Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Melbourne with brown walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Residence

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This is an example of a contemporary living room in Melbourne with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Forest Lodge Project

Designer Sparks Interiors

A view from the dinning room through to the formal lounge
Traditional open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

Balmain Terrace House

Annie Bowen Design

Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large transitional living room in Sydney with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Cremorne Waterfront

Judith Bruce Design

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Transitional Living Room

Transitional living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Arts & Crafts House, Malvern

Brownlow Interior Design

Traditional living room in Melbourne with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

New build

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Living room with fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with green walls, dark hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

Tiger Lily Lane

R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.

Transitional formal living room in Portland Maine with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Modern Living Room | Charleston, SC

Lisa Sherry Interieurs

Transitional living room in Other with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

English Cottage Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Photo of a small transitional living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Modern Retreat: Montana

Alder and Tweed Design Co.

Mountain modern living room with high vaulted ceilings.
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Modern Shoreline Colonial

Wadia Associates

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Coastal Contemporary - Santa Barbara

Jodi Fleming Design

A beach house getaway. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings, & Landscape Design. Photography by Billy Collopy

Living room makeover

Svetlana Hanzyy Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Carolina Blue in Preston Hollow

Lark Interior

A family-friendly living room using performance fabrics and durable finishes.
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Big Sky Project

Ambiance, Inc.

Photo of a large modern enclosed living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Hillsborough

Jute Interior Design

Photo- Lisa Romerein
Design ideas for a mediterranean open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and Vinyl Floors

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.