撮影：Nacasa & Partners / 石田篤
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The Beacon

Colega Architects

Weldon Brewster
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls and plywood floors.

家族が集える畳リビング

ライフスタイルデザインオフィス　ワンズプラス

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

守谷の家

イン・ハウス建築計画

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

SOUS LES TOITS

Audrey Boey Architecte d'intérieur

Mathieu Robinet
This is an example of an expansive eclectic open concept living room in Bordeaux with a library, white walls, plywood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

H room 「Art de vivre」

株式会社Juju INTERIOR DESIGNS

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with beige walls, plywood floors and beige floor.

White kitchen with natural venner

HANÁK NÁBYTEK

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

ブルックリンスタイル

株式会社ハウゼ

ブリックタイルで強調された柱型が、LDKの中心で安定感をあたえている。エタノール暖炉の炎が気持ち良さそうに揺らいでいる。
This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Tokyo with brown walls, plywood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

梁見せ天井

ナガイホーム（永井建設株式会社）

梁も塗装してあり、コントラストの強いカラーリングのリビングです。シャープな印象が素敵です。
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Other with black walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

大阪市M邸

Office SPIRAL

戸建て住宅のリビングルームです。6畳程度と決して広くはありませんが、センターテーブルを置かず、家具の配置を工夫して目線が窓まで通るようにすることで、広く感じる部屋になっています。ウォールナットのソファやテレビボードにスチールのキャビネットを組み合わせ、重たくなり過ぎない家具コーディネートとなっています。

Highview Residenct

Michael Huber Architects

Large corner windows allow diffused light in the summer, direct sunlight in the winter.
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Minneapolis with plywood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

appartamento anni '50 | 80 MQ

studio falù

Disimpegno delle camere.
Small modern open concept living room in Milan with white walls, plywood floors and brown floor.

3.施工事例

株式会社フジサワ建設

Inspiration for a mid-sized formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

いちののいえ

株式会社ジェネビル

Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

モダンリビング

Large modern formal open concept living room in Tokyo with white walls, plywood floors and a freestanding tv.

Luxury villa Damac hills

Muse Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

リビング

Style Create （有）秀林組

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and white floor.

O様

株式会社グリーンビット

Inspiration for a formal open concept living room in Sapporo with white walls, plywood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

周辺の景色を切り取り光を取り込む大らかな家

デザインライフ設計室

南側の連続する高窓から光が差し込み明るい2階の様子。 Photo：中村晃
Small modern open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor and wood.

庭見る小居

株式会社エキップ

トップライトから大きな壁面に光が落ち、反射光でリビング全体が明るくなる。
Small scandinavian open concept living room in Tokyo with grey walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Open Concept Living Room Design Photos with Plywood 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.