Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Кухня гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Lucas Family Farmhouse

BGI Design

Mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Living room

Cotton + Ash Interiors

A living room designed in a scandi rustic style featuring an inset wood burning stove, a shelved alcove on one side with log storage undernaeath and a TV shelf on the other side with further log storage and a media box below. The flooring is a light herringbone laminate and the ceiling, coving and ceiling rose are painted Farrow and Ball 'Calamine' to add interest to the room and tie in with the accented achromatic colour scheme of white, grey and pink. The velvet loveseat and sofa add an element of luxury to the room making it a more formal seating area, further enhanced by the picture moulding panelling applied to the white walls.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Custom paneling with dental shelf detail - Ballard sconces
Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal loft-style living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Classical Contemporary Residence

Tim Barber Architects

Living room within a Classical Contemporary residence in Los Angeles, CA.
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Deloraine Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

Living room w/ seating
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and panelled walls.

East Cottage

Flagg Coastal Homes

Kitchen/Family Multi-use Room and Dining Sunroom, Bead board Walls
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and panelled walls.

Renovated Brooklyn Brownstone

Brooklinteriors

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and panelled walls.

Midcentury Living Room

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

New York Penthouse Living Room

Hasan Basri Bicakci

New York Penthouse Living Room Project
Large modern loft-style living room in New York with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor and panelled walls.

Quality Cabinetry Inside and Out

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva, WI - Not only is this Plato Woodwork, Inc. cabinetry beautiful, the interiors are fitted with delightful details during this home renovation. The kitchen features custom cabinetry with contrasting paint and stain finishes, The closet has Plato Innovae cabinet style in their Brian finish while the bar is done in walnut wood with a Briar stain.

Turtle Lake Contemporary

Tutto Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Detroit with white walls, light hardwood floors, decorative wall panelling, panelled walls, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Hammett

Oivanki Photography

Expansive midcentury living room in New Orleans with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, wood and panelled walls.

Квартира рокера в ЖК Небо

Карпенко Владимир

Small contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Russian Hill view property

EAG Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary formal living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Aston

Design To Inspire - Nancy Malekpour

This is an example of a transitional enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Best of Big Sur | Alta Vista Collection

Hallmark Floors

Cozy living room/kitchen area with a traditional design.
This is an example of a small modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Ultra Modern Recreation Room

KH Home Design and Furnishings

Rich emerald greens combined with an elegant black and white color palette elevate this adult recreation room into a formal and modern space fit for hosting.

Квартира 125м2 | GOLD ACCENT | Неоклассика и модерн с латунными акцентами

Лашин Сергей | студия VPROEKTE

Contemporary living room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown 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.