modern farmhouse design family room with a living room ding room and open kitchen. with this design, we went with a neutral color palette with a blue accent kitchen island and custom-made built-ins with indirect light strips and floating shelves. the custom coffered ceiling design was made to reflect class sophistication as well as elegance which added value to a bright well lit unique space.

Eclectic Living Room

Inspiration for an eclectic living room in New York with a tile fireplace surround.

Scenic Crest Residence

MHK Architecture & Planning - Carolinas

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

Phillip Jeffries Bermuda Hemp

Drop Wallcoverings

Phillip Jeffries Bermuda Hemp Elephant grasscloth adding texture to all the walls in this open concept living room & dining room. Professional Wallpaper Installation by Drop Wallcoverings, Calgary Wallpaper Installer.

Lakeside Luxe

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions
Photo of a modern formal open concept living room in Omaha with a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Modern Living

Interiors by Brown

Designed By Jill E. Jones Brown's Interior Design Boca Raton, FL
This is an example of a large modern formal living room in Miami with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Modern Masculine Orinda

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and wallpaper.

Clean Modern Omaha Update

HC Remodel & Design

Thomas Grady Photography
Large transitional living room in Omaha with grey walls, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Highlands Modern Home Renovation

Ponciano Design

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Custom Living Room Woodwork

NHance Wood Refinishing

NHance Wood Refinishing Colorado's Cabinet and Flooring Renewal Experts | Best of Houzz 2017 Location: Grand Junction, CO 81504
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

homes

Atwood Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Boston Commercial Wharf Condo

Leslie Saul & Associates

Boston Apartment over office space
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Porcelain Fireplace

AAstone

Design ideas for a modern living room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and turquoise floor.

Minneapolis traditional

Quartersawn Design Build

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Corolla Oceanside • Wine Down

SAGA Realty & Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living space remodel

Kanika Design Inc.

PC: MJ Cohen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

"Summer Cottage"- Great Room

Fine Architecture

The goal in this renovation was to provide open living, dining and kitchen spaces with an abundance of light and air. The cathedral ceilings and wood beams really add volume and drama to the space.

Oxnard Street Project

Architexture Interior Design

The seashell scalloped console table is set off and shows up beautifully on this gray wall. The gray in this room act as an accent due to the amount of paneling and windows.

Margaret - Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Homes by True North Interior Designer: L. Rose Interiors Photographer: M-Buck Studio This charming house wraps all of the conveniences of a modern, open concept floor plan inside of a wonderfully detailed modern farmhouse exterior. The front elevation sets the tone with its distinctive twin gable roofline and hipped main level roofline. Large forward facing windows are sheltered by a deep and inviting front porch, which is further detailed by its use of square columns, rafter tails, and old world copper lighting. Inside the foyer, all of the public spaces for entertaining guests are within eyesight. At the heart of this home is a living room bursting with traditional moldings, columns, and tiled fireplace surround. Opposite and on axis with the custom fireplace, is an expansive open concept kitchen with an island that comfortably seats four. During the spring and summer months, the entertainment capacity of the living room can be expanded out onto the rear patio featuring stone pavers, stone fireplace, and retractable screens for added convenience. When the day is done, and it’s time to rest, this home provides four separate sleeping quarters. Three of them can be found upstairs, including an office that can easily be converted into an extra bedroom. The master suite is tucked away in its own private wing off the main level stair hall. Lastly, more entertainment space is provided in the form of a lower level complete with a theatre room and exercise space.

Soprano Basement Modified in Westcliffe

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Large transitional open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Grey Living Room Design Photos with a Tile 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.