Photo of a small country loft-style living room in Portland with concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Основной вид на гостиную

goro_da

Основной вид гостиной.
Large contemporary loft-style living room in Saint Petersburg with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Masonic Studio

Studio InSitu Architects

The best features of this loft were formerly obscured by its worst. While the apartment has a rich history—it’s located in a former bike factory, it lacked a cohesive floor plan that allowed any substantive living space. A retired teacher rented out the loft for 10 years before an unexpected fire in a lower apartment necessitated a full building overhaul. He jumped at the chance to renovate the apartment and asked InSitu to design a remodel to improve how it functioned and elevate the interior. We created a plan that reorganizes the kitchen and dining spaces, integrates abundant storage, and weaves in an understated material palette that better highlights the space’s cool industrial character.

Dark Home Bar & Media Unit, NJ

WL Kitchen & Home

Dark Home Bar & Media Unit Basking Ridge, NJ An spacious and well-appointed Bar and an entertainment unit completely set up for all your video and audio needs. Entertainment bliss. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #sportsbar #sportsroom #footballbar #footballroom #mediawall #playroom #familyroom #mancave #mancaveideas #mancavedecor #mancaves #gameroom #partyroom #homebar #custombar #superbowl #tvroomdesign #tvroomdecor #livingroomdesign #tvunit #mancavebar #bardesigner #mediaroom #menscave #NewYorkDesigner #NewJerseyDesigner #homesportsbar #mancaveideas #mancavedecor #njdesigner

various ruebl houses

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The timber frame great room is two and a half stories high with a loft that has glass walls overlooking the seating area. The stone from the fireplace is repeated on the back wall of the custom staircase. Powder coated metal pig rail was used for the railing system on the floating staircase. Everything about this home was customized at the requests of the homeowners. The end result is comfortable and relaxed for a room with this much volume.

The AMERICAN Series Wood Fireplaces

Acucraft Fireplaces

The American series revolutionizes wood burning fireplaces with a bold design and a tall, unobstructed flame view that brings the natural beauty of a wood fire to the forefront. Featuring an oversized, single-swing door that’s easily reversible for your opening preference, there’s no unnecessary framework to impede your view. A deep oversized firebox further complements the flameforward design, and the complete management of outside combustion air delivers unmatched burn control and efficiency, giving you the flexibility to enjoy the American series with the door open, closed or fully removed.

INTERIOR STYLING

Roberta Mari

studi di interior styling, attraverso l'uso di colore, texture, materiali
Photo of an expansive contemporary loft-style living room in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

REHABILITACIÓN EN UN EDIFICIO CATALOGADO EN SITGES

RARDO - Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Barcelona with brown walls, concrete floors, a freestanding tv, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Spacious Modern Living

R&J Painting LLC

Upon completion Walls done in Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray SW7015 Doors, Frames, Base boarding, Window Ledges and Fireplace Mantel done in Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17

Seating Around the Fireplace

Orren Pickell Building Group

This is an example of a large transitional formal loft-style living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and wood walls.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Living Room - custom paneled walls - 2 story room Pure White Walls.
This is an example of 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.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a large traditional loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

Charming Update

Bradley Bowden Design, LLC

Two Story Fireplace Update with New Stone and Textural Wall Covering.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional loft-style living room in Indianapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Banana Loft

Studio Z Design

The vintage limestone mantle was sourced by the owner, the gas fireplace insert was custom fit. The banquette is visible to the left.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Toronto with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and panelled walls.

Private Residence - Kildare

Wall Morris Design

Family room with double height, stained oak TV feature wall with mezzanine space above. Custom design joinery fit-out, in collaboration with Newtown Woodworks. Sculpture, by Dawn Conn. Nesting tables, by Cattelan Italia, via Bushel Interiors. Lighting via Hicken Lighting. Coughlanstown Construction. Photography, by Gareth Byrne.

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin AirBnb
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim.

Modern Cottage | Waunakee, WI

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a traditional formal loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

East London Loft Apartment

Beacham Architects

The existing property was a Victorian Abrahams First Floor Apartment with 2 bedrooms. The proposal includes a loft extension with two bedrooms and a shower room, a rear first floor roof terrace and a full refurbishment and fit-out. Our role was for a full architectural services including planning, tender, construction oversight. We collaborated with specialist joiners for the interior design during construction. The client wanted to do something special at the property, and the design for the living space manages that by creating a double height space with the eaves space above that would otherwise be dead-space or used for storage. The kitchen is linked to the new terrace and garden as well as the living space creating a great flor to the apartment. The master bedroom looks over the living space with shutters so it can also be closed off. The old elements such as the double height chimney breast and the new elements such as the staircase and mezzanine contrast to give more gravitas to the original features.

Lake Placid A-Frame

Strand Design

Photo of a modern loft-style living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

All Wall Treatments Loft-style Living Room Design Photos

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.