Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and ceramic floors.

Windermere Renovation

Akers Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Modern Luxury

Fresh Start Contracting Company

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Armstrong - Pryzm

Stinson's Home Design Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

378 Beachside Drive

Artisan of Seagrove

Photos by Jack Gardner
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Brooklyn Brownstone

fo design

cynthia van elk
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Kitchens

Green Universe Inc

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Grade II Listed Cottage: Sitting Room

Natalie Davies Interior Design

Currently living overseas, the owners of this stunning Grade II Listed stone cottage in the heart of the North York Moors set me the brief of designing the interiors. Renovated to a very high standard by the previous owner and a totally blank canvas, the brief was to create contemporary warm and welcoming interiors in keeping with the building’s history. To be used as a holiday let in the short term, the interiors needed to be high quality and comfortable for guests whilst at the same time, fulfilling the requirements of my clients and their young family to live in upon their return to the UK.

Room Divider Large 3

NEE Fireplaces

The Room Divider is a striking eye-catching fire for your home. The connecting point for the Room Divider’s flue gas outlet is off-centre. This means that the concentric channel can be concealed in the rear wall, so that the top of the fireplace can be left open to give a spacious effect and the flame is visible, directly from the rear wall.

Bergen Street Row House

The Brooklyn Studio

Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO
Inspiration for a transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with a standard fireplace, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a metal fireplace surround.

Interior Renovations and Exterior Repairs, Winnetka IL

NEWLOOK Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

It’s a garage. It’s an apartment. It’s both.

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

Relatives spending the weekend? Daughter moving back in? Could you use a spare bedroom for surprise visitors? Here’s an idea that can accommodate that occasional guest while maintaining your distance: Add a studio apartment above your garage. Studio apartments are often called mother-in-law apartments, perhaps because they add a degree of privacy. They have their own kitchen, living room and bath. Often they feature a Murphy bed. With appliances designed for micro homes becoming more popular it’s easier than ever to plan for and build a studio apartment. Rick Jacobson began this project with a large garage, capable of parking a truck and SUV, and storing everything from bikes to snowthrowers. Then he added a 500+ square foot apartment above the garage. Guests are welcome to the apartment with a private entrance inside a fence. Once inside, the apartment’s open design floods it with daylight from two large skylights and energy-efficient Marvin double hung windows. A gas fireplace below a 42-inch HD TV creates a great entertainment center. It’s all framed with rough-cut black granite, giving the whole apartment a distinctive look. Notice the ¾ inch thick tongue in grove solid oak flooring – the perfect accent to the grey and white interior design. The kitchen features a gas range with outdoor-vented hood, and a space-saving refrigerator and freezer. The custom kitchen backsplash was built using 3 X 10 inch gray subway glass tile. Black granite countertops can be found in the kitchen and bath, and both featuring under mounted sinks. The full ¾ bath features a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with 4 x 12 inch ceramic subway tiles arranged in a vertical pattern for a unique look. 6 x 24 inch gray porcelain floor tiles were used in the bath. A full-sized murphy bed folds out of the wall cabinet, offering a great view of the fireplace and HD TV. On either side of the bed, 3 built-in closets and 2 cabinets provide ample storage space. And a coffee table easily converts to a laptop computer workspace for traveling professionals or FaceBook check-ins. The result: An addition that has already proved to be a worthy investment, with the ability to host family and friends while appreciating the property’s value.

Custom Renovation and Addition, Living Room

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

The living room in this Bloomfield Hills residence was a part of a whole house renovation and addition, completed in 2016. Within the living room are signature paintings, artifacts, and furniture pieces that complement the eclectic taste of the client. The design of the room started off of a single centerline; on one end is a full-masonry fireplace and on the other is a signature 8' by 8' charity auction painting. This colorful painting helps liven up the room while providing focal point when entering the room. These two elements anchor the room, allowing focal points on both walls while accentuating the view to the back yard through three sets of French doors. The décor and furniture complements that of the artwork and artifacts, allowing the room to feel cohesive and inviting.

Armstrong - Stones & Naturals

Cumming's Carpet One

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Tranquility at Entrada

C Blake Homes Inc.

Photo of a large formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

NIEL

EL Intérieurs

Crédits photo : Meero
Photo of a transitional formal enclosed living room in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Rustic Mediterranean

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

Entry way with view of wet bar from the living space Designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Designs. Rustic Mediterranean inspired home built in Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club. Phillip Vlahos With Destin Custom Home Builders

Rose Lane

Showhomes Charleston

Inspiration for a beach style formal open concept living room in Charleston with light hardwood floors, grey walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Norrtullsgatan

Henrik Nero

Henrik Nero
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Stockholm with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and no tv.

All Fireplaces Grey Living Room Design Photos

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.