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Brown's Park Expansion
Brown's Park Expansion
Renovation Design Group
Inspiration for a craftsman living room remodel in Salt Lake City
Waterfront
Waterfront
Carolyn Thayer interiors
Cary Hazlegrove Photography
Example of a large beach style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room design in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
Lindye Galloway Interiors
Chad Mellon Photographer
Example of a large minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Saint Andrews Rambler
Saint Andrews Rambler
Swanson Homes
Walking into this transitional and timeless home you are greeted by modern black window frames showcasing views of the private woods. Cozy accents like the Heat n Glo True 42” fireplace with a custom stone and cast surround complement the distressed wood beams that span the great room ceiling.
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Simons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Living room - cottage formal and open concept light wood floor living room idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv
$2.6 Million House In Bellevue, WA
$2.6 Million House In Bellevue, WA
Brilliant Staging and Design
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Seattle
Martis Camp Butterfly
Martis Camp Butterfly
Hills & Grant
Lisa Petrole
Living room - contemporary open concept porcelain tile living room idea in Sacramento with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace
Spanish Oaks || Furnishings || Austin, Texas || Great Room
Spanish Oaks || Furnishings || Austin, Texas || Great Room
Etch Design Group
Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept gray floor and concrete floor living room design in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a plaster fireplace
Marianna Cottage | Renovation and Decorating
Marianna Cottage | Renovation and Decorating
Bria Hammel Interiors
Elegant living room photo in Minneapolis
Spinnaker Bay
Spinnaker Bay
THREE SALT DESIGN Co.
Contemporary Coastal Lounge Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with a bar, white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace
Cassiopeia Way
Cassiopeia Way
Locati Architects
Cassiopeia Way Residence Architect: Locati Architects General Contractor: SBC Interior Designer: Jane Legasa Photography: Zakara Photography
Example of a minimalist living room design in Other
North Shore Villa
North Shore Villa
Lauren Coburn LLC
Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed dark wood floor and black floor living room remodel in Chicago with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall
Small Spaces, Big Moments
Small Spaces, Big Moments
Chango & Co.
Park Slope Townhouse Den Interior design, custom furniture design & art curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept living room remodel in New York with white walls
Lake George Retreat
Lake George Retreat
Phinney Design Group
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in New York
Rustic Modern Home
Rustic Modern Home
Mead Design
Living room - transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Orlando with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv
Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Studio McGee
Inspiration for a large country open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv
Modern Classic
Modern Classic
Cornerstone Builders Inc
Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
Large transitional open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace
Elk Peak Ranch
Elk Peak Ranch
Charles Cunniffe Architects Aspen
David O. Marlow
Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Denver with a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace
Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island
Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island
RIVERSIDE HOMES
Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Inspiration for a coastal living room remodel in Jacksonville with white walls
Winterberry Model Living Room
Winterberry Model Living Room
Robb & Stucky
The 4,571-square-foot Winterberry model celebrates seaside with a coastal inspired color palette.
Example of a large beach style open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Miami with beige walls
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A living room can serve many different functions, from a formal sitting area to a casual living space. As you start browsing furniture, decorating and wall ideas for your room, think about the space's desired purpose and focus on a few staple items, such as a comfortable sofa and a coffee table, then choose the rest of the accent furniture and wall decor accordingly. Read on for more handy living room ideas to maximize your new space:

How do I decorate my living room?

When it comes to living room design, there are really no hard-and-fast rules. When considering different living room ideas, you’ll want it to be a space that makes your family and guests feel comfortable, but is also functional for day-to-day living. When thinking about living room colors, most people have a tendency to go super neutral or boldly colorful in living rooms, but be careful of going overboard with either. If you go with neutrals for the big items, like sofas, armchairs and ottomans, then go a bit bold with decorative accessories — that way, you can easily swap out the small things when a new color scheme is in order. Likewise, if you want your sofa to be a statement piece then scale back the decor so they don’t fight for attention.

Don’t forget about the mid-sized living room decorating ideas, like rugs and curtains, which can double as functional and decorative when done right. Lighting is also an important feature to consider when decorating a living room. Do you have the ability to do overhead lighting, or will you need to use table and floor lamps? Either one can be design features in themselves, as well as putting the spotlight on other decor you want to showcase. In your living room design, position lighting in accordance to any art you want to illuminate, and remember to have a well lit spot for reading-related activities. You can also change the light of the space by the paint color you choose; a room with little natural lighting will benefit from a light and airy color, while one with plenty of sunlight may have more leniency in color choice.

What should dictate my living room design?

Living rooms were originally intended to act as sophisticated settings for hosting and entertaining, while family rooms were used for more casual, everyday activities, like lounging, playing or watching TV. However, many homes today will only have one larger room that acts as both an entertainment and primary living space. If yours is the former, you’ll likely be utilizing it as a sitting room to have drinks and good conversation with guests, without distractions like television. As often shown in living room photos, a bar cart, formal furniture and an eye-catching focal point, such as a sophisticated fireplace and mantel, will help achieve this look and feel. On the other hand, if it's your primary living space it should see more daily use, often functioning as a TV room, complete with sofa sectional, media console and gaming spot (that cleans up nicely for guests, of course!). In the end, think about your needs when considering different living room ideas; after all, a family with small children will likely need a playroom more than a formal sitting room.

What kind of living room furniture should I have?

Because living rooms can serve many purposes, you’ll want to be sure to incorporate a variety of different furniture pieces to cover all possible activities. When considering living room ideas, start with your space. If your home is generally tight on space, having plenty of shelves, cabinets or drawers will be crucial to accommodating any storage needs. Built-ins are the best way to do this, since they take up less space and are often customized to meet your needs, however they can run on the more expensive side. If built-ins aren’t part of your living room design ideas, start with the big pieces, like an entertainment center or TV stand to house any electronics and accessories, or a bookcase to keep books, picture frames and knickknacks in check. Plenty of living room furniture ideas use pieces in multiple ways, like a desk or table as a craft station or homework spot, and a window seat as a go-to reading or nap station.

You will no doubt need some seating options incorporated into your living room design, which can range from small accent chairs to a big roomy sectional. Be careful of cramming a too-large sofa into a too-small space — it’s tempting to go big, but sacrificing walking paths or potential storage space is not always worth it. While there are a lot of different options in living room designs, you definitely want to have enough seating for those living in the house, plus an extra seat or two for the occasional guests. A place to put down drinks or snacks, like side tables or a coffee table, is a must. If you have the depth for it, an ottoman or coffee table where people can prop their feet up is always a welcome living room decorating idea, but skip out on this if the living room is on the narrow side and go for a deeper sofa instead. Whatever size your space is, there’s plenty of living room inspiration to choose from - to get started on your living room remodel, add living room pictures which spark creativity to an ideabook.


Whether you want inspiration for planning a living room renovation or are building a designer living room from scratch, Houzz has 1,583,702 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Brilliant Staging and Design and Phinney Design Group. Look through living room pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a living room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful living room photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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