A coastal Scandinavian renovation project, combining a Victorian seaside cottage with Scandi design. We wanted to create a modern, open-plan living space but at the same time, preserve the traditional elements of the house that gave it it's character.

Rochelière

Nomad Eleven

Small scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Tonal Single Family Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This single family home had been recently flipped with builder-grade materials. We touched each and every room of the house to give it a custom designer touch, thoughtfully marrying our soft minimalist design aesthetic with the graphic designer homeowner’s own design sensibilities. One of the most notable transformations in the home was opening up the galley kitchen to create an open concept great room with large skylight to give the illusion of a larger communal space.

ZONA GIORNO DAL MOOD SCANDINAVO

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Zona giorno open-space in stile scandinavo. Toni naturali del legno e pareti neutre. Una grande parete attrezzata è di sfondo alla parete frontale al divano. La zona pranzo è separata attraverso un divisorio in listelli di legno verticale da pavimento a soffitto. La carta da parati valorizza l'ambiente del tavolo da pranzo.

Salotto

PRF Studio di Gianluca Pezzoli

Anche la porta di accesso alla taverna è stata rivestita in parquet, per rendere maggiormente l'effetto richiesto dal committente.
Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Milan with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor, recessed and wood walls.

Project Dover Shores

Mark Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Welwyn Open Plan Revamp

Sai Interiors

We loved working on this project! The clients brief was to create the Danish concept of Hygge in her new home. We completely redesigned and revamped the space. She wanted to keep all her existing furniture but wanted the space to feel completely different. We opened up the back wall into the garden and added bi-fold doors to create an indoor-outdoor space. New flooring, complete redecoration, new lighting and accessories to complete the transformation. Her tears of happiness said it all!

California Casual

Sarah & Friends Interiors

Inspiration for a scandinavian open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor and vaulted.

Vivienda en Marquet, Barrio Gótico

ShBarcelona

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Barcelona with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and multi-coloured floor.

КП "Ромашки"

artELLE-design

This is an example of a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Moscow with a built-in media wall.

Квартира у Парка Победы

Maxim Maximov

Large scandinavian enclosed living room in Saint Petersburg with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Great Room, Bedroom & Home Office areas

ING Construction

Additional Dwelling Unit / Small Great Room This accessory dwelling unit provides all of the necessary components to happy living. With it's lovely living room, bedroom, home office, bathroom and full kitchenette, it is a dream oasis ready to inhabited.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Design ideas for a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Green End Road

colour + shape

Megan Taylor
This is an example of a scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Cambridgeshire with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

DE BEAUVOIR COTTAGE

ALL & NXTHING

Emma Thompson
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in London with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Lone Oak

Moontower

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Casa di Marco & Roberta

Maurizio Giovannoni Architetto

Stefano Corso
Photo of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Rome with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Casa Gray

disegnoinopera

Ensemble Foto
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Milan with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Sonos Home Sound Systems

DSCMI Smart Home Control

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Hsiu's East London apartment

Homewings

Homewings designer Francesco created a beautiful scandi living space for Hsiu. The room is an open plan kitchen/living area so it was important to create segments within the space. The cost effective ikea rug frames the seating area perfectly and the Marks and Spencer knitted pouffe is multi functional as a foot rest and spare seat. The room is calm and stylish with that air of scandi charm.

All TVs 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.