The original double-sided fireplace anchors and connects the living and dining spaces. The owner’s carefully selected modern furnishings are arranged on a new hardwood floor. Photo Credit: Dale Lang

Living Room + Fireplace + Built-in Cabinet Detail

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

This is a living room, feature wall I designed/built. It is ledgestone, with a ribbon flame, gas fireplace and built-in TV cabinet door, which actually swings open to reveal an abundance of built-in storage behind. The built-in cabinets that flank it also offer additional storage and built-in speakers. The square cabinets below hold the subwoofers for the Dolby 7.1, movie theater surround sound.

Kew Whole House

The Kitchen Design Centre

Photo of a large modern formal enclosed living room in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Ross Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

A view of the living room with folded ceiling and a clerestory window to bring light into a loft-like space.
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in San Francisco with a concealed tv, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Séjour coloré avec mur en pierres apparentes

Agence ID

Modern open concept living room in Bordeaux with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Jeffreys Bay

Eyoh Design

Sunken living room with a black brick fire place and wood display shelves. Black windows and a modern rustic decor.
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

どこにでも配線できて通気孔も数多くあるので熱による機器類の暴走やシャットダウンの心配もご無用

k-design(カワジリデザイン)

サウンドバー、ゲーム機へと繋ぐ配線孔だけではなく内部はどこにでも配線できるようになっており通気孔も数多くあるので熱による機器類の暴走やシャットダウンの心配もご無用です。
Photo of a modern living room in Other with a wall-mounted tv.

松戸の家

PLUSdesign / プラスデザイン

Design ideas for a modern living room in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Projet Nîmes Calypso

THE FANCY ROOM

PIÈCE DE VIE Un sol pas tout à fait droit recouvert d'un carrelage rustique, des murs décorés d’un épais crépi, aucune pierre apparente et des poutres recouvertes d'une épaisse peinture brun foncé : il était nécessaire d’avoir un peu d’imagination pour se projeter vers ce résultat. L'objectif du client était de redonner le charme de l'ancien tout en apportant une touche de modernité. La bonne surprise fut de trouver la pierre derrière le crépi, le reste fut le fruit de longues heures de travail minutieux par notre artisan plâtrier. Le parquet en chêne posé en pointe de Hongrie engendre, certes, un coût supplémentaire mais le rendu final en vaut largement la peine. Un lave linge étant essentiel pour espérer des voyageurs qu’ils restent sur des durées plus longues Côté décoration le propriétaire s'est affranchi de notre shopping list car il possédait déjà tout le mobilier, un rendu assez minimaliste mais qui convient à son usage (locatif type AIRBNB).

Still Life

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

190 MQ DI SCELTE DI TESTA

ESSEstudioarch

Expansive modern open concept living room in Milan with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Modern Prairie

Duke Homes, Inc.

Floating orbs are encased in natural fibers for a unique living room fixture.
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Modern Opulence Home

Monarch & Maker

Large modern open concept living room in Houston with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Tower Drive

Cameron Getter Design

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

2 bedroom flat renovation in a converted river-side Wapping warehouse, Matt

Absolute Project Management

We replaced the previous worn carpet with a lovely soft warm-toned grey carpet in the lounge and bedrooms. This went well with the calming off-white walls, being warm in tone. Soft sage linen curtains were fitted to bring softness and warmth to the room, allowing the view of The Thames and stunning natural light to shine in through the arched window. A roman blind was fitted in the same fabric, electrical in function for convenience. The soft organic colour palette added so much to the space, making it a lovely calm, welcoming room to be in, and working perfectly with the red of the brickwork and ceiling beams. Discover more at: https://absoluteprojectmanagement.com/portfolio/matt-wapping/

Villa di campagna

michele volpi - studio interior design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Living Room viewed from Kitchen

Guideline Studios, LLC

The expansive Living Room features a floating wood fireplace hearth and adjacent wood shelves. The linear electric fireplace keeps the wall mounted tv above at a comfortable viewing height. Generous windows fill the 14 foot high roof with ample daylight.

Blue Marlin

April Balliette

Photo of an expansive modern open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Pacific Gate Condo 06

Felicia Khor Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Allure Closets

Large modern open concept living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

All TVs Modern 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 modern 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 modern living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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.