Design ideas for an open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and wood.

Living Rooms

Joanna Tamer Designs

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor and coffered.

Royal Palm Residence

CGU Homes

Photo of an open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Sherman Oaks Home

LRWoehler & Associates

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, coffered and wood walls.

Estates at Cohasset Elkton

Mary Cook

Bill Taylor
Traditional formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and coffered.

Nashwood

LaFortune Interiors

Formal Living Space with an entrance to the home study.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and coffered.

Contemporary Masculine Remodel

Folding Chair Design

custom fireplace surround custom built-ins custom coffered ceiling
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Baltimore with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, white floor, coffered and wood walls.

Entheogenic Design

The Vrindavan Project

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Parker Project

Stephanie Alegre Interiors

Casual yet refined living room with custom built-in, custom hidden bar, coffered ceiling, custom storage, picture lights. Natural elements.
Large beach style open concept living room in New York with a home bar, white walls, coffered and medium hardwood floors.

VIBES- New Construction in New Canaan

BA Staging & Interiors

Luxurious new construction Nantucket-style colonial home with contemporary interior in New Canaan, Connecticut staged by BA Staging & Interiors. The staging was selected to emphasize the light and airy finishes and natural materials and textures used throughout. Neutral color palette with calming touches of blue were used to create a serene lifestyle experience.

Appartement Dubouchage - Salon

Ludily

Dans ce grand appartement de 105 m2, les fonctions étaient mal réparties. Notre intervention a permis de recréer l’ensemble des espaces, avec une entrée qui distribue l’ensemble des pièces de l’appartement. Dans la continuité de l’entrée, nous avons placé un WC invité ainsi que la salle de bain comprenant une buanderie, une double douche et un WC plus intime. Nous souhaitions accentuer la lumière naturelle grâce à une palette de blanc. Le marbre et les cabochons noirs amènent du contraste à l’ensemble. L’ancienne cuisine a été déplacée dans le séjour afin qu’elle soit de nouveau au centre de la vie de famille, laissant place à un grand bureau, bibliothèque. Le double séjour a été transformé pour en faire une seule pièce composée d’un séjour et d’une cuisine. La table à manger se trouvant entre la cuisine et le séjour. La nouvelle chambre parentale a été rétrécie au profit du dressing parental. La tête de lit a été dessinée d’un vert foret pour contraster avec le lit et jouir de ses ondes. Le parquet en chêne massif bâton rompu existant a été restauré tout en gardant certaines cicatrices qui apporte caractère et chaleur à l’appartement. Dans la salle de bain, la céramique traditionnelle dialogue avec du marbre de Carare C au sol pour une ambiance à la fois douce et lumineuse.

Walborsky Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Expansive beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Contemporary Custom Home Build | Boca Raton

Hanna Homes

This newly-completed home is located in the heart of downtown Boca, just steps from Mizner Park! It’s so much more than a house: it’s the dream home come true for a special couple who poured so much love and thought into each element and detail of the design. Every room in this contemporary home was customized to fit the needs of the clients, who dreamed of home perfect for hosting and relaxing. From the chef's kitchen to the luxurious outdoor living space, this home was a dream come true!

Governors Drive- Kiawah

Cinder Creek Construction

Photography: Patrick Brickman
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

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kelly mcguill home

Photo of a transitional living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The soaring living room ceilings in this Omaha home showcase custom designed bookcases, while a comfortable modern sectional sofa provides ample space for seating. The expansive windows highlight the beautiful rolling hills and greenery of the exterior. The grid design of the large windows is repeated again in the coffered ceiling design. Wood look tile provides a durable surface for kids and pets and also allows for radiant heat flooring to be installed underneath the tile. The custom designed marble fireplace completes the sophisticated look.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Heaven on Earth

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Las Vegas with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and coffered.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and coffered.

Baylies Way

Martha's Vineyard Interior Design

Interior Design: Liz Stiving-Nichols Photography: Michael J. Lee
Photo of a beach style living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Living Room Design Photos with White Walls and Coffered

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.