55MR Extensions, remodelling and refurbishment of 1930s property

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Stack stone fireplace remodel

Westwood Heritage

Brick fireplace covered with stack stone and hearth replaced with Travertine.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Vancouver with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Reclaimed Tobacco Pine Hardwood Flooring

Olde Wood Ltd.

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, many farmers who lived in the fertile valleys of Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River and Allegheny Mountains grew tobacco. Using a mixture of pine species as siding, floor joists and roof rafters, they constructed barns for drying tobacco – a unique process that gave what we call tobacco pine its heavily mixed color and character (without odor). Tobacco-stained pine hardwood flooring creates a unique, “old pine” appearance with deep, rich shades of brown and red intermingled with the wood’s original honey color. This dark, naturally weathered look will help you add warmth and charm to a more rustic décor.

Birchgrove House

Melocco and Moore Architects

The principal rooms to the original building were restored and include new banquette seating, joinery and contemporary lighting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Classic Minimalism

BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Toronto with a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Lawton Project

Ursus Homes, Inc

Soft draperies provide all needed privacy while still allowing a lot of sunlight inside.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and no tv.

Villa Viani

Philipp Architekten - Anna Philipp

Atriumhaus in Niedersachsen Die Bauherren wünschten ein sonnen- und lichtdurchflutetes Haus. Das Grundstück, lang, tief und auf der Südseite von einem Mehrfamilienhaus beschattet, schien auf den ersten Blick eher ungünstig. So kam es zur Idee eines Atriumhauses, das aufgrund seiner partiellen Einschnürung erlaubt, die Fassade im Bereich der Einschnürung weit Richtung Norden zu verschieben und somit im Süden möglichst viel Abstand vom verschattenden Nachbarhaus zu gewinnen. Das modern interpretierte Konzept des Atriumhauses gab die Möglichkeit, viel Tageslicht ins Innere zu holen und die Geländebedingungen optimal auszunutzen. Aus dem Grundkonzept des Atriumhauses entwickelte sich eine Dreiteilung der Außen- und Innenräume: neben dem zentralen Atrium gibt es nun einen straßenseitigen Eingangshof sowie den rückwärtigen Garten. Zur Straße hin befindet sich das dreistöckige Schlafhaus mit den Privatbereichen. Dahinter liegt der schmalere Küchentrakt. Der Küchenblock setzt sich außen im Innenhof fort, das Material läuft scheinbar durch das Glas hindurch. Durch die Einschnürung des Baukörpers an dieser Stelle wird erreicht, dass die Fassade weit nach Norden zurückspringt und nach Süden viel Platz für einen Terrassenhof entsteht. In einer Split-Level-Bauweise folgen jeweils durch ein halbes Geschoss getrennt das Familien-Rückzugszimmer, die Kinderebene und ganz oben das Elternschlafzimmer. Der an den Küchenbereich anschließende rechteckige Wohnbereich öffnet sich durch raumhohe Verglasungen in den rückwärtigen Garten. Die schwellenlose Übereckverglasung lässt jegliches Gefühl räumlicher Begrenzung verschwinden. Alles scheint ins Grüne zu fließen. Der Holzbodenbelag zieht sich bis auf die Terrasse, über die das Dach weit hinausragt. Dies sinnvolle Wohnkonzept unterstützt das harmonische Familienleben. Die gesamte Innengestaltung ist aufgrund des großen Bezugs zum Garten in natürlichen Materialien und Farbtönen gehalten. In die Architektur eingepasste Möbel wie die Garderobe am Eingang sorgen mit vielen Zusatzfunktionen für einen aufgeräumten Empfang. Entstanden ist eine Ruheoase mitten in der Stadt. Ungestört von den Nachbarn kann die Familie ihr Reich genießen.

Appartamento Monza

Giuliana Maffeis Architect

Modern open concept living room in Milan with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Five Fountains

G. Lee Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Omaha with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Lucius 140 Tunnel

European Home

The Lucius 140 Tunnel by Element4 is a perfectly proportioned linear see-through fireplace. With this design you can bring warmth and elegance to two spaces -- with just one fireplace.

Tuscaloosa Residence

Arcanum Architecture

Bernard Andre Photography
Inspiration for a modern formal open concept living room in San Francisco with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Inside Outside House

Mark Dziewulski Architect

This is an example of an expansive modern formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Around the House

Karry Home Solutions

Spin Design Solutions
This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Toronto with a music area, beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

JP House

studiohw | Heather Weiss

© Heather Weiss, Architect
Inspiration for a modern living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Atomic Ranch Renovation

Brian Patterson Designs, Inc.

Inspiration for a modern living room in Atlanta with red walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Vermont Modern Barn

Joan Heaton Architects

Jim Westphalen
Large modern open concept living room in Burlington with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Décloisonnement de 90m²

Studio HeCo

Un ensemble de meuble sur mesure et de claustra en chêne pour délimiter les espaces.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

627 E 8 1/2 Street Sitting Room

Houston Affordable Designs

Design ideas for a small modern enclosed living room in Houston with no tv.

Clearly Made: Glass Garage Doors

Garage Doors Unlimited

Glass Garage Door opening up to outdoor patio and foyer area of modern apartment complex in San Diego, CA. The application for glass garage doors inside the living space is modern and fresh. A great way to add aesthetic value and functionality to your home using something non-traditional like a garage door. Sarah F.

White & Light Hardwood Flooring

Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies Inc.

Large modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Modern Living Room Design Photos with No TV

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.