A request we often receive is to have an open floor plan, and for good reason too! Many of us don't want to be cut off from all the fun that's happening in our entertaining spaces. Knocking out the wall in between the living room and kitchen creates a much better flow.

The Beach House

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Mid Century Modern ADA Remodel

Corinthian Fine Homes

We designed and renovated a Mid-Century Modern home into an ADA compliant home with an open floor plan and updated feel. We incorporated many of the homes original details while modernizing them. We converted the existing two car garage into a master suite and walk in closet, designing a master bathroom with an ADA vanity and curb-less shower. We redesigned the existing living room fireplace creating an artistic focal point in the room. The project came with its share of challenges which we were able to creatively solve, resulting in what our homeowners feel is their first and forever home. This beautiful home won three design awards: • Pro Remodeler Design Award – 2019 Platinum Award for Universal/Better Living Design • Chrysalis Award – 2019 Regional Award for Residential Universal Design • Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards – 2019 Bronze Award for Universal Design

Woodbine Modern Farmhouse

CCdesign Partnerships

Bringing to life harmony, comfort and calmness. Careful selection of furnishings to provide a timeless interior. The colour scheme is inspired from nature - khaki tans, greens, clay - while adding graphic patterns, soft textures and black accents to inject energy and interest to the decor.

Blueridge Retreat

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Family room that opens into the kitchen and dining room areas. Large vaulted ceiling with dark wood beams and plenty of glass to see the great mountain views of NC. arched opening into kitchen

Hall Home

Scott Homes, Inc

Open concept design with lots of natural light in this beautiful home.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Bigfoot House

studioSTL, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Seattle with concrete floors, a wood stove, no tv and vaulted.

Beachlands House

Jessica Chloe Photography

A sun drenched open living space that flows out to the sea views and outdoor entertaining
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Auckland with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and vaulted.

Sottotetto total white - 100mq

Alessandra Parolini

prospettiva della zona relax
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a library, laminate floors, brown floor, grey walls, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Minneapolis Home Remodel - Washburn Ave

Von Companies LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Modern French Maison

Jonathan Miller Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Mclaughlin

Meg Blu Home

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

WINCHMORE HILL

HAS Studio

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Modern Twist to an Old Condo

Align Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Charlotte with grey walls, laminate floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Vaulted ceilings opens the main floor

Denver Design Group

As we discussed pulling down the interior walls and hoisting load-bearing beams in their place it became clear that the existing ceiling had to go and a new vaulted ceiling, complete with skylights would create a spacious, sunny, open living space.

Paradise Ridge Luxury Townhouse

Marracar Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, red floor and vaulted.

Brook House Barn- Living Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Lou Boxer Builder Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, no tv, vaulted, white walls, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and vaulted.

Modern Newport Fireplace Mantel Styles

DeVinci Cast Stone

The Newport Fireplace Mantel The clean lines give our Newport cast stone fireplace a unique modern style, which is sure to add a touch of panache to any home. The construction material of this mantel allows for indoor and outdoor installations.

Best of Laguna Oak | Alta Vista Collection

Hallmark Floors

Laguna Oak Hardwood – The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring Collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Mid-sized Living Room Design Photos with Vaulted

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.