Loughton House Open Plan Kitchen, Dining and Living Area

An open plan kitchen, dining and living area in a family home in Loughton, Essex. The space is calming, serene and Scandinavian in style. The Holte Studio kitchen has timber veneer doors and a mixture of bespoke and IKEA cabinets behind the elm wood fronts. The downdraft hob is BORA, and the kitchen worktops are made from Caeserstone Quartz. The kitchen island has black matte bar stools and Original BTC pendant lights hanging above. The elm dining table and benches was made bespoke by Gavin Coyle Studio and the statement wall lights above are Lampe de Marseille. The chimney breast around the bioethanol fire is clad with tiles from Parkside which have a chamfer to add texture and interest. The cream boucle sofa is by Soho home and armchairs are by Zara Home. The biophilic design included bespoke planting low level dividing walls to create separation between the zones and add some greenery. Garden views can be seen throughout due to the large scale glazing.

Bow, NH

New England Design Elements

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Manchester with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, white floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

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.

Warm contemporary Kitchen and living room in Arcadia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Complete overhaul of the common area in this wonderful Arcadia home. The living room, dining room and kitchen were redone. The direction was to obtain a contemporary look but to preserve the warmth of a ranch home. The perfect combination of modern colors such as grays and whites blend and work perfectly together with the abundant amount of wood tones in this design. The open kitchen is separated from the dining area with a large 10' peninsula with a waterfall finish detail. Notice the 3 different cabinet colors, the white of the upper cabinets, the Ash gray for the base cabinets and the magnificent olive of the peninsula are proof that you don't have to be afraid of using more than 1 color in your kitchen cabinets. The kitchen layout includes a secondary sink and a secondary dishwasher! For the busy life style of a modern family. The fireplace was completely redone with classic materials but in a contemporary layout. Notice the porcelain slab material on the hearth of the fireplace, the subway tile layout is a modern aligned pattern and the comfortable sitting nook on the side facing the large windows so you can enjoy a good book with a bright view. The bamboo flooring is continues throughout the house for a combining effect, tying together all the different spaces of the house. All the finish details and hardware are honed gold finish, gold tones compliment the wooden materials perfectly.

Brixton Townhouse II

Indie & Co.

Anna Stathaki
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv and beige floor.

Elizabeth Street

K Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Scandinavian Modern Home Transformation

Fox Interiors

The original wood stove was retained and a new floor to ceiling tile surround adds texture and warmth to the room. The mantle is a salvaged beam from the remodel. The walls between the kitchen and the living room were opened up and a new steel beam was added in the ceiling for structural support. A new powder room was added as well (doorway visible at right edge of the photo).

SHAKESPEARE STREET ALTERATIONS + ADDITIONS

Philip Stejskal Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Perth with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, ceramic floors, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

HOUSE CAL II

MOROSO

Products: • Redondo (sofa) Interior Design & Architecture: STUDIO OINK Photo Credit: STUDIO OINK
Inspiration for a scandinavian enclosed living room in Frankfurt with white walls and a tile fireplace surround.

North Rose Hill Scandi-Inspired Home

ULLE Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a library, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Lakeside

Signature Innovations LLC

This sanctuary-like home is light, bright, and airy with a relaxed yet elegant finish. Influenced by Scandinavian décor, the wide plank floor strikes the perfect balance of serenity in the design. Floor: 9-1/2” wide-plank Vintage French Oak Rustic Character Victorian Collection hand scraped pillowed edge color Scandinavian Beige Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

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.

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.

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.

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

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.

Serenbe

ViviCo Interiors

Geometric fireplace surround with white oak custom mantle
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

Elizabeth Street

K Interiors

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

Krukmakargatan 5

Deco STHLM

Design ideas for a scandinavian living room in Stockholm with white walls, painted wood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

Velvet

Bemz Design AB

Bemz cover for IKEA Kivik sofa, fabric: Simply Velvet Teal Blue. Stylist: Nadja Helminen and photographer: Sara Medina Lind
Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

Scandinavian Living Room Design Photos with a Tile Fireplace Surround

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.