This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Vero Beach Renovation

Stacy Miller Design

Large beach style open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Custom Sofa Niche

Resolution: 4 Architecture

A Linear Light Above the TV Room Sofa Niche Elevates the Space
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in New York with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Contemporary Living Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Castle Hill House by StudioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

Custom joinery was designed and installed in the living spaces of this modern 4 bedroom residence, to maximise its private outdoor spaces to the front and rear of the house and provide a private open space for indoor/outdoor living.

Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA

Infinity Custom Homes, LP

Inspiration for an expansive traditional living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lime Tree Farm House

Maytree Studios

Polished concrete floors and expansive floor to ceiling joinery frames the interior of this generous lounge room. The mud room off the entry can be seen in the distance, usually concealed behind sliding doors.

Игровая комната

Архитектурная студия "М2"

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Moscow with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Modern Living Room

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Riverview Residence

Square Inch Design

photography: Viktor Ramos
This is an example of a mid-sized modern living room in Cincinnati with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Family Friendly Traditional Home

John McClain Design

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Dover Renovation

Silipo Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a beach style living room in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Living room

Moore House Design

Modern Farmhouse inspired Living room
Inspiration for a small country open concept living room in Bridgeport with white walls, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Monochrome

iPozdnyakov Studio

Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Sergey Krasyuk
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Moscow with a home bar, beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Estates at Southgate Showhome

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

• SEE THROUGH FIREPLACE WITH CUSTOM TRIMMED MANTLE AND MARBLE SURROUND • TWO STORY CEILING WITH CUSTOM DESIGNED WINDOW WALLS • CUSTOM TRIMMED ACCENT COLUMNS

Swan Lake House

Studio McGee

Large modern open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Kitchen Remodels

Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

This is an example of a transitional formal living room in San Diego with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

A Warm Mid Century Modern Feel

Décor Aid

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Village Dr. Great Room and Kitchen Remodel

Horizon Interior Design

The wall separating the kitchen from the living room was removed, creating this beautiful open concept living area. The carpeting was replaced with hardwood in a dark stain, and the blue, grey and white rug create a welcoming area to lounge on the new sectional. Gugel Photography A couple living in Washington Township wanted to completely open up their kitchen, dining, and living room space, replace dated materials and finishes and add brand-new furnishings, lighting, and décor to reimagine their space. They were dreaming of a complete kitchen remodel with a new footprint to make it more functional, as their old floor plan wasn't working for them anymore, and a modern fireplace remodel to breathe new life into their living room area. Our first step was to create a great room space for this couple by removing a wall to open up the space and redesigning the kitchen so that the refrigerator, cooktop, and new island were placed in the right way to increase functionality and prep surface area. Rain glass tile backsplash made for a stunning wow factor in the kitchen, as did the pendant lighting added above the island and new fixtures in the dining area and foyer. Since the client's favorite color was blue, we sprinkled it throughout the space with a calming gray and white palette to ground the colorful pops. Wood flooring added warmth and uniformity, while new dining and living room furnishings, rugs, and décor created warm, welcoming, and comfortable gathering areas with enough seating to entertain guests. Finally, we replaced the fireplace tile and mantel with modern white stacked stone for a contemporary update.

Plano Remodel

House Sprucing

Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

All TVs White 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.