Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Serenity

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Espaces salon et salle à manger bénéficient d’une belle lumière depuis un bow window et balcon. La bibliothèque sur mesure en dépit de sa grande taille joue la carte de la discrétion avec sa teinte d’un vert très léger et dissimule la TV grâce à ses panneaux coulissants en cannage. Elle absorbe également les décalages de cloisons tout en délicatesse et rondeurs.

Casa M - il soggiorno

HOOOME

Photo of a traditional living room in Rome with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and recessed.

Gelani Residence

Nayan Soni Photography

Contemporary open concept living room in Bengaluru with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and recessed.

Luxurious Hamptons Home

Cordony Group

Large beach style formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

数寄屋の彩と趣を愉しむ和モダンの平屋

やまぐち建築設計室

Photo of an expansive formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

潮来の家

RAI一級建築士事務所

建て替える前の家で使用していた大黒柱と化粧梁を再利用しています。古材と新材のコントラストが美しいです。
Inspiration for a mid-sized living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

きたまちの家

山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa

薪ストーブを囲むリビング。大屋根の東西に新設した連窓から、一日を通して柔らかな光が入る。(撮影：山田圭司郎)
Inspiration for a large formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, recessed, brick walls, a wall-mounted tv and porcelain floors.

Whole Home Interior Design, Renovation & Furnishing

The Home Co.

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor and recessed.

West Highlands Home Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

Design West

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

DH Apollo

Dream Homes Construction & Design

Living room
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and recessed.

Chicago, IL

CCS Interior Design Group | Cynthia Bolton- Smith

Photo of a large contemporary formal living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and recessed.

Comfortably Classic Family Home

Coddington Design

Classic, fresh, and with a touch of intriguing color. The living room is now a beautiful space where the family can relax together. The soft cream-colored walls and custom ivory drapes present a bright and open seating area with a large sectional perfect for fitting the entire family. We played with eclectic colors and patterns in the pillows, rug, lighting, and accessories, creating a sophisticated yet welcoming space. The custom built-ins and natural wood fireplace create an elevated finish that will be in style all year ‘round.

Квартира ул Тверская

Олег Михайлов архитектор-дизайнер

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Other with white walls and recessed.

Un mix exotique et contemporain

ILOT Architecte d'Intérieur

Réaménagement complet, dans un volume en enfilade, d'un salon et salle à manger. Mix et association de deux styles en opposition : exotique / ethnique (objets souvenirs rapportés de nombreux voyages) et style contemporain, un nouveau mobilier à l'allure et aux lignes bien plus contemporaine pour une ambiance majoritairement neutre et boisée, mais expressive. Etude de l'agencement global afin d'une part de préserver un confort de circulation, et d'autre part d'alléger visuellement l'espace. Pose d'un poêle à bois central, et intégration à l'espace avec le dessin d'une petite bibliothèque composée de tablettes, ayant pour usage d'acceuillir et mettre en valeur les objets décoratifs. Création d'une verrière entre la cuisine et la salle à manger afin d'ouvrir l'espace et d'apporter de la luminosité ainsi qu'une touche contemporaine. Design de l'espace salle à manger dans un esprit contemporain avec quelques touches de couleur, et placement du mobilier permettant une circulaion fluide. Design du salon avec placement d'un grand canapé confortable, et choix des autres mobiliers en associant matériaux de caractère, mais sans dégager de sensation trop massive. Le mobilier et les luminaires ont été choisis selon les détails de leur dessin pour s'accorder avec la décoration plus exotique.

Pacific NW Modern Dwelling

User

Honey stained oak flooring gives way to flagstone in this modern sunken den, a space capped in fine fashion by an ever-growing square pattern of stained alder. Coordinating stained trim punctuates the ivory ceiling and walls that provide a warm backdrop for a contemporary artwork in shades of red and gold. A modern brass floor lamp stands to the side of the almond chenille sofa that sports graphic print pillows in chocolate and orange. Resting on an off-white and gray Moroccan rug is an acacia root cocktail table that displays a large knotted accessory made of graphite stained wood. A glass side table with gold base is home to a c.1960s lamp with an orange pouring glaze. A faux fur throw pillow is tucked into a side chair stained dark walnut and upholstered in tone on tone stripes. Across the way is an acacia root ball alongside a lounge chair and ottoman upholstered in rust chenille. Hanging above the chair is a contemporary piece of artwork in autumnal shades. The fireplace an Ortal Space Creator 120 is surrounded in cream concrete and serves to divide the den from the dining area while allowing light to filter through. Bronze metal sliding doors open wide to allow easy access to the covered porch while creating a great space for indoor/outdoor entertaining.

Russian Hill - Top-to-bottom redesign on a San Francisco downtown view home

EAG Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and recessed.

ALICE RIVER HOUSE PROJECT

Splendid Home Design

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and recessed.

Project Sugarland Modern

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

This two-story fireplace was designed around the art display. Each piece was hand-selected and commissioned for the client.
Inspiration for an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and recessed.

Living Room Design Photos with White Walls and Recessed

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.