Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Modern Villa

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Front Living Room reflects formal, traditional motif with a mix of modern furniture and art - Old Northside Historic Neighborhood, Indianapolis - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: ZMC Custom Homes

Pearson

Foster Hill Design

A high-rise living room with a view of Lake Michigan! The blues of the view outside inspired the palette for inside. The new wainscoting wall is clad in a blue/grey paint which provides the backdrop for the modern and clean-lined furnishings.

Malesherbes

Victoria Douyère

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Marseille with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Lounge & playroom with panelled feature wall

My Bespoke Room

The modern-style panelling in this room adds a traditional element to this modern home. We used pink and blue accents which are the colour story throughout the home helping to create cohesion and flow throughout.

Les soubassements

Staff Décor

Photo : ©Guillaume Loyer / architecte Laurent Dray.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

A Classic and Luxurious Parisian Apartment in Rue de Grenelle

Lichelle Silvestry Interiors

Paris classic apartment located in the 7th arrondissement in a Haussmannian building which has been decorated throughout in an elegant contemporary style by interior decorator Lichelle Silvestry. #livingroom #livingroomdesign #classic #contemporary #parisianchic #modern #interiordesign #designer #decoration #fireplace #moulures #mirror

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Design ideas for an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Appartement Paris 10

GenovesiDesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Great Room

Meyer Design

Cozy up in this modern great room. Photos: Reel Tour Media
Large modern formal open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, porcelain floors and panelled walls.

SONIA SUDAN Interiors - Project Gamble

Sonia Sudan Interiors

Family Room
This is an example of a large transitional living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and panelled walls.

The Soft Light Apartment

Azari Architects

Small living room space at the Condo Apartment
This is an example of a small modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Not So White

Joanna Baruk Design Studio Ltd.

Downstairs of a small single family house with an open-floor design. The challenge was to fit in two dinning areas for possible entertaining as well as a homework space for kids while mom is cooking dinner. At the same time there was a large sectional that clients already had and couldn't afford to leave behind. The end goal was to create a custom modern look with subtle Scandinavian feel.

Kitchen

Infinite Home

Design ideas for a small eclectic loft-style living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

SE18

WDA Interiors

Formal yet cosy Living Area for relaxing and entertaining guests.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, grey floor and panelled walls.

Downing II Model Home

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story great room in Charlotte with medium hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, white built-ins, and exposed natural beams.
Expansive open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Jay Ave Renovation

ORANGE MADE architecture

Living spaces were opened up. Dark Paneling removed and new steel and glass opening to view the backyard and let in plenty of natural light.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Cape Cod Coastal

Susie Keeton Interiors

Architectural Niche with Decorative Oval Window and Paneled Details for TV Equipment and Storage
This is an example of a traditional open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Atherton - New Home

JPM Construction

Transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted, timber and panelled walls.

Transitional Living Room

This is an example of an expansive transitional living room in Chicago with light hardwood floors, coffered, panelled walls, wood walls, white walls and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with White Walls and Panelled 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.