Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Mt Isthmus lodge, The Lindis Group | Luxury Accommodation

HARO Flooring New Zealand

Photo of an expansive modern open concept living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Fall Creek Interior

John Webb Construction and Design

Early 1900's farmhouse, literal farm house redesigned for the business to use as their corporate meeting center. This remodel included taking the existing bathrooms bedrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, and wrap around porch and creating a functional space for corporate meeting and gatherings. The integrity of the home was kept put as each space looks as if it could have been designed this way since day one.

Spazi da scoprire | 110 mq

Squadra Architetti

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

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㈱藤井建築空間設計

吹き抜けのあるリビングダイニング
Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Nagoya with brown walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

REHABILITACIÓN EN UN EDIFICIO CATALOGADO EN SITGES

RARDO - Architects

Salon tipo loft moderno en sitges de diseño contemporaneo, Barcelona Sobra en terciopelo azul alfombra de fibras naturales boiserie en nogal natural mesa gueridon bajo de Jean Prouve editada por vitra. pintura de pieter vermeersch

Création de duplex avec construction de terrasse

MCW architecture

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Craftsman Double Duty Additions

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Chicago with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Kaminecke Restaurant Lichtenhainer Wasserfall

Raumausstattung Schwarzmeier

Die ursprüngliche Holzvertäfelung wurde durch eine moderne Holzvertäfelung ersetzt. Dies Sitzecke am Kamin ist mit Kissen aus schwerentflammbarem Wollstoff belegt. Die Dekokissen sind mit Motiven aus der Bergwelt.

Orange Living Room Design Photos with Decorative Wall Panelling

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.