Inspiration for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Cambridge Detached House

Beacham Architects

Living room refurbishment and timber window seat as part of the larger refurbishment and extension project.
Small contemporary open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, recessed and wood walls.

Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill

S.Flynn Design + Build

Open Living Room with Fireplace Storage, Wood Burning Stove and Book Shelf.
Photo of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Cleveland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Queen Anne Contemporary Craftsman Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

The main floor of this Queen Anne Seattle home is designed with an open floor plan for the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The extremely narrow lot was challenging to work with, but despite these challenges, the spaces feel open and welcoming. Architecture + Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com #seattlearchitect

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I was pretty happy when I saw these black windows going in. Just cleans up the look so much. I used to be a big fan of white windows and years of my wife mocking me and telling me black was the only way to go finally must have sunk in. A ton of my design preferences have come from her over the years. I think we have combined both of our favorites into one. It's been a long road with a LOT of changing ideas to get to this point of our design methods. Massive change and then now just a little changing and tweaking. Seems like always veering toward more modern lines and minimalism and simplicity while getting more rustic at the same time. My dad would have been proud. He always called himself a chainsaw carpenter. His style was a little more rustic than the current NB palette but its weird how we keep moving more in that direction.

Urban refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small midcentury open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Olive Street

Julian Design

Small beach style open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Living Room Remodel

Waters Edge Renovations

Completed redesign of living room entertainment niche with shiplap. New location for TV, New Fireplace and Mantel
Photo of a small traditional open concept living room in Las Vegas with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Cozy Open Floor Plan

Oland Living

Townhome style living space, but plenty of room for hosting. This open kitchen and living space creates an intimate atmosphere for family and guest. The kitchen's backsplash is a standout among the custom kitchen cabinets. Don't miss the floating ceiling with under mount lighting.

Olive Street

Julian Design

This is an example of a small beach style open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

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Design ideas for a small country open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Rochester Traditional Galley Kitchen & Living Room

Kitchens by Countryside

This older house was completely transformed and opened up with the help of our talented designers for an integrated living room and kitchen combo.
Photo of a small traditional enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, grey floor and coffered.

Urban refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a small midcentury open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room

K Designs Drafting + Interiors Inc.

Small country living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

sea lodge Akkeshi

くりえいと創

Small country formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The Laurel A

Quality Homes

Welcome to our beautiful, brand-new Laurel A single module suite. The Laurel A combines flexibility and style in a compact home at just 504 sq. ft. With one bedroom, one full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen with a breakfast bar and living room with an electric fireplace, the Laurel Suite A is both cozy and convenient. Featuring vaulted ceilings throughout and plenty of windows, it has a bright and spacious feel inside.

Severance Fireplace Remodel

Castle Pines Construction

Photo of a small contemporary living room in Other with a standard fireplace and white floor.

Living Room Makeover

User

A village riverside country home gets a living room refresh.
Small beach style enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

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View out living room windows during construction
Design ideas for a small country loft-style living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

The Laurel A

Quality Homes

Shiplap Small 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 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.