A mix of architecture and interior design expertise. The white elegant tiled floor with a matching bench. The contrast of royal blue on the North wall and emerald accents in the interior. High ceiling and off centered windows adding character to this formal lounge with the show stopper chandelier and the subtle white furniture.

Mid-Century Home by Giulietti Schouten Architects

Spectrum One

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, marble floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

House 6

Shugarman Architecture & Design Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Calgary with white walls, marble floors, no tv, beige floor, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Pre-Design Luxurious Contemporary House

Andy Juy Designs

Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, marble floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, beige floor and vaulted.

Shimmer Apartments

Clique Living Ltd.

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Mumbai with white walls, marble floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Independence Park Duplex Penthouse

Gittie Perl

Warm, elegant and modern
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and marble floors.

Gallery

High Style Stone & Tile

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Aavaas-The White house

U & R designs

Contemporary living room in Mumbai with grey walls and marble floors.

South of Fifth, Continuum

DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Barry Grossman
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Lauderdale By the Sea Condo

Toby Zack Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

ECHO BRICKELL PH

Fede Casa, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor, wood and wallpaper.

St George's Hill - Contemporary House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

Full redesign and project management of the swimming pool, snug, cloakroom and den in this contemporary family home.
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Surrey with brown walls, marble floors, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Mediterranean Villa

Roomzly | Design & Build Company

The interior design concept involves accentuating the villa’s breath-taking sea views throughout the beautiful four floor levels. The living area and supporting rooms are situated on the bottom two floor levels. While the master bedroom and other guest rooms are located on the top two floors. There is a hint of classic and modern interlude encompassed with touches of blue intertwined complimenting the picturesque sea views from every window. The interior layout has been designed as an open floor layout to illuminate the villa with natural light and create a luxurious Zen ambience.

MVA | ARRIVABENE

FAR | Architettura & Project Management

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Rome with white walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

Central Park West: Living Room

Darci Hether New York

With sweeping views of Central Park and the gorgeous city skyline, this formal living room with multiple seating areas comprised of comfortable, chic furnishings is the perfect luxurious space to relax or entertain in. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/

High-End Luxury Home - Hawthorn East

K.Holland Architectural Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

Warm Contemporary Great Room

A. Klein Interior Design LLC

This home, in a beautiful wooded setting, was purchased by a family who wanted a large gathering space for their family to relax and watch the occasional Cubs game. To warm up the tall-ceilinged space we used an abundance of rich woods and cozy upholstered pieces. Photo Michael Alan Kaskel.

Royal Oaks

Missy Stewart Designs

Large contemporary open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and no tv.

Vijay Apartments

SDeG

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Bengaluru with a home bar, white walls, marble floors and a built-in media wall.

Handling the Scenery

Daniel Scerri Periti

We were approached with a request to design the furnishings for an existing ‘finished’ apartment. The intention was to move in relatively fast, and the property already had an existing marble floor, kitchen and bathrooms which had to be kept. The property also boasted a fantastic 270 degree view, seen from most of the apartment. The clients had a very important role in the completion of the project. They were very involved during the design process and through various decoration choices. The final design was kept as a rigid guideline when faced with picking out all the different elements. Once clear of all previous furniture, the space felt cold and bare; so we immediately felt the need for warmth, and raw, natural elements and textures to complement the cold marble floor while visually tying in the design of the whole apartment together. Since the existing kitchen had a touch of dark walnut stain, we felt this material was one we should add to the palette of materials to contest the stark materials. A raw cement finish was another material we felt would add an interesting contrast and could be used in a variety of ways, from cabinets to walls and ceilings, to tie up the design of various areas of the apartment. To warm up the living/dining area, keeping the existing marble floor but visually creating zones within the large living/dining area without hindering the flow, a dark timber custom-made soffit, continuous with a floor-to-ceiling drinks cabinet zones the dining area, giving it a degree of much-needed warmth. The various windows with a stupendous 270 degree view needed to be visually tied together. This was done by introducing a continuous sheer [drape] which also doubled up as a sound-absorbing material along 2 of the 4 walls of the space. A very large sofa was required to fill up the space correctly, also required for the size of the young family. Services were integrated within the units and soffits, while a customized design in the corner between the kitchen and the living room took into consideration the viewpoints from the main areas to create a pantry without hindering the flow or views. A strategically placed floor-to-ceiling mirror doubles up the space and extends the view to the inner parts of the apartment. The daughter’s bedroom was a small challenge in itself, and a fun task, where we wanted to achieve the perception of a cozy niche with its own enclosed reading nook [for reading fairy tales], behind see-through curtains and a custom-ordered wall print sporting the girl’s favorite colors. The sons’ bedroom had double the requirements in terms of space needed: more wardrobe, more homework desk space, a tv/play station area… “We combined a raised platform area between the boys’ beds to become an area with cushions where the kids can lay down and play, and face a hidden screen behind the homework desk’s sliding back panel for their play station”. The color of the homework desk was chosen in relation to the boys’ ages. A more masculine material palette was chosen for this room, in contrast to the light pastel palette of the girl’s bedroom. Again, this colour can easily be changed over time for a more mature look. PROJECT DATA: St. Paul’s Bay, Malta DESIGN TEAM: Perit Rebecca Zammit, Perit Daniel Scerri, Elyse Tonna OTHER CREDITS: Photography: Tonio Lombardi Styling : TKS

Contemporary Living Room Design Photos with Marble Floors

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful contemporary living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more contemporary living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which contemporary living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your contemporary living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your contemporary living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft contemporary furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.