Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Midcentury modern living room with navy blue sofa, vintage fireplace with brass hood, vintage mid century modern wall shelf unit, and painted brick accent wall.

Von Dollen Vineyard

Honeycomb Home Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean open concept living room in San Luis Obispo with white walls, terra-cotta floors, red floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

York

BostonHaus

Der window seat (Sitzfenster).
Design ideas for a small country open concept living room in Berlin with white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Spanish Home in Rancho Santa Fe

H O M E + atelier Michael Ranson

We transformed this room from an outdated southwest style space to this elegant Spanish style living room. The fireplace was redesigned and an arched passage to the dining was added to better define the spaces. The balance of materials that help create this space are the old world terra cotta tiles, smooth plaster walls, hand carved stone fireplace and rough wood stained ceiling. Furniture, decorative lighting and accessories by Irma Shaw Designs.

Southwestern Living Room

Chandler Prewitt Interior Design

Photo of a large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Benalup Anaxan

Araxan

Fotografía: masfotogenica fotografia
Large transitional formal open concept living room in Madrid with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Hubert cheminée

User

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Paris with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Rénovation totale d'un appartement à Saint Tropez

Hélèna Gendre Décoration

Salon cosy, avec une belle cheminée à insert posée sur un banc maçonné sous lequel on peut stocker les buches. Canapés Togo objets de déco chinés pour les clients.

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
Large open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and orange floor.

Mobiliario salón de chalet en Asturias

Honra2 reformas integrales e interiorismo

Segundo salón del chalet en Asturias decorado en tonos claros
Large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Ristrutturazione di fabbricato agricolo

Studio Pinelli

Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Design ideas for an expansive traditional open concept living room in Other with a library, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, red floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Maisons mitoyennes à Sainte-Maxime (83)

Laura Zylberman • Décoration d'Intérieur

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Appartement Batignolles

Primrose Finet Architecture

Fenêtre sur cour. Un ancien cabinet d’avocat entièrement repensé et rénové en appartement. Un air de maison de campagne s’invite dans ce petit repaire parisien, s’ouvrant sur une cour bucolique.

Un cocon à la campagne

ab-dco

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Grenoble with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, orange floor and exposed beam.

Décoration d’intérieur projet Aix en Provence

IN-SITU 17 Aix

Frédérique COELHO DA SILVA
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Marseille with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and orange floor.

Serene Home in Annandale

Pilcher Residential

Pilcher Residential
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and red floor.

Spanish Hacienda in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

J. W. McCarter & Associates

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in San Diego with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Vaycay

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Michael Hunter
Large formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Peter Sten

Pasquale Comegna

Mediterranean open concept living room in Rome with green walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Grand Harbor

Abbate Tile and Marble

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with blue walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Open Concept Living Room Design Photos with Terra-cotta 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.