This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Franklin-Leipers Fork

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Music Room!!!
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a music area, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

West End Privacy

Inplace, LTD

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, vaulted and exposed beam.

Saulter 6

KADCO Homes

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Birmingham with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Shorditch Bachelor Pad

Cigal Kaplan Interiors

A very cool open space living room for a very cool bachelor.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with white walls, no tv, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

From 1950’s Teardown to Contemporary Standout

JTID Inc.

The existing fireplace was preserved. A contemporary gas insert was integrated while the masonry chimney was clad with large sophisticated tile pieces. The door to the left leads into a home office which could serve as a sixth bedroom.

Rustic Living Room

Design ideas for an expansive country open concept living room in Other with a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beam, vaulted, wood, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Quiet Road

Crafted Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with a built-in media wall, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Modern Living Room

AT6 Design Build

Design ideas for a transitional formal open concept living room in Sacramento with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Fairview Custom New Build

BGI Design

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Saline Midcentury Open Floor Plan Home

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Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with medium hardwood floors, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Enfilade of Beauty

Rusk Renovations

Interior Design: David Scott Interiors Architecture: Ann Macklin Photography by: Gianni Franchellucci
Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Yankee California Coastal

KC Studio

Instead of the traditional sofa/chair seating arrangement, four comfy chairs allow for gathering, reading, conversation and napping.
Design ideas for a small beach style open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Canongate Country Manor

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story living room in Charlotte with oak floors, a gas fireplace, two-story windows, and a coffered ceiling.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

Point Loma Addition Remodel

Lars Remodeling & Design

The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.

Architect

Douglas Guiling Architect

Contemporary open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Jacksonville, FL Window Replacement Project

Florida Home Improvement Associates

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Jacksonville with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Pine Tree Drive

2id Interiors

Beautiful second home from Texas, Fun & vibrant design by 2ID Interiors
Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, no fireplace, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

1515

KENT architects

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Open Concept Living Room Design Photos with Medium Hardwood 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.