Open living room into the kitchen. full-width sliding glass doors opening into the rear patio and pool deck. Looking towards the front door volume, the split stair serves as a divider of living and dining room spaces. It also integrated the pantry under the stair with a hidden passage to the dining section.

Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

The living room retains its existing character while being enhanced by the newly lofted ceiling and exposed beams - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings: HAUS | Architecture - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern - Photography: Tony Valainis

James Ave

CJC Interiors

This early 90s rambler in South Minneapolis got a fresh update with custom built-ins, new wall paint, all new furniture and decor to bring it up-to-date with the clients' previously remodeled kitchen. The warm tones flow between the spaces, and create an open, inviting space for entertaining!

Newport Beach Yacht

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a small beach style open concept living room in Orange County with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

E+J Apartment

k-da

Small contemporary open concept living room in New York with a home bar, black walls and a built-in media wall.

Notting Hill

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and stylish districts in London. This apartment is situated at Hereford Road, on a 19th century building, where Guglielmo Marconi (the pioneer of wireless communication) lived for a year; now the home of my clients, a french couple. The owners desire was to celebrate the building's past while also reflecting their own french aesthetic, so we recreated victorian moldings, cornices and rosettes. We also found an iron fireplace, inspired by the 19th century era, which we placed in the living room, to bring that cozy feeling without loosing the minimalistic vibe. We installed customized cement tiles in the bathroom and the Burlington London sanitaires, combining both french and british aesthetic. We decided to mix the traditional style with modern white bespoke furniture. All the apartment is in bright colors, with the exception of a few details, such as the fireplace and the kitchen splash back: bold accents to compose together with the neutral colors of the space. We have found the best layout for this small space by creating light transition between the pieces. First axis runs from the entrance door to the kitchen window, while the second leads from the window in the living area to the window in the bedroom. Thanks to this alignment, the spatial arrangement is much brighter and vaster, while natural light comes to every room in the apartment at any time of the day. Ola Jachymiak Studio

Living Room

Look Design Group

This project was developed in strong collaboration with the homes’ stylish owner, Sally Small, who engaged us to design a split-level home extension that could push the limits in terms of permissible built form controls and capitalise on every inch of available floor space. The alterations and additions have been designed to be both sympathetic to the owners’ strong interior aesthetic and the compact nature of the site, which was constrained by a 7.5 metre street frontage. Builder: Reliant Constructions. Interiors & Joinery Design: Sally Small, home owner.

Nuova casa e la ricerca di uno stile fresco ed originale - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Small contemporary open concept living room in Milan with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

West End

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

A clinic in downsizing, this condo is filled with pieces and art that were carefully selected, sentimental and one of a kind. The renovation was intended to stand the test of time, functionally and aesthetically. Having relocated from a much larger property, the client wanted a space that resonated with the urban beauty of Portland's West End. Photos by Erin Little.

Upper East Side Apartment

JSE Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

The Brooklyn Studio

Photography by Hulya Kolabas
Small contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Wood Cottage, Beaconhill, Northumberland

Inside Story Photography

Tracey Bloxham - Inside Story Photography
Small contemporary open concept living room in Other with blue walls, carpet, grey floor and a built-in media wall.

Tequesta Brickell Key Residence

Interiors by Maite Granda

Feature in: Luxe Magazine Miami & South Florida Luxury Magazine If visitors to Robyn and Allan Webb’s one-bedroom Miami apartment expect the typical all-white Miami aesthetic, they’ll be pleasantly surprised upon stepping inside. There, bold theatrical colors, like a black textured wallcovering and bright teal sofa, mix with funky patterns, such as a black-and-white striped chair, to create a space that exudes charm. In fact, it’s the wife’s style that initially inspired the design for the home on the 20th floor of a Brickell Key high-rise. “As soon as I saw her with a green leather jacket draped across her shoulders, I knew we would be doing something chic that was nothing like the typical all- white modern Miami aesthetic,” says designer Maite Granda of Robyn’s ensemble the first time they met. The Webbs, who often vacation in Paris, also had a clear vision for their new Miami digs: They wanted it to exude their own modern interpretation of French decor. “We wanted a home that was luxurious and beautiful,” says Robyn, noting they were downsizing from a four-story residence in Alexandria, Virginia. “But it also had to be functional.” To read more visit: https: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LX_MIA18_HOM_MaiteGranda_10.pdf Rolando Diaz

Lake Shore Condo - Media Unit

Salerno Carpentry Ltd.

Faux brick feature wall with built-in custom media unit with industrial pipe shelving and lower cupboards.
Inspiration for a small industrial open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, laminate floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

MKCA // 5:1 Apartment // Living Room with Sliding Unit Closed

Michael K Chen Architecture

A motorized sliding unit creates several distinct spaces within a compact 390 sf apartment. Fully closed, space for a living room and home office, with custom cantilevered steel library and display shelving are revealed

Living & Dining Area Customization in a Condominium for Empty Nesters

Robinson Interiors

The creamy colored millwork throughout the space was custom fitted to lower the TV for comfortable viewing angles. An electric fireplace was added beneath for enjoyment on cozy winter evenings. A comfortable chair and ottoman is sited for optimum television viewing and to take in the expansive view out the sliding glass door.

Alto

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, laminate floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Stanford Wood Lodgeaw Design

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.
This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in Berkshire with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Haus Seefeuer - Ferienhaus in Wustrow

Green Living

Design ideas for a small contemporary formal enclosed living room in Berlin with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and no fireplace.

Southside Residence

Studio Architects

Inspiration for a small traditional open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and coffered.

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.