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Glen Oaks Transitional Remodel
Glen Oaks Transitional Remodel
R. Cartwright DesignR. Cartwright Design
The two-story, stacked marble, open fireplace is the focal point of the formal living room. A geometric-design paneled ceiling can be illuminated in the evening. Heidi Zeiger
Mountain Village Ski Chalet - Telluride, CO
Mountain Village Ski Chalet - Telluride, CO
Designs West - Telluride, CODesigns West - Telluride, CO
Josh Johnson
Photo of an expansive modern open plan living room in Denver with medium hardwood flooring, a metal fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Modern & Eclectic Living room
Modern & Eclectic Living room
Melinamade - Residential Design + InteriorsMelinamade - Residential Design + Interiors
A remodeled modern and eclectic living room designed with Lisa Rubenstein. This room was featured on Houzz in a "Room of the Day" editorial piece: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54584369/list/room-of-the-day-dramatic-redesign-brings-intimacy-to-a-large-room
Custom Design - Great Room - New American Home 2015
Custom Design - Great Room - New American Home 2015
Blue HeronBlue Heron
This is an example of an expansive contemporary open plan living room in Las Vegas with a home bar, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Living Room - Manly
Living Room - Manly
Salt InteriorsSalt Interiors
Salt Interiors custom joinery was featured in the August issue of House & Garden Magazine. For this project, Salt Interiors worked with Senior Interior Designer for Coco Republic, Natasha Levak to provide custom joinery for the 1930s Spanish-revival home. Levak’s vision for a neutral palette helped to determine the polyurethane paint for the renovated joinery unit Salt installed in the room.
My Houzz: Midcentury in Del Mar
My Houzz: Midcentury in Del Mar
Kimberley BryanKimberley Bryan
Kimberley Bryan
Design ideas for a midcentury formal open plan living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Interior in Oak Hill
Interior in Oak Hill
Oak Hill Building & RemodelingOak Hill Building & Remodeling
Photos by Nick Vitale
Large traditional formal open plan living room in DC Metro with a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Eclectic Living Room
Eclectic Living Room
Design ideas for an eclectic enclosed living room in New York.
Living Room
Living Room
L K DeFrances & AssociatesL K DeFrances & Associates
The architecture of the space is developed through the addition of ceiling beams, moldings and over-door panels. The introduction of wall sconces draw the eye around the room. The palette, soft buttery tones infused with andulsian greens, and understated furnishings submit and support the quietness of the space. The low-country elegance of the room is further expressed through the use of natural materials, textured fabrics and hand-block prints. A wool/silk area rug underscores the elegance of the room. Photography: Robert Brantley
New York Transformation
New York Transformation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and feature lighting.
Chimney Corners Remodel
Chimney Corners Remodel
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
Paul Bardagjy Photography
This is an example of a modern open plan living room feature wall in Austin with beige walls.
pied-à-terre in the clouds, 200 amsterdam, nyc
pied-à-terre in the clouds, 200 amsterdam, nyc
Darci Hether New YorkDarci Hether New York
In this NYC pied-à-terre new build for empty nesters, architectural details, strategic lighting, dramatic wallpapers, and bespoke furnishings converge to offer an exquisite space for entertaining and relaxation. This sophisticated living room design features a timeless, neutral palette. Plush sectionals and a large area rug create a cozy atmosphere, complemented by a chic center table. Artwork, decor, and carefully chosen lighting complete the ensemble, crafting a harmonious space of refined elegance. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, see here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/bespoke-nyc-pied-à-terre-interior-design
Living Room with Fireplace
Living Room with Fireplace
C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.
Located in the heart of NW Portland, this townhouse is situated on a tree-lined street, surrounded by other beautiful brownstone buildings. The renovation has preserved the building's classic architectural features, while also adding a modern touch. The main level features a spacious, open floor plan, with high ceilings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light to flood the space. The living room is the perfect place to relax and unwind, with a cozy fireplace and comfortable seating, and the kitchen is a chef's dream, with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large peninsula.
Braeside
Braeside
Lush Interiors Inc.Lush Interiors Inc.
Photo of a small midcentury enclosed living room in Calgary with a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, wallpapered walls, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no tv and brown floors.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury open plan living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Urban Penthouse - Family Room
Urban Penthouse - Family Room
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
This edgy urban penthouse features a cozy family room. Grounded by a linear fireplace, the large sectional and two lounge chairs creates the perfect seating area. Carefully chosen art, sparks conversation.
WA, Giorgi
WA, Giorgi
Housing Industry Association - HIAHousing Industry Association - HIA
Faultless is how the judges described this beautiful home. Masterfully constructed with a layout designed to maximise the northern light and shield the outdoor areas from the weather. This home radiated class and elegance with excellent ambience and aesthetic throughout.
Tresco
Tresco
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Large contemporary open plan living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and exposed beams.
Bright & Airy Living Room Design
Bright & Airy Living Room Design
Boxwood AvenueBoxwood Avenue
This beautiful custom home built by Bowlin Built and designed by Boxwood Avenue in the Reno Tahoe area features creamy walls painted with Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and white oak floating shelves with lovely details throughout! The cement fireplace and European oak flooring compliments the beautiful light fixtures and french Green front door!
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The cozy Mid Century Modern family room features an original stacked stone fireplace and exposed ceiling beams. The bright and open space provides the perfect entertaining area for friends and family. A glimpse into the adjacent kitchen reveals walnut barstools and a striking mix of kitchen cabinet colors in deep blue and walnut.

Enclosed and Open Plan Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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