Open Plan Living Room with Custom Furnishings, Fixtures, Rugs, and Accessories. Client cut and installed the custom millwork & hand painted the walls.

Cotswold cottage

Jo Shore Ltd

Photo credit: Rachael Smith
Design ideas for a small country living room in Oxfordshire with white walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Living Room

User

Polly Eltes
Design ideas for a small eclectic enclosed living room in London with blue walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Living Room Re-Design

Saavy Designs, LLC

After: we had the fireplace surround re-bricked in a harringbone pattern; built-in cabinets/bookcase to create a built-in media center; dark brown wood coffee table; dark brown wood end tables; leather loveseats; 8 way, hand tied, solid hardwood frame chairs; hand knotted wool rug;

Great Room

Nugent Design Build, LLC

MP Collins Photography
This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

West Road Cottage

RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS

The Library of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Inspiration for a small traditional enclosed living room in Boston with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Yorkville Bohemian

Prop Positions Inc

Alan Barnett Photography
Design ideas for a small eclectic open concept living room in New York with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Bespoke radiator unit

Harwood Contracts

Small living room in Hertfordshire with blue walls, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

One Kensington Gardens

Squadra Architects

This high-end fit out offers bespoke designs for every component. Custom made fireplace fitted within TV feature wall; display cabinet designed & produced by Squadra. Large format book-matching stones were imported from Italy to finish TV feature-wall.

Newport Beach Yacht

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
Small beach style open concept living room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and orange floor.

Farmhouse Living Room

Small country open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, a built-in media wall and light hardwood floors.

Alto

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, laminate floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse

Altura Architects

The main level at this modern farmhouse has a great room and den bookended by stone fireplaces. The kitchen is at the center of the main living spaces where we designed multiple islands for smart base cabinet storage which still allows visual connection from the kitchen to all spaces. The open living spaces serve the owner’s desire to create a comfortable environment for entertaining during large family gatherings. There are plenty of spaces where everyone can spread out whether it be eating or cooking, watching TV or just chatting by the fireplace. The main living spaces also act as a privacy buffer between the master suite and a guest suite. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Waxhaw Kitchen & Primary Bath Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
This is an example of a small transitional formal open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and vaulted.

BS4 - divano trasformabile

JAR STUDIO

in questo piacevole soggiorno trova posto un piccolo angolo cottura che si sa trasformare in zona tv. il divano letto rende questo spazio utilizzabile anche come seconda camera da letto

Library and Music Room in Suburban North London

Charlotte Heather Interiors Ltd

Our clients wanted a space where they could relax, play music and read. The room is compact and as professors, our clients enjoy to read. The challenge was to accommodate over 800 books, records and music. The space had not been touched since the 70’s with raw wood and bent shelves, the outcome of our renovation was a light, usable and comfortable space. Burnt oranges, blues, pinks and reds to bring is depth and warmth. Bespoke joinery was designed to accommodate new heating, security systems, tv and record players as well as all the books. Our clients are returning clients and are over the moon!

CASA CV

Simona Renga Roberto Visconti Architetti

Un piccolo appartamento per una coppia giovane. La scelta di rinnovare gli spazi senza rivoluzionare gli ambienti esistenti è stato il nostro punto di partenza. Il living aveva bisogno di un tocco di colore e abbiamo deciso di uniformare i soffitti con le pareti per definire lo spazio del relax e dividerlo dalla zona pranzo. La sostituzione delle lampade e delle porte ha contribuito a rendere più uniforme ed elegante lo spazio.

Restyling a Bologna

Brusa Nerini Architetti

This is an example of a small contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and recessed.

Appartamento privato Lecce

FM Interior Designer

Progetto di riqualificazione di uno spazio abitativo, il quale comprende una zona openspace tra zona living e Cucina. Abbiamo utilizzato delle finiture accoglienti e determinate a rispecchiare lo stile e la personalità di chi abiterà al suo interno.

NORDIC STYLE

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Vista d'insieme della zona giorno con il soppalco. Foto di Simone Marulli
Inspiration for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Milan with a music area, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, beige floor and wood.

Small Living Room Design Photos with a Built-in Media Wall

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.