Sunken Living Room toward Fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with a music area, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, wood and brick walls.

Oaklawn

Robert Frank Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Brondesbury Park

London Design Collaborative

In the living areas, we created the bespoke floor to ceiling media units with hidden wiring. They have solid wood drawer boxes, laminate carcass and real wood veneer shelving stained to the clients specification. The central column is not in fact a chimney breast, we made it and recessed the television and then added the built in lighting for atmosphere.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House, Palm Beach 2022

Noz Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic enclosed living room in Miami with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Beacon Falls

Design Interior South

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Raleigh with wallpaper.

Casa AL | Ristrutturazione completa con ampliamento 110 mq

Architetto Marco Finardi

Casa AL Ristrutturazione completa con ampliamento di 110 mq
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Milan with a library, grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Historic Residence Living Room

VERSA

Photo of a transitional formal living room in Detroit with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white floor and wallpaper.

Wilmott / Living Room

Sadie & Co

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brick walls.

Living Room

Erin Forrey Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Philadelphia with a home bar, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and wallpaper.

LC Living Room

Stellar Design Interiors

Mid-sized traditional formal living room with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Tiffany Court

K and Q Interiors

This great room has custom upholstery in beige tweed, black velvet and shimmery faux leather. the beams and beautiful and the limestone fireplace is perfectly flanked by gorgeous custom wallpaper. The TV pops out of the custom built in to the right of the fireplace.

SUMMER HOUSE

J. Mark Interiors

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, coffered and wallpaper.

Avalon - Interior Design & Decor

Anthea Williamson Photography

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with carpet, grey floor and brick walls.

躯体現しとネイビーの梁がアクセント

セイワビルマスター株式会社

照明はお洒落なライティングレールに。
Industrial open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Interior Designer Newport Beach

BRANA Designs

www.branadesigns.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and wallpaper.

Mid-Century/Art Deco/Contemporary Living Room

Design by the Jonathans

Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Brentwood Residence

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The living room received a big makeover with the removal of an outdated fireplace (on the wall with the sofa!) and we installed a new, contemporary fireplace covered in black quartzite in the center of the room. Shelves on either side of the fireplace provide plenty of room for books and decorative objects. Gray grasscloth covers the walls and brings a warmth and texture that paint cannot.

Beach front penthouse apartment

Elixir Interior Design

We transformed this tired 1960's penthouse apartment into a beautiful bright and modern family living room
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Sussex with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Living Room

GMF+ASSOCIATES architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with a brick fireplace surround, exposed beam and brick walls.

Living Rooms

Britt Hill Interiors

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Living Room Design Photos with Wallpaper and Brick 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.