS Creative

Blue, herringbone tile at the corner fireplace with marble surround, oversized comfy couch in family room.
Photo of a mediterranean living room in Other with vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Chinoiserie Parlor

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in San Diego with a home bar, blue walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Lake House Dream

Renovation and Construction Services

Picture showing the door open to expose the whole house automation system and DVD player.
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Living Room / Dining Area

L Marie Interior Design

This small condo has an open floor plan with living room and dining interacting all in one. The large Pella Designer Series sliding glass doors bring the beauitful pond indoors. The freshly refinished fireplace brightens and modernized this traditional space. Painting existing paneling and adding some wallpaper brought the space to life.

Whole Home Remodel- Almaden Valley

May Construction, Inc.

May Construction’s Design team drew up plans for a completely new layout, a fully remodeled kitchen which is now open and flows directly into the family room, making cooking, dining, and entertaining easy with a space that is full of style and amenities to fit this modern family's needs. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction

Eclectic Living Room

Leigh + Co Interiors

Double leather swivel chairs frame a burlwood side table. Styled with burgundy and yellow pillows and a faux boucle throw blanket.
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Beer Me

Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID

The client wanted a stunning bar with room for a large TV and closed shelving to hide any messes. We lined the back of the bar with the same ledger stone on the TV/Fireplace wall and added accent lighting to rake across the tile. Additionally we used a white Cambria countertop and did a waterfall outside edge on the raised bar. Photo: Matt Kocoureck

California Chic Style Living Room and Office

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with brown walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Egret 1

Jenkins Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional open concept living room in New Orleans with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

The Sycamore - Sunrise on the Monon model Home

Old Town Design Group

The main living space in this home is designed as the ideal entertaining space due to the open concept floor plan. Engage with friends from the kitchen, living or dining room. Photo Credit: Tom Graham

Mission Hills Contemporary

TCE Constructors

New flooring and paint make a huge improvement in this contemporary styled four level condominium.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Lake George Cottage - Interior Renovation

Case's Renovations Ltd.

Tiled gas fireplace with TV mounted above it.
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Vinyl Flooring

Floorcraft

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

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Coffey & Co. House of Interiors

Lisza Coffey Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Omaha with beige walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Hutchinson Island Waterfront Condo

Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.

Open Plan Living Room with Custom Furnishings, Fixtures, Rugs, and Accessories. Client cut and installed the custom millwork & hand painted the walls.

Shortcake Lane

GoHaus

This is an example of a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Soho Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CO

Flooret

Living Room Design Photos with Vinyl Floors and a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.