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Mountain Timber Frame Home in Canada
Mountain Timber Frame Home in Canada
Riverbend Timber FramingRiverbend Timber Framing
This timber frame great room is created by the custom, curved timber trusses, which also open the up to the window prow with amazing lake views. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.
WoodHouse
WoodHouse
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
To optimize the views of the lake and maximize natural ventilation this 8,600 square-foot woodland oasis accomplishes just that and more. A selection of local materials of varying scales for the exterior and interior finishes, complements the surrounding environment and boast a welcoming setting for all to enjoy. A perfect combination of skirl siding and hand dipped shingles unites the exterior palette and allows for the interior finishes of aged pine paneling and douglas fir trim to define the space. This residence, houses a main-level master suite, a guest suite, and two upper-level bedrooms. An open-concept scheme creates a kitchen, dining room, living room and screened porch perfect for large family gatherings at the lake. Whether you want to enjoy the beautiful lake views from the expansive deck or curled up next to the natural stone fireplace, this stunning lodge offers a wide variety of spatial experiences. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre
Split Rock Manor
Split Rock Manor
UserUser
This is an example of a classic living room curtain in New York with a standard fireplace.
Making Home Dreams Real
Making Home Dreams Real
Benson Builders LLCBenson Builders LLC
The Fireplace is a wonderful 4' to 8 ' real field stone done by RW Masonry 4704 Hwy E Phelps WI 54554 715.545.2490.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic formal open plan living room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Cave Creek
Cave Creek
FHP Builders LLCFHP Builders LLC
Large formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with a corner fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, brown walls, concrete flooring and no tv.
A Bountiful Beauty
A Bountiful Beauty
Lisman Studio Interior DesignLisman Studio Interior Design
Photo by Lucy Call
This is an example of a classic living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.
Weekend Cabin
Weekend Cabin
Sand Creek Post & BeamSand Creek Post & Beam
Sand Creek Post & Beam Traditional Wood Barns and Barn Homes Learn more & request a free catalog: www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com
Design ideas for a small rustic living room in Other.
Contemporary Living Room
Contemporary Living Room
Photo of a contemporary formal living room in Los Angeles with grey walls and a standard fireplace.
Grosse Pointe Home
Grosse Pointe Home
McIntosh Poris AssociatesMcIntosh Poris Associates
Beth Singer Interiors by Dan Clancy
Expansive traditional living room in Detroit with beige walls.
A Musician's Vintage Style Brings a Cottage to Life
A Musician's Vintage Style Brings a Cottage to Life
Kimberley BryanKimberley Bryan
Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic formal enclosed living room in Seattle with red walls, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, medium hardwood flooring and no tv.
Meriden Remodel
Meriden Remodel
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Project by Dick Clark Architecture of Austin Texas
Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan living room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Moonlight
Moonlight
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
Medium sized rustic formal open plan living room in Other with light hardwood flooring, a stone fireplace surround and brown walls.
Houzz Tour Slots Allén, Slagelse
Houzz Tour Slots Allén, Slagelse
Fotograf Camilla RopersFotograf Camilla Ropers
Fotograf Camilla Ropers ©Houzz 2016
Design ideas for a farmhouse formal enclosed living room in Copenhagen with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
FORMA Design
FORMA Design
FORMA DesignFORMA Design
This is an example of a modern living room in DC Metro.
20 - Woodland, Utah Residence
20 - Woodland, Utah Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Alan Blakely
Rustic living room in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood flooring.
Copa De Oro
Copa De Oro
MODE audio visualMODE audio visual
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary enclosed living room curtain in Orange County with no tv, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
luxury log home in Ukraine
luxury log home in Ukraine
Pavlo PatiukPavlo Patiuk
Living room with cathedral ceiling. Exposed semi- arch beams along with vinatge furniture give a character to the room.
Photo of a traditional living room.
Flower Mound, TX: Greg and Holly Homer
Flower Mound, TX: Greg and Holly Homer
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Photo of a traditional living room in Dallas.
Rustic Living Room
Rustic Living Room
Inspiration for a rustic formal enclosed living room in Other with medium hardwood flooring and a stone fireplace surround.
Rustic Living Room
Rustic Living Room
Design ideas for a rustic open plan living room in Vancouver with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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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