Decorative Built-In Shelving with integrated LED lights to display artwork and collectibles.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, no tv, white floor, porcelain floors and coffered.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, grey walls, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Westlake Modern

CZAM Design & Build

Great Room
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, porcelain floors, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Formal Living Room Ceiling

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Formal living room marble floors with access to the outdoor living space
Photo of an expansive mediterranean formal open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and coffered.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Design ideas for a large beach style formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and a two-sided fireplace.

Residential Portfolio

Federico Photography

Design ideas for a transitional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Hamptons - Contemporary Luxury Home

Cordony Group

Large beach style formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, carpet, grey floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Richly Layered

HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.

A cozy fireside space made for conversation and entertaining.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

Apartment B8 //

Studio Unnamedd

The perfect living room set up for everyday living and hosting friends and family. The soothing color pallet of ivory, beige, and biscuit exuberates the sense of cozy and warmth. The larger than life glass window openings overlooking the garden and swimming pool view allows sunshine flooding through the space and makes for the perfect evening sunset view. The long passage with an earthy veneer ceiling design leads the way to all the spaces of the home. The wall paneling design with diffused LED strips lights makes for the perfect ambient lighting set for a cozy movie night.

Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio

Flooret

Deep tones of gently weathered grey and brown. A modern look that still respects the timelessness of natural wood.
This is an example of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Classic French

Morning Star Builders LTD

Large enclosed living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

La Maison Normande

Interior Life Design

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Le Havre with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered, a library and a wall-mounted tv.

Downtown Penthouse

Sarah Noel Interiors

Full floor to ceiling navy room with navy velvet drapes, leather accented chandelier and a pull out sofa guest bed. Library style wall sconces double as nightstand lighting and symmetric ambient when used as a den space.

Dramatic Family Home

Wiles Design Group

In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Harmonizing a serene palette, this living space features a plush gray sofa accented by striking blue chairs. A fireplace anchors the room, complemented by curated artwork, creating a sophisticated ambience. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design

Modern Farmhouse Style Family Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

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.

Leonhard Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige floor and coffered.

Waters Edge Great Room

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

The home has a large spacious and open Great Room, Kitchen and Dining Area, all looking out to pool and lake beyond.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary living room in Miami with dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC

Bloodfire Studios LLC

New traditional design
Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

Expansive transitional formal open concept living room in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, coffered and wallpaper.

The Desiree

Bennett Custom Homes

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with porcelain floors, brown floor and coffered.

Grey Living Room Design Photos with Coffered

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.