Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Northern Exposure // Great Room

Drewett Works

This homage to prairie style architecture located at The Rim Golf Club in Payson, Arizona was designed for owner/builder/landscaper Tom Beck. This home appears literally fastened to the site by way of both careful design as well as a lichen-loving organic material palatte. Forged from a weathering steel roof (aka Cor-Ten), hand-formed cedar beams, laser cut steel fasteners, and a rugged stacked stone veneer base, this home is the ideal northern Arizona getaway. Expansive covered terraces offer views of the Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish designed golf course, the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the US, as well as the majestic Mogollon Rim and Stewart Mountains, making this an ideal place to beat the heat of the Valley of the Sun. Designing a personal dwelling for a builder is always an honor for us. Thanks, Tom, for the opportunity to share your vision. Project Details | Northern Exposure, The Rim – Payson, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Thomas Beck, LTD, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ

A New Shade of Brown

Masa Studio Architects

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Timeless Adirondack Style

Ann Stillman O'Leary

Rikki Snyder
This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Burlington with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Hamlin, TX Cabin

Jan Jones LLC

Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

East Hampton Coastal

Sea Green Designs

Sequined Asphalt Studio Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Coral & Grey Living Room

AJX Design Co.

W H EARLE PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Contemporary Farmhouse

TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design

Jim Westphalen
Large contemporary living room in Burlington with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Contemporary Gas Fireplaces

Fireplace Warehouse ETC

LHD45 Vector 45 Linear gas fireplace with River Rock media and stainless Steel surround in Media room [Napoleon]
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and a metal fireplace surround.

Modern New Construction

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Lowcountry Estate

Pearce Scott Architects

Transitional living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse

User

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Heatilator Design Gallery

Perfection Supply

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Traditional Brick Fireplace- American Hearth

American Hearth - Empire Comfort Systems

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in St Louis with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Our Work

Capo Fireside San Diego Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in San Diego with beige walls, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace and white floor.

DAGR Design Media Wall _ Calm -TV above Linear Fireplace

DAGR Design Custom Home Theater

DAGR Design creates walls that reflect your design style, whether you like off center, creative design or prefer the calming feeling of this symmetrical wall. Warm up a grey space with textures like wood shelves and panel stone. Add a pop of color or pattern to create interest. image credits DAGR Design

Mid-Century Modern in Mission Hills

Scovell Remodeling, Inc.

Chad Jackson
Midcentury formal living room in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Peachtree Corners Residence

Regas Interiors

Woodie Williams
This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with grey walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, dark hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Merchandise Lofts

Croma Design Inc.

Donna Griffith Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

West Hills 24

Otto/Walker Architects

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white walls and no tv.

All Fireplaces 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.