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Expansive Living Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Paris 17 260m²
Paris 17 260m²
blackStonesblackStones
This is an example of an expansive contemporary open plan living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Ashland Creek Ln
Ashland Creek Ln
Dufranc PhotographyDufranc Photography
Expansive classic open plan living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, beige floors and wainscoting.
Great Room
Great Room
UserUser
Great room with linear gas fireplace with floor to ceiling tile surround and hardwood flooring. Large sliding glass door opens to the rear deck.
Inspiration for an expansive retro open plan living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
Hallmark Organics Gunpowder
Hallmark Organics Gunpowder
Mouery's FlooringMouery's Flooring
Design ideas for an expansive country open plan living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stacked stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
North Haven
North Haven
Timothy Godbold LtdTimothy Godbold Ltd
Rikki Snyder
Inspiration for an expansive rural open plan living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floors.
Malibu Residence
Malibu Residence
Seely ConstructionSeely Construction
Photo of an expansive nautical open plan living room in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring.
Fireplace and living room
Fireplace and living room
WIDORF&CO Flooring DistributorsWIDORF&CO Flooring Distributors
Mosaic marble wrapping the fireplace and cut at 45 degrees in order to avoid tile edge. Call us today for a free estimate! (778) 317-5014 Designed by 9Design
California Coastal Classic Tuscan Italian Farmhouse
California Coastal Classic Tuscan Italian Farmhouse
UserUser
Breathtaking views of the incomparable Big Sur Coast, this classic Tuscan design of an Italian farmhouse, combined with a modern approach creates an ambiance of relaxed sophistication for this magnificent 95.73-acre, private coastal estate on California’s Coastal Ridge. Five-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 7,030 sq. ft. main house, and 864 sq. ft. caretaker house over 864 sq. ft. of garage and laundry facility. Commanding a ridge above the Pacific Ocean and Post Ranch Inn, this spectacular property has sweeping views of the California coastline and surrounding hills. “It’s as if a contemporary house were overlaid on a Tuscan farm-house ruin,” says decorator Craig Wright who created the interiors. The main residence was designed by renowned architect Mickey Muenning—the architect of Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn, —who artfully combined the contemporary sensibility and the Tuscan vernacular, featuring vaulted ceilings, stained concrete floors, reclaimed Tuscan wood beams, antique Italian roof tiles and a stone tower. Beautifully designed for indoor/outdoor living; the grounds offer a plethora of comfortable and inviting places to lounge and enjoy the stunning views. No expense was spared in the construction of this exquisite estate. Presented by Olivia Hsu Decker +1 415.720.5915­ +1 415.435.1600­ Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty
Fireplace Mantels & Benches
Fireplace Mantels & Benches
Bass River CarpentryBass River Carpentry
Shiplap boarding lends a nautical feel to this fireplace which incorporates speakers within the mantel. Photo by Samantha Nicholson
Expansive traditional open plan living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
STONE EFFECT PAINT
STONE EFFECT PAINT
Ecla USAEcla USA
Beautuful accent wall in a living room . Here we made a stone textured effect. This desgn can be done for any commercial, residential amd hospitality space.
University Park Timeless Transitional
University Park Timeless Transitional
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
As this family was moving to Dallas, they needed the guidance of a designer to provide finishing touches to the building process as well as someone to fully furnish their new home. Their desire was to have a new start in an updated transitional and slightly modern style, quite different from their previous home’s modern farmhouse décor. We brought in clean lines, warm textures and an abundance of neutrals to keep a light and airy feel throughout most of the home, reserving some moody tones for the study and a little drama in the guest bath. This home’s new, elevated aesthetic is a perfect balance of beauty, function, light and elegance. It just flows with feelings of comfort and ease!
Dream Home 2018
Dream Home 2018
H. Customs Audio VideoH. Customs Audio Video
Design ideas for an expansive modern formal living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and exposed beams.
Newport Waterfront
Newport Waterfront
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Master Sitting Room
This is an example of an expansive nautical enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
Open-concept condo in Milwaukee's Historic 3rd Ward - Vacant Staging
Open-concept condo in Milwaukee's Historic 3rd Ward - Vacant Staging
Redesigns by HollyRedesigns by Holly
Staging took this open concept condo from a long "bowling alley" into a home by showing buyers what the space has to offer. Instead of an empty, intimidating space, it's now a large living area and dining area, open to the beautiful kitchen.
Appartamento con terrazza G43/12 a Vienna
Appartamento con terrazza G43/12 a Vienna
UserUser
Andreas Wallner
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Naples with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Casa Sardinera
Casa Sardinera
Ramón Esteve EstudioRamón Esteve Estudio
Mariela Apollonio
Design ideas for an expansive modern formal enclosed living room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a freestanding tv and no fireplace.
Modern Beachfront
Modern Beachfront
Julia Russell DesignsJulia Russell Designs
A 22ft high custom fireplace anchors this expansive living room with warm wood finishes and fabulous lake views.
Photo of an expansive beach style open plan living room in Omaha with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Castle Cove Project 2
Castle Cove Project 2
Dieppe DesignDieppe Design
Inspiration for an expansive modern open plan living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
The Great Room - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
The Great Room - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Agreeable Gray - SW 7029 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Media Room Wall Color - Accessible Beige - SW 7036 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Stacked Stone in Nantucket Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Kentwood Floors Hardwood Product Originals Series - Milltown in Brushed Oak Calico Kitchen Backsplash by Surface Art Tile Product - Translucent Linen Glass Mosaic in Sand Sinks by Decolav Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Quartz Product True North Tropical White Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Crystorama Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Roseland Manor
Roseland Manor
Frahm Interiors - Burlington ONFrahm Interiors - Burlington ON
Great room with 2 story and wood clad ceiling
Expansive contemporary open plan living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concealed tv and a wood ceiling.

Expansive Living Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Looking for Expansive 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 Expansive 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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