Großzügiger Wohnbereich mit fließenden Übergang vom Wohnzimmer zur Küche.
Large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Cologne with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Rénovation décoration maison 50's

Fusion D

Photo of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Bordeaux with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and no tv.

Saltwater Renovation

Market Square Architects PLLC

Photo of a scandinavian living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

nautiwoods

Brennan + Company Architects

anne gummerson
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a tile fireplace surround.

Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour

Western Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Perth with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Scandinavian Style Living Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

this modern Scandinavian living room is designed to reflect nature's calm and beauty in every detail. A minimalist design featuring a neutral color palette, natural wood, and velvety upholstered furniture that translates the ultimate elegance and sophistication.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room with entry and breakfast nook beyond. Stair to second floor
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Lauren Smyth Residence

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Lauren Smyth designs over 80 spec homes a year for Alturas Homes! Last year, the time came to design a home for herself. Having trusted Kentwood for many years in Alturas Homes builder communities, Lauren knew that Brushed Oak Whisker from the Plateau Collection was the floor for her! She calls the look of her home ‘Ski Mod Minimalist’. Clean lines and a modern aesthetic characterizes Lauren's design style, while channeling the wild of the mountains and the rivers surrounding her hometown of Boise.

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morsø shop （株）新宮商行

Photo of a scandinavian living room in Other with white walls, carpet and a wood stove.

Black & White Scandinavian

Citrine Casa Interiors

Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Scandinavian Farmhouse

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Large scandinavian open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Boho Chic Living Room

AR DESIGN

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian living room in Montreal with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Tsawwassen Landing

Taleah Smith Design

Inspiration for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Sommerhus

CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS

Sommerhus is a private retreat for two empty-nesters. The clients purchased the previous cabin after falling in love with its location on a private, lakefront peninsula. However, this beautiful site was a challenging site to build on, due to its position sandwiched between the lake and protected wet land. The clients disliked the old cabin because it could only be used in the summer months, due to its lack of both insulation and heat. In addition, it was too small for their needs. They wanted to build a new, larger retreat, but were met with yet another constraint: the new cabin would be limited to the previous cabin’s small footprint. Thus, they decided to approach an architect to design their dream cabin. As the clients described, “We visited Denmark for a family wedding in 2015, and while biking near Gilleleje, a fishing village on the Baltic Sea, we fell in love with the aesthetic of ‘Sommerhus’: dark exteriors, clean, simple lines, and lots of windows.” We set out to design a cabin that fit this aesthetic while also meeting the site’s constraints. The clients were committed to keeping all existing trees on their site. In addition, zoning codes required the new retreat to stay within the previous cabin's small footprint. Thus, to maximize the square footage of the cabin without removing trees or expanding the footprint, the new structure had to grow vertically. At the same time, the clients wanted to be good neighbors. To them, this meant that their cabin should disappear into the woods, especially when viewed from the lake. To accomplish both these requests, the architect selected a dark exterior metal façade that would visually retreat into the trees. The metal siding is a modern, low-maintenance, and cost-effective solution, especially when compared to traditional wood siding. Warm wood on the soffits of the large roof overhang contrast with the metal siding. Sommerhus's resulting exterior is just as the clients’ requested: boldly modern yet respectful of the serene surroundings. The homeowners desired a beach-house-inspired interior, full of light and warmth, in contrast to the dark exterior. As the homeowner explained, “I wanted it to feel like a porch inside.” To achieve this, the living room has two walls of sliding glass doors that connect to the wrap-around porch. This creates a beautiful, indoor-outdoor living space. The crisp and bright kitchen also connects to the porch with the window that opens to an outdoor counter - perfect for passing food and drinks to those lounging on the porch. The kitchen is open to the rest of the first-floor entertaining space, and brings a playful, beach-house feel to the cabin. After the completion of the project, the homeowners remarked, “Working with Christopher and Eric [of CSA] was a wonderful experience. We absolutely love our home, and each season on the lake is more special than the last.”

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Pops of Colour Living Room

Simply Home Decorating

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Cosy Family Chalets

K.Holland Architectural Interiors

Design ideas for a small scandinavian formal loft-style living room with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

East Hampton

Winter McDermott Design

Jacob Snavely
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Pietra calda

Bertucci

Caminetto angolare, con focolare frontale. Base in pietra naturale con striatura superficiale, mobilio in legno laccato e nicchia portalegna in pietra.

South Beverly Glen

Classical Progression Inc.

Tessa Neustadt
This is an example of a small scandinavian formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

All Fireplaces Scandinavian Living Room Design Photos

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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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.