27 Family Room Design Ideas

Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of family room design ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
 
What are the benefits of having a family room?

• Brings family together – family room can be large enough to hold what every family member needs, encouraging the family to be in one area
• Multi-purpose area – can serve as the living room, entertainment area, home office, and library
• Fits your style and budget – many available design options can be used to style the family room without going over your budget

 
What are the main options for family rooms?

• Seating: sofa (Chesterfield, lounge, sectional), armchairs (wingback, Barcelona), bench, ottomans, upholstered stools, folding rope chair
• Table: coffee table (wood, glass), ceramic garden stools, tree stump, water trough
• Features/Accents: fireplace, library, artwork, accent wall, picture windows, area rug, oversized wall clock
• Ceiling: beamed, coffered, planked, beadboard, vaulted, with skylights
• Lighting: with ceiling fan, pendant light, chandelier, recessed lights, lamp shades, wall sconces, spotlight bar, library lights

 
What follows are beautiful photos of family rooms along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
 

1. Salvaged Pieces

Points of Interest ● brick fireplace with raised hearth ● salvaged windows and shutters on fireplace mantel ● square wire basket on water through coffee table  ● distressed two-tiered side table with chicken wire sidings ● bamboo shades
 

2. Eclectic Design

Points of Interest ● white painted brick wall and fireplace ● illuminated metallic 3D art on fireplace mantel ● tufted caramel Barcelona chairs ● faux cowhide rug ● floor-to-ceiling bookcase ● mixed liquor bottles on antique bar cabinet
 

3. Artwork

Points of Interest ● arched carved marble and cast iron fireplace with flush hearth ● framed artwork on lavender gray walls ● tufted ecru ottoman coffee table on casters ● trellis-inspired area rug ● two swing arm lamp shades
 

4. Unfinished Wood

Points of Interest ● brown and charcoal black sofas with mixed throw pillows ● unfinished wooden table with open shelves and rope legs ● two ceiling spotlight bars illuminating the rustic open shelves ● whitewashed brick wall with fireplace
 

5. Garden View

Points of Interest ● light gray lounge sofa ● matching throw pillow and bench cushions ● open fireplace with spark guard curtains ● dark gray TV niche above fireplace ● glass walls with garden view
 

6. Vintage Industrial

Points of Interest ● wood tray coffee table ● oversized vintage clock on concrete wall ● wrought iron orb chandelier ● firewood in wicker basket ● framed black and white art on travertine fireplace mantel ● vintage industrial book shelves
 

7. Floating Shelves

Points of Interest ● tiled fireplace surround with extended hearth doubling as bench ● two coffee tables with square steel legs ● floating dark espresso shelves matching with TV shelf ● four tall single-hung windows
 

8. Stone Fireplace

Points of Interest ● stacked natural stone open fireplace ● two bookshelf walls ● beadboard topped wooden coffee table ● reclaimed timber beamed ceiling ● red striped area rug ● grand piano with trim and carved legs
 

9. Industrial Vibe

Points of Interest ● modern white leather loveseat with extended backrest as table ● two sheer black drum shades ● round glass topped wire side table ● farmhouse table with industrial pipe legs ● planked sloped ceiling with skylights
 

10. Glass Waterfall

Points of Interest ● reclaimed wood walls and ceiling ● glass waterfall coffee table ● open fireplace with subway tile interior walls and flush hearth ● handleless cabinets below bookshelves ● tree stump side table
 

11. Stacked Stone

Points of Interest ● stacked stone fireplace with raised soapstone hearth ● two-tiered glass coffee table with antique bronze legs ● wall-mounted flat screen TV in between open shelves ● white slim drawers above two-door cabinets
 

12. Turquoise

Points of Interest ● matching turquoise ottomans and throw pillows ● segmental arched fireplace with etched glass screen ● two recessed bookcases with crown molding ● framed charcoal painting on fireplace mantel ● vaulted ceiling
 

13. Wicker Chairs

Points of Interest ● reclaimed wood coffee tabletop with square wrought iron base ● two wicker chairs with matching side table ● framed antiqued mirror above fireplace mantel ● TV niche between double door white cabinets
 

14. Rattan Coffee Table

Points of Interest ● white wood entertainment center extending to doorway ● two-tiered rattan coffee table ● navy blue walls with wall sconce shade ● navy blue and white rug ● beadboard ceiling in alternate pattern
 

15. Mountain View

Points of Interest ● recessed open shelves on extended raised hearth ● gold spray painted round side table ● decorative bust sculpture ● woven storage basket with gray throw pillow ● picture windows with mountain view
 

16. Stone Veneer

Points of Interest ● stone veneer fireplace with glass doors ● TV niche above fireplace ● two-tiered glass coffee table with oil-rubbed bronze frame ● two swoop armchairs ● white French door to garden ● vaulted pine ceiling
 

17. Live Edge

Points of Interest ● live edge wooden coffee table ● two espresso armchairs ● vintage poster on mint green wall ● large white floor lamp shade ● bookcase wall with TV niche
 

18. Bookcase Wall

Points of Interest ● bookcase wall with mirror panels ● garland and wreath on fireplace mantel ● silver plated candle holders on varnished coffee table ● two parallel light olive green sofas
 

19. Beach House

Points of Interest ● white entertainment center with clearview fireplace ● glass jar table lamp ● lattice ceramic garden stool as side table ● large decorative sea shell with stand ● marble topped coffee table with glazed wooden legs
 

20. Loft

Points of Interest ● loft room with pine walls and ceiling ● folding rope chair ● camel back purple sofa with faux fur leopard print throw pillow ● corner table below wood-framed TV ● shell table lamp with feather fringe
 

21. Vintage Feel

Points of Interest ● French provence vintage throw pillows and cushions ● wagon style wooden coffee table calling back the bench backrest ● window pane mirror ● fluted glass dome pendant lights
 

22. Library Style

Points of Interest ● gray sectional sofa with two pairs of identical pillows ● glass topped round side table with chrome base ● bookcase with library lights ● beadboard wainscoting on column ● sisal area rug
 

23. Mirror Tables

Points of Interest ● white faux board and batten fireplace hood ● matching coffee table and side table with mirror top and sides ● open box shelves above stacked cabinets ● two club accent chairs with nailhead trim
 

24. Antique Bookshelves

Points of Interest ● light vieux rose wingback chair ● two tall antique book shelves ● two upholstered stools with curved legs ● painted planked coffee table
 

25. Sliding Glass Doors

Points of Interest ● porcelain tiled ribbon fireplace ● large textured glass vase ● large drawers under cabinets and open shelves ● beige shag rug matching the seating furniture ● sliding glass doors to terrace
 

26. Scandinavian Design

Points of Interest ● ecru sofas and slipcovered armchairs ● unfinished long coffee table ● large green glass bottle ● large frameless artwork on beadboard wall ● louver windows with transoms ● oversized floor lamp shade ● tall French doors
 

27. Chesterfield Sofas

Points of Interest ● two beige Chesterfield sofas ● white round tufted ottoman coffee table ● TV above fireplace with brick walls ● oversized skeleton wall clock ● antique sideboard with square mirror panels and ring pulls