Living room in a Craftsman home in Montreal West

The clients wanted to brighten up the palette and add light while respecting the Craftsman style woodwork and the classic character of the home. They also expressed a desire for eclectic blended with traditional styling. They also desired warm burnished metals in the lighting, furniture and accessories. The first thing we did was change out the deep burgundy wallpaper for a light-reflecting coat of fresh paint. Careful consideration was given to conserve a good portion of the woodwork in its existing dark stain, but we also balanced and brightened the palette by whitening the fireplace surround, the ceiling and its crown moulding as well as the built-in shelves. The outer framing of the shelves was painted in a cheerful yet calming blue, and the same blue was repeated in the curtains, accessories, and the rugs. We assisted the clients in all material selections, finishes, furniture, colours, and we designed the custom curtains and cushions. The entire living space is now bright, inviting, and still classic.

Family House Restructure

barkerdesign

Using natural finishes and textures throughout and up-cycling existing pieces where possible
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian living room in Kent with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and white floor.

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home living room open to terrace

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home living room open to terrace. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white floor and recessed.

Breakwater

McClellan | Tellone

Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Port Royal

Jinx McDonald Interior Designs

Port Royal private home photographed by Amber Frederiksen
Large beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

London Terrace Sitting Rom

Decorbuddi

We chose a beautiful inky blue for this London Living room to feel fresh in the daytime when the sun streams in and cozy in the evening when it would otherwise feel quite cold. The colour also complements the original fireplace tiles. We took the colour across the walls and woodwork, including the alcoves, and skirting boards, to create a perfect seamless finish. Balanced by the white floor, shutters and lampshade there is just enough light to keep it uplifting and atmospheric. The final additions were a complementary green velvet sofa, luxurious touches of gold and brass and a glass table and mirror to make the room sparkle by bouncing the light from the metallic finishes across the glass and onto the mirror

Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood fireplace surround, white floor and a standard fireplace.

Electric Fireplace, St Petersburg, FL

Urban Concepts Modern Hearth & Outdoor, Inc.

Dimplex 74" Ignite linear electric fireplace with recessed TV
Mid-sized modern living room in Tampa with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

Boca Raton Splendor

Bravas Boca Raton

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail. Photo courtesy Royal Palm Properties

New York Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall

CENTENNIAL WOODS

Room designed by Debra Geller Interior Design in East Hampton, NY features a large accent wall clad with reclaimed Wyoming snow fence planks from Centennial Woods.

Heat & Glo Design Gallery

La Crosse Fireplace Co

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and white floor.

Park Slope Townhouse Renovation

Studio Geiger Architecture

Allyson Lubow
This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Our Installations

Natick Fireplace

Mid-sized traditional formal living room in Orange County with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and white floor.

Carmel Mid-Century LEED

Studio Schicketanz

Robert Canfield Photography
This is an example of a midcentury living room in San Francisco with a brick fireplace surround, a corner fireplace and white floor.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Fireplaces

Emerick Architects

This custom home built above an existing commercial building was designed to be an urban loft. The firewood neatly stacked inside the custom blue steel metal shelves becomes a design element of the fireplace. Photo by Lincoln Barber

Stylish Interior Remodeling Projects

Nailed It Builders

Elevate your home with our stylish interior remodeling projects, blending traditional charm with modern comfort. From living rooms to bedrooms, we transform spaces with expert craftsmanship and timeless design

Ross Peak Great Room Guillotine Fireplace

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Great Room Guillotine Fireplace is the perfect focal point for this contemporary room. The guillotine fireplace door consists of a custom formed brass mesh door, providing a geometric element when the door is closed. The fireplace surround is Natural Etched Steel, with a complimenting brass mantle. Shown with custom niche for Fireplace Tools.

MVA | ARRIVABENE

FAR | Architettura & Project Management

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Rome with white walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

Edwardian Home in the heart of Strawberry Hill

JLV Design Ltd

Warm and light living room
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in London with green walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and white floor.

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with White Floor

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.