This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

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O'Meara Jones

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

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.

Entertainment Wall

Curtis Graf Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a corner fireplace and beige floor.

Beach Bush House Living Room

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior Decoration of a Bush surrounded Beach house by Camilla Molders Design Architecture by Millar Roberston Architects Photography by Derek Swalwell

ZONA GIORNO DAL MOOD SCANDINAVO

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Zona giorno open-space in stile scandinavo. Toni naturali del legno e pareti neutre. Una grande parete attrezzata è di sfondo alla parete frontale al divano. La zona pranzo è separata attraverso un divisorio in listelli di legno verticale da pavimento a soffitto. La carta da parati valorizza l'ambiente del tavolo da pranzo.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Small midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

HAUS5

K2 Signature Homes

Living room. 12 ' ceilings, Malm fireplace, Minka Roto ceiling fan
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and white floor.

San Antonio, Texas | Gruenefield - Classic Tulane Living Room

Brightland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Elizabeth Street

K Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

4810 Holt St Bellaire Tx - Restoration and Remodel after Harvey Flooding

Gryphon Builders

Large transitional open concept living room with white walls, travertine floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

My Houzz: Casual, Organic Elegance in California

Margot Hartford Photography

Fireplace

Lauren Morgan Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, vinyl floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Living Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

260 PAS

Adriana Solmson

Adriana Solmson Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Maison Lorraine

LT intérieurs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Rénovation et restructuration complète d’une maison dans le vieux Lille 59 000

MAISON TOURO

Inspiration for an industrial open concept living room in Lille with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and brown floor.

River Forest Victorian

Megan Opel Interiors

Traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Living Room Design Photos with White Walls and a Corner Fireplace

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.