I used soft arches, warm woods, and loads of texture to create a warm and sophisticated yet casual space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

Mendota Hearth ML-47 MOD Linear

Builders Materials

Modular meets modern, enhanced by the Modern Linear fireplace's panoramic view
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern living room in Albuquerque with a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, beige walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Daniel Island SC Custom Home Living Room

Nautilus Company, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Charleston with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a large contemporary living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, grey walls, a built-in media wall and a ribbon fireplace.

Oakwood, Joshua Tree

Interior Particulier

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a corner fireplace, beige floor, ceramic floors, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Tall Timbers, WaterColor

Anthony J. Vallée

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Del Monte

Cusimano Architect

Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

The New Villa

Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design

Shelley Metcalf Photographer
Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, carpet, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Ortal Clear 130 RS/LS Fireplace

Home and Hearth Outfitters

The Ortal 130 fits neatly into smaller rooms and are ideal for condos. Ortal offers fifty-seven products in nine different styles, so chances are excellent that there is an Ortal product to fit your needs. With clean, modern design and modern safety features, Ortal Fireplaces are highly efficient and can be found in some of the nation's leading restaurants and hotels.

Meadowcourt Road - Blackheath London

designcubed

Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in London with light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Salon avec cheminée ancienne

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Inspiration for a large mediterranean living room with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Agencement d'un Duplex

C-INTERIEUR

Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Paris with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Living Room - Canewood Natural Colored European Oak Flooring

Garrison Collection

Expansive modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Traditional Mediterranean

DD Ford Construction

Inspiration for a large mediterranean living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Villa Costiera

Metroarea Architetti

Metroarea
Mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Haus K I

Kutschker Leischner Architekten

Foto: Hans Kreye, Starnberg
Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Munich with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Hogan Interiors Projects

Hogan Interiors

Client wanted to use the space just off the dining area to sit and relax. I arranged for chairs to be re-upholstered with fabric available at Hogan Interiors, the wooden floor compliments the fabric creating a ward comfortable space, added to this was a rug to add comfort and minimise noise levels. Floor lamp created a beautiful space for reading or relaxing near the fire while still in the dining living areas. The shelving allowed for books, and ornaments to be displayed while the closed areas allowed for more private items to be stored.

Grey Living Room Design Photos with a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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.