Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Draper Destination

Ezra Lee Design+Build

Great Room
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and grey floor.

Traditional Living Room

Photo of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Akarra IV by John Cannon Homes

John Cannon Homes

The Akarra IV features Spanish-Mediterranean style architecture accented at both the interior and exterior. Throughout the home, hand-painted tiles and rich wood and brick ceiling details are a perfect pairing of classic and contemporary finishes. Gene Pollux Photography

Hampton’s Style House

Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design

The entry herringbone floor pattern leads way to a wine room that becomes the jewel of the home with a viewing window from the dining room that displays a wine collection on a floating stone counter lit by Metro Lighting. The hub of the home includes the kitchen with midnight blue & white custom cabinets by Beck Allen Cabinetry, a quaint banquette & an artful La Cornue range that are all highlighted with brass hardware. The kitchen connects to the living space with a cascading see-through fireplace that is surfaced with an undulating textural tile.

Modern Family Room with Lineal Fireplace

JC Huffman Cabinetry

On Site Photography - Brian Hall
This is an example of a large transitional living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Latte Honed Gas Fireplace

La Crosse Fireplace Co

Heat-n-Glo Sl-5 gas fireplace with custom Stoll DV reface artisan screen. Realstone Systems latte honed ledgestone with custom cherry bookcases from Realwood Products

great room with addition

AXIS Productions

the great room was enlarged to the south - past the medium toned wood post and beam is new space. the new addition helps shade the patio below while creating a more usable living space. To the right of the new fireplace was the existing front door. Now there is a graceful seating area to welcome visitors. The wood ceiling was reused from the existing home. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography

Mexican Hacienda

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
Large mediterranean open concept living room in Santa Barbara with a home bar, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Royal Crest

ICF Custom Homes

Robyn Hayley
Contemporary enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Organic

Urban Design Associates

Inspiration for a large formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

West Town Home

User

Brad Meese
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Chicago with a tile fireplace surround, a ribbon fireplace, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Christie Lane Makeover

Urbanhome Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

Living Spaces

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Window Treatments

Breathe Design Studio

A transitional townhouse for a family with a touch of modern design and blue accents. When I start a project, I always ask a client to describe three words that they want to describe their home. In this instance, the owner asked for a modern, clean, and functional aesthetic that would be family-friendly, while also allowing him to entertain. We worked around the owner's artwork by Ryan Fugate in order to choose a neutral but also sophisticated palette of blues, greys, and green for the entire home. Metallic accents create a more modern feel that plays off of the hardware already in the home. The result is a comfortable and bright home where everyone can relax at the end of a long day. Photography by Reagen Taylor Photography Collaboration with lead designer Travis Michael Interiors --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/

Italian Villa

Aurora Builders

Large mediterranean enclosed living room in Jacksonville with a music area, white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, limestone floors, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Big Glen Lake Residence

Ken Richmond, Architect

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.

La Tierra Classic

Violante & Rochford Interiors

Design ideas for a formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Dove Mountain

Sunset Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Phoenix with red walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Santa Barbara, California

KES Studio

The residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.

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.