Katie Johnson
Mid-sized formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room

De Mattei Construction

The living room opens onto the backyard patio.
Contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Refined Lakehome

Traditional Cabinetry LLC

Inspired Design & Photography
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and beige walls.

Silver Leaf Court

Delaney's Design

Large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

Large modern style Living Room featuring a black tile, floor to ceiling fireplace. Plenty of seating on this white sectional sofa and 2 side chairs. Two pairs of floor to ceiling sliding glass doors open onto the back patio and pool area for the ultimate indoor outdoor lifestyle.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

MARILYN

Shain Development Inc

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concealed tv, brown floor and wood.

DESIRE- Luxury Farmhouse in Roxbury

BA Staging & Interiors

This magnificent barn home staged by BA Staging & Interiors features over 10,000 square feet of living space, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and is situated on 17.5 beautiful acres. Contemporary furniture with a rustic flare was used to create a luxurious and updated feeling while showcasing the antique barn architecture.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Large contemporary open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Modern Farmhouse Living Room with Shiplap Fireplace

CJC Interiors

This modern farmhouse living room features a custom shiplap fireplace by Stonegate Builders, with custom-painted cabinetry by Carver Junk Company. The large rug pattern is mirrored in the handcrafted coffee and end tables, made just for this space.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

Our remodeled 1994 Deck House was a stunning hit with our clients. All original moulding, trim, truss systems, exposed posts and beams and mahogany windows were kept in tact and refinished as requested. All wood ceilings in each room were painted white to brighten and lift the interiors. This is the view looking from the living room toward the kitchen. Our mid-century design is timeless and remains true to the modernism movement.

4th Avenue

Mimi & Hill interiors

Toni Deis Photography
This is an example of a transitional enclosed living room in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Cozy & Colorful

Penelope Daborn Ltd.

Photo of a beach style open concept living room in Portland Maine with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Edwardian Family Home

plainHjem

This is an example of a scandinavian living room in London with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Wandsworth Town House

Godrich Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in London with a music area, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Arbogast Homes Spanish Oaks Santa Barbara

Arbogast Custom Homes

Large mediterranean open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Transitional Living Room

Transitional living room in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

French Country Estate

O’Hara Interiors

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Turtle Creek Timeless

Ashby Collective

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Projet Avenue du Roule

SHK Architecture & Intérieurs

Le salon et la salle à manger sont visuellement séparés par une verrière sur-mesure qui décore l'espace qui était auparavant très grand et vide. Nous avons également ajouté divers papiers peints pour apporter de la profondeur à cet espace, ainsi que de belles fonctionnalités d'éclairage. Le résultat est une maison à la fois belle et fonctionnelle.

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.