This is an example of an expansive scandinavian open concept living room in New York with grey walls, concrete floors and no fireplace.

Parkwood Road Residence Living Room

O’Hara Interiors

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Selections & Furnishings | Charles Cudd De Novo, Architecture | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling

Stylish Interior Remodeling Projects

Nailed It Builders

Elevate your home with our stylish interior remodeling projects, blending traditional charm with modern comfort. From living rooms to bedrooms, we transform spaces with expert craftsmanship and timeless design

Cream Chairs In Grand Room

Twilly and Fig

This space provides an enormous statement for this home. The custom patterned upholstery combined with the client's collectible artifacts and new accessories allow for an eclectic vibe in this transitional space. Visit our website for more details >>> https://twillyandfig.com/

Beach Style Living Room

Design ideas for an expansive beach style open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Living Room

P V

Brazilian Cherry hard wood triple coated in ebony. Plaster walls lightly smoothed to retain texture, painted in light gray. Lighting in living room original, purchased in Naples FL. Kitchen lighting 2016, Ferguson.

Haus H

Hermann Rupp Studio für Fotografie

Inspiration for an expansive scandinavian open concept living room in Berlin with a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey walls and no tv.

BASEMENTS

Victoria Renovations

Zach Rubin
Expansive contemporary living room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Transitional New Construction

Segerson Builders

Transitional living room with vaulted ceilings, marvin windows and antique oak wood floors.
This is an example of an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home stacked stone tv wall

Whipple Russell Architects

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills modern luxury home stacked stone tv wall. William MacCollum.
Photo of an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, beige floor and recessed.

Midwest Makeover

J Hill Interiors

Photographer: Jeff Johnson Third-time repeat clients loved our work so much, they hired us to design their Ohio home instead of recruiting a local Ohio designer. All work was done remotely except for an initial meeting for site measure and initial consult, and then a second flight for final installation. All 6,000 square feet was decorated head to toe by J Hill Interiors, Inc., as well as new paint and lighting.

Everett

Starr Homes

Jim Maidhof Photography
Design ideas for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Houston kitchen, living room, patio remodel with Restoration Hardware products

InnovationLand

This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."

Living Room Accent Wall

Factor HD

Great wood-looking porcelain tile from Ceramica Sant'Agostino's Blendart line. This color is called "DARK".
Expansive country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls and porcelain floors.

Eclectic Manor in the Park

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive eclectic open concept living room in Orange County with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and vaulted.

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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.

Fabulous Living Room for Entertaining

Haus Interior Design

Photography by Stacy Zarin
This is an example of an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional Living Room

Expansive transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and a concealed tv.

Beacon Hill Brownstone

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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JEFFERY ROBERTS DESIGN

Photo of an expansive industrial loft-style living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a concealed tv.

Expansive Living Room Design Photos with Grey Walls

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 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 living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which 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 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 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 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.