Wall mount installation of a 77" Panasonic OLED 4K TV, with Yamaha soundbar. Above the fireplace, the customer wanted the big screen while maintaining a built in, custom look.

East Village Kitchen

Arete Renovators Inc.

This wonderful kitchen has the perfect balance of light and dark. Accompanied by a few glass front cabinets, the upper cabinets are white recessed panels while the lower cabinets are a dark blue. Gold fixtures compliment the space by adding a touch of shine. An island that doubles as a sit at bar creates more counter space for the kitchen. The countertops are a wonderful white, black, and gray mix that brings everything together.

Warm and Inviting Living Space

BoConcept Birmingham

This is a before Image of a Contemporary formal Living Space. Our skilled concepter, Alex, helped this family create a warm and inviting living space prefect for entertaining and relaxing by the fire.

Boston View Painting

A+Murals

Oil on Canvas 48" x 72"
Large transitional formal open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Custom Home

EPG Homes, LLC

Custom home built by Homebuilder EPG Homes of Chattanooga, TN
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Eco-Luxury in Glenview

The Home Co.

Down-to-studs renovation that included floor plan modifications, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovations, creation of a primary bed/bath suite, fireplace cosmetic improvements, lighting/flooring/paint throughout. Exterior improvements included cedar siding, paint, landscaping, handrail.

SAVANNA DESIGN BUILD PROJECT

NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Kitchen Renovation in Melrose

Lee Kimball

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal living room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Modified Accessibility Remodel in Arlington, VA

Moss Building & Design

Interior Design Consulting by J & J Designs, LLC.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in DC Metro with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Dundee Living Room Remodel

Drew Designs LLC

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Omaha with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and medium hardwood floors.

Glen Ridge NJ

Swift-Morris Interiors

Christopher Delaney
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Newark with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Wirral Lounge Retreat

Natalie Holden Interiors

Eclectic living room in a Victorian property with a large bay window, high ceilings, log burner fire, herringbone flooring and a gallery wall. Bold blue paint colour and iron chandelier.

Mid Century Modern Flat

Metrical Design

Teal walls can offer so much warmth to a room - but also can be surprisingly light in daylight. We find it doesn't make a room feel smaller to paint the walls a darker colour, but in fact can make it feel bigger!

Harrow's Living Room Unit with Wooden Wall Unit | Inspired Elements | London

Inspired Elements Ltd

Elevate your living room with our meticulously crafted contemporary set. Designed with a stunning Natural Dijon Walnut finish, custom LED lights beneath the shelves, and freestanding bookshelves, this bespoke unit creates a captivating focal point. Organize your books in style and order this design by calling 0203 397 8387 today.

Historic Preservation

T. Johnson Collaborative

Inspiration for a mid-sized formal living room in Atlanta with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Millers Point Residence

Fergal White

This traditional Victorian terrace has been brought into the 21st century with a heritage based color scheme and clay based paints. New lights and a gas heater work with the traditional elements of the room. Photographer David Iacono

West Columbus Home Staging

Sanctuary Staging and Styling, LLC

Photo by Karli Moore Photography
Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in Columbus with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Green Lane Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

tom crane photography
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Philadelphia with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and medium hardwood floors.

Joinery detail

Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Great Falls, Va Estate

Shuler Architecture

Sited on a sloping and densely wooded lot along the Potomac River in the Falcon Ridge neighborhood where exceptional architecture on large, verdant lots is the norm, the owners of this new home required a plan flexible enough to accommodate a growing family, a variety of in-home entertainment options, and recreational pursuits for children and their friends. Stylistically, our clients desired an historic aesthetic reminiscent of an English baronial manor that projects the traditional values and culture of Virginia and Washington D.C. In short, this is a trophy home meant to convey power, status and wealth. Due to site constraints, house size, and a basement sport court, we employed a straightforward structural scheme overlaid with a highly detailed exterior and interior envelope. Featuring six fireplaces, coffered ceilings, a two-story entry foyer complete with a custom entry door, our solution employs a series of formally organized principal rooms overlooking private terraces and a large tract of pre-civil war Black Walnut trees. The large formal living area, dubbed the Hunt Room, is the home’s show piece space and is finished with cherry wainscoting, a Rumford fireplace, media center, full wet bar, antique-glass cabinetry and two sets of French doors leading to an outdoor dining terrace. The Kitchen features floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, top of the line appliances, walk-in pantry and a family-dining area. The sunken family room boasts custom built-ins, expansive picture windows, wood-burning fireplace and access to the conservatory which warehouses a grand piano in a radiused window bay overlooking the side yard.

Turquoise Living Room Design Photos with a Wood 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.