For a family of music lovers both in listening and skill - the formal living room provided the perfect spot for their grand piano. Outfitted with a custom Wren Silva console stereo, you can't help but to kick back in some of the most comfortable and rad swivel chairs you'll find.

Morristown Mid-Century

Gary Rosard Architect

Walnut cabinetry separates the living room from adjacent walk in closet. A mix of clear and translucent glass, brass cladding behind shelves, and slatted panels join to create a rich composition of material and texture.

Sopisticated Living in Coveted Tam O'Shanter

trueONE Group, LLC

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, cork floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Reclaimed Backyard Cottage

Targa Homes

This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, cork floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Mid-Century Modern

Jamie House Design

Laurie Perez
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Fold House

In2 Pty Ltd

Shania Shegedyn Photography
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Melbourne with a library, white walls, cork floors and white floor.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Tiny House Camper

CK Architects

Russell Campaigne
Small modern open concept living room in New York with blue walls, cork floors, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Artistic Zen

Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.

David Patterson by Gerber Berend Design Build, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Photo of a large industrial formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Mies van der Rohe Condo

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors (NMI, LLC.)

Mieke Zuiderweg
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Chicago with a library, white walls, cork floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Cork Flooring

Main Street Floor & Shade

Mid-sized formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, cork floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Mid Century Modern on Lake Samammish

Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.

Lara Swimmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with black walls, cork floors, a hanging fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Clean Design Allows the Architecture to Soar

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

Clerestory windows and post-and-beam construction provide a wide-open space for this great room. By using and area rug, the living space and dining spaces are defined. New cork flooring provides a fresh, clean look.

Изысканный интерьер трехкомнатной квартиры

Kutenkovs project

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Novosibirsk with blue walls, cork floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

垂木の住宅2

株式会社TATTA (旧富永大毅建築都市計画事務所）

photo by Takumi Ota
Design ideas for a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, cork floors, a freestanding tv and black floor.

Rozelle Terrace

Nathalie Scipioni Architects

photo: Justin Mackintosh
Small contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls and cork floors.

Inspiration: US Floors Cork Deco- Symmetry Natura

Direct Flooring Center

usfloorsllc.com
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, cork floors and a wall-mounted tv.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Everywhere you look in this home, there is a surprise to be had and a detail worth preserving. One of the many iconic interior features of the home is the original copper fireplace that was beautifully restored back to it's shiny glory. The hearth hovers above the cork floor with a strong horizontal gesture that picks up on the deep lines of the brick wall and surround. The combination of this, the original brick, and fireplace shroud that glimmers like a piece of jewelry is undisputably the focal point of this space.

Crow's Nest Cottage

Board & Vellum

Custom, collapsable coffee table built by Ben Cruzat. Custom couch designed by Jeff Pelletier, AIA, CPHC, and built by Couch Seattle. Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.

Bethel Builders

Bethel Builders, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Richmond with beige walls, cork floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Open Concept Living Room Design Photos with Cork Floors

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.