The formal living room and dining room of a classic Architect Neel Reid designed home. Decorated by Robinson Home in historic Macon, GA.
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and orange floor.

The Jolie

Tudor Villas Corporation

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Miami with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Wisconsin Lake House

i4design, LLC

Interior Design by Beth Wangman, i4design
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

McLean, VA Chesterbrook

Brush Arbor Home Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Stanford - Complete Renovation

EBCON Corporation

Complete Renovation Build: EBCON Corporation Design: EBCON Corporation + Magdalena Bogart Interiors Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in San Francisco with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

My Houzz

Lidy Dipert

Lidy Dipert
Mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Woodlands Remodel - From Traditional To Contemporary

Carla Aston | Interior Designer

To obtain sources, copy and paste this link into your browser. http://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-the-extraordinary-remodel-of-an-ordinary-custom-builder-home?rq=builder / Photographer, Tori Aston

Westlake Village - French Provincial

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Chipper Hatter
Photo of a large formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace, ceramic floors, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Contemporary living room

Foran Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and marble floors.

Barn On The Pond, Luxury Barn Style Lodging & Events, NY

Leonard Temes Design

A two sided fireplace can be enjoyed from the living room, and the sun room. The fireplace mantel was maintained from the original structure.
Traditional living room in Other with a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Lakeview Residence

Aspen & Ivy

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Classic Minimalism

BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Toronto with a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Linden Hills Bungalow

Hage Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien

Aezu Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

COZY CITY HOME

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Toronto with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted, exposed beam and wood.

Newport Beach Villa

Ryan Rosene Photography

Beach house on the harbor in Newport with coastal décor and bright inviting colors.
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Orange County with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design

Haven Design and Construction

The grand living room needed large focal pieces, so our design team began by selecting the large iron chandelier to anchor the space. The black iron of the chandelier echoes the black window trim of the two story windows and fills the volume of space nicely. The plain fireplace wall was underwhelming, so our team selected four slabs of premium Calcutta gold marble and butterfly bookmatched the slabs to add a sophisticated focal point. Tall sheer drapes add height and subtle drama to the space. The comfortable sectional sofa and woven side chairs provide the perfect space for relaxing or for entertaining guests. Woven end tables, a woven table lamp, woven baskets and tall olive trees add texture and a casual touch to the space. The expansive sliding glass doors provide indoor/outdoor entertainment and ease of traffic flow when a large number of guests are gathered.

Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling

Workshop Estates

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Cozy Traditional Colonial New England

Corinne Acampora Interiors & Art

Inspiration for a traditional formal living room in Boston with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

White Living Room Design Photos with a Stone 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.