This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

New Farmhouse - In Law Apartment

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

First floor of In-Law apartment with Private Living Room, Kitchen and Bedroom Suite.
Inspiration for a small country enclosed living room in Chicago with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Libertyville Custom Home In Law Suite

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Rénovation complète pour cette maison sur le Bassin d'Arcachon

La Crèmerie

L'intérieur a subi une transformation radicale à travers des matériaux durables et un style scandinave épuré et chaleureux. La circulation et les volumes ont été optimisés, et grâce à un jeu de couleurs le lieu prend vie.

Dusty Miller

DB Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and timber.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

This is an example of a transitional living room in Houston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

San Jose Eichler

User

Design ideas for a midcentury living room in San Francisco with black walls, concrete floors, grey floor and timber.

Recent Examples

ArchdMedia

This is an example of a beach style living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We added this reading alcove by building out the walls. It's a perfect place to read a book and take a nap.
Mid-sized country enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Anchor Watch

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and planked wall panelling.

Furndale

Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, no tv and timber.

Single Family Charmer in Arlington, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Nicely renovated bungalow in Arlington Va The space is small but mighty!
Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Mequash

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

This is an example of a beach style living room in Providence with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

Roswell Restoration

Renew Properties

Photo of a transitional living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Latest Complete Home Remodeling Project

Shafran Construction

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Uptown Mid Century Mod

Josh Bustos Architectural Photography

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor and timber.

The Bay Cottage

ARCHIA HOMES

Design ideas for a beach style enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, timber and planked wall panelling.

Atherton - New Home

JPM Construction

Transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted, timber and panelled walls.

Quail Call

Jennifer Taylor Design

A colorful, yet calming family room. The vaulted ceiling has painted beams and shiplap.
This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Bikini Bottom Beach House

Emily Moss Designs

Beach style open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, timber and vaulted.

White Living Room Design Photos with Timber

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.