Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concealed tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Kensington

Bare Space

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Deepwood

BA Staging & Interiors

When beautiful architectural details are being accentuated with contemporary on trend staging it is called perfection in design. We picked up on the natural elements in the kitchen design and mudroom and incorporated natural elements into the staging design creating a soothing and sophisticated atmosphere. We take not just the buyers demographic,but also surroundings and architecture into consideration when designing our stagings.

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Trakya 3D

This house was built in Europe for a client passionate about concrete and wood. The house has an area of 165sqm a warm family environment worked in modern style. The family-style house contains Living Room, Kitchen with Dining table, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Toilet, and Utility.

LA NOVE

User

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, wood and panelled walls.

Sophisticated Glamour

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Shuffling The Decks

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

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

Druid Hill Living Room

Mimi & Hill interiors

This is an example of a transitional formal living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Kitchen

Infinite Home

Inspiration 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.

Modern Mystique

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Dollarton Traditional Home

Simply Home Decorating

This active couple with three adult boys loves to travel and visit family throughout Western Canada. They hired us for a main floor renovation that would transform their home, making it more functional, conducive to entertaining, and reflective of their interests. In the kitchen, we chose to keep the layout and update the cabinetry and surface finishes to revive the look. To accommodate large gatherings, we created an in-kitchen dining area, updated the living and dining room, and expanded the family room, as well. In each of these spaces, we incorporated durable custom furnishings, architectural details, and unique accessories that reflect this well-traveled couple’s inspiring story.

Mt Gravatt

Wally Williams Constructions

Inspiration for an expansive industrial open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, painted wood floors, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Issaquah Modern Monochrome

ULLE Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, yellow floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Mid Century Remodel

Modernous

Inspiration for a midcentury living room in Seattle with white walls, a brick fireplace surround, white floor and panelled walls.

Lac Nord

Studio Mira, LLC

Living room in blues and whites features colorful beach oil painting on a feature wall.
Transitional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with medium hardwood floors, white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Blue Rock 2019 Spring Parade of Homes Winner

Gardner Homes

Designed for the young professional or retiring "Boomers" - the power of connectivity drives the design of the Blue Rock model with smart technology paired with open living spaces to elevate the sense of living "smart". The floor plan is a tidy one that packs all the punch of smart design and functionality. Modern, clean lines and elements grounded in iron hues, warm woods, and natural light is why the Blue Rock is everything it needs to be and nothing more.

Somerset Residence

KYLE CHAN ARCHITECT

This is an example of an expansive country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Elanora Heights

Order & Grace

Stunning custom joinery allowing for storage and display with custom fluted panelling feature wall with Escea fireplace
Photo of a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

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Rasmussen / Su Architects

Transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

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.