The living room does the most work of any space in the house, so it rewards thoughtful renovation — the right layout, lighting and flooring change how the whole home feels. These living room ideas cover open-plan and separate lounges, feature walls and fireplaces, built-in shelving and media units, flooring and window treatments, and the colour and styling choices that suit Australian light. Browse the galleries for inspiration, then price up new flooring or built-ins: our renovation cost calculator gives 2026 per-square-metre ranges, and the renovation planner folds the living room into a whole-home budget. For built-in joinery, flooring or structural changes like removing a wall, the trade directory lists builders, carpenters and flooring specialists near you. Get the flooring and lighting right first — everything else is styling you can change over time.
Living Room Ideas and Designs for Australian Homes
Twenty-one galleries, grouped by what you are changing.
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45 Stunning Industrial Living Room Ideas
45 stunning industrial living room ideas, from exposed brick and raw timber to moody colour palettes and layouts that work in Australian homes.
Styles
Coastal, industrial, modern and the rest, with real rooms rather than mood boards.
Media rooms and fireplaces
The two features that usually drive the layout.
