Inspiration for a small eclectic loft-style living room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Galeriewohnung München

freudenspiel - interior design

freudenspiel
Small scandinavian open concept living room in Munich with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room with Dining Room beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Making a home in Wandsworth

Juliet Murphy Photography

Juliet Murphy
This is an example of a small contemporary open concept living room in London with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and purple walls.

Living Room and Dining Room Makeover

User

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a small country open concept living room in London with white walls, carpet, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Crafting Contemporary Elegance; Kitchen Remodel and living room Remodel

Priority Remodeling

Seamlessly integrating a living room with a kitchen, is a testament to modern living and design
Small eclectic formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and white floor.

Mansarda Loft

KRAUZEarchitects

This is an example of a small scandinavian loft-style living room in Moscow with white walls, a plaster fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Mid-Century Modern Style Living Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

mid century modern living space characterized by accent colors, brass strokes, minimalistic modern arched built-ins, and a sleek modern fireplace design. A perfect combination of a distressed brown leather sofa a neutral lounge chair a colorful rug and a brass-legged coffee table. this color palette adds sophistication, elegance, and modernism to any living space.

South Capitol Southwestern House

Pink Dwelling

Elisa Macomber
Small enclosed living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and orange floor.

American clay fireplace, Boulder

Articulate Finish LLC

Small transitional enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Zen Micro Cabin

CIRCLE Design Studio

This is an example of a small contemporary open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Gaudion Furniture

Beautifully detailed French furniture make a boring space come alive.
Inspiration for a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

PNW Cabin 88

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Family Room, Layers and layers of texture.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Greenwich Street Apartment

kimberly peck architect

Design ideas for a small contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Accessible Design

Stephanie Williams Designs

Photo of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with pink walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Bespoke hearth & Log Storage

Beckmann Architecture

Luka, the Finnish Lapphund enjoying the log burner as though he didn't already have enough fur!
This is an example of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Hampshire with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Bay window with views to Skagit Bay. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small beach style open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Tiny House in Ballsbridge

houseology

Philip Lauterbach
Design ideas for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Dublin with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Wieuca Road

VRA Interiors, LLC

Gorgeous blues, reds, and greys make a statement in this Buckhead renovation, leaving our clients with an updated home with plenty of character! We wanted to keep the design cohesive, which is why we incorporated similar color schemes throughout while playing with the saturation and hues, and preventing the home from looking monotonous or overpowered by color. We upgraded all of the client's furniture, artwork, accessories, lighting, and window treatments as well as installed new hardwood floors. The new floors paired with the newly painted walls and warm-colored textiles, came together beautifully, offering our clients a timeless design. Home located in Buckhead, Atlanta. Designed by interior design firm, VRA Interiors, who serve the entire Atlanta metropolitan area including Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Cobb County, and North Fulton County. For more about VRA Interior Design, click here: https://www.vrainteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.vrainteriors.com/portfolio/wieuca-road-buckhead-townhome/

Appartamento dei lauri

Studio Sasso

This is an example of a small eclectic open concept living room in Turin with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Small Living Room Design Photos with a Plaster 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 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.