Large modern open concept living room in Austin with red walls and light hardwood floors.

The Heelz Sofa by designer Marike Andeweg is the first cushion sofa in the Design on Stock collection. A sofa you can flop into that also provides proper support for sitting. Heelz’ subtle curves and slender arms offer plenty of seating comfort in minimal space. With Elegant stiletto heels, and subtle, eye-catching stitching details, this model has a beautiful, nonchalant appearance from every viewpoint. Available in both fabric and leather.

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.

Living Room

TZS Design

Living Room with beautiful panoramic views of the Chicago skyline
Design ideas for a large modern living room in Chicago with red walls and a freestanding tv.

Créer une chambre dans un petit appartement

Fables de Murs

le canapé est légèrement décollé du mur pour laisser les portes coulissantes circuler derrière.
Small modern open concept living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Architecture and Interior Design

Ed Ritger Photography

Photo of a modern open concept living room in San Francisco with a library and red walls.

A Re(de)fined Living Space

Nicole Lanteri Design

Nicole Lanteri
Modern living room in DC Metro with a music area and red walls.

Marulanda House

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Architect: Susan Woodward Notkins Architects Hoachlander Davis Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in DC Metro with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Fall Dabbieri Collection

Ghiordes Knot

Marsilio adds that zest to this living space that would otherwise be block-like and simple without it.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern living room in Detroit with red walls, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Bespoke Family Home

Jackie Tracey Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Dublin with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Driade Collection - 2017

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Driade 2017 Collection. Available through Linea, Inc. in Los Angeles.
Photo of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a library, red walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and blue floor.

ONE FIFTH AVENUE

Tamara Magel Studio

Design ideas for a large modern formal living room in New York with red walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

7th Street Residence

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Fold down dining table - fold up chess table. Concrete floor with radiant heating. Vertical garden. Motorized projection screen. Photo: Elizabeth Felicella

Marin Modern

THREE SIXTY ONE Architecture, AIA

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in San Francisco with red walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Abstract Multi-Panel Artwork

Franklin Arts - Custom Artwork

Franklin Arts
Modern living room in New York with red walls and dark hardwood floors.

A Re(de)fined Living Space

Nicole Lanteri Design

Nicole Lanteri
This is an example of a modern living room in DC Metro with a music area, red walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Driade Collection - 2017

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Driade 2017 Collection. Available through Linea, Inc. in Los Angeles.
Mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with red walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and blue floor.

REUSE House

X-space Architects

Major Renovation and Reuse Theme to existing residence Architect: X-Space Architects
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Perth with red walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brick walls.

Lac La Belle - Modern Brick Lake Home Gallery Style with Piano and Motorcycle

Vetter Architects

A tea pot, being a vessel, is defined by the space it contains, it is not the tea pot that is important, but the space. Crispin Sartwell Located on a lake outside of Milwaukee, the Vessel House is the culmination of an intense 5 year collaboration with our client and multiple local craftsmen focused on the creation of a modern analogue to the Usonian Home. As with most residential work, this home is a direct reflection of it’s owner, a highly educated art collector with a passion for music, fine furniture, and architecture. His interest in authenticity drove the material selections such as masonry, copper, and white oak, as well as the need for traditional methods of construction. The initial diagram of the house involved a collection of embedded walls that emerge from the site and create spaces between them, which are covered with a series of floating rooves. The windows provide natural light on three sides of the house as a band of clerestories, transforming to a floor to ceiling ribbon of glass on the lakeside. The Vessel House functions as a gallery for the owner’s art, motorcycles, Tiffany lamps, and vintage musical instruments – offering spaces to exhibit, store, and listen. These gallery nodes overlap with the typical house program of kitchen, dining, living, and bedroom, creating dynamic zones of transition and rooms that serve dual purposes allowing guests to relax in a museum setting. Through it’s materiality, connection to nature, and open planning, the Vessel House continues many of the Usonian principles Wright advocated for. Overview Oconomowoc, WI Completion Date August 2015 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

CASA AURELIO 1.0

Studio Pamik

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Rome with a library, red walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Modern Living Room Design Photos with Red Walls

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.