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.

Lakeside Cottage #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Grand Rapids with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Двухкомнатная квартира, 77 м кв

KEIS_project

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Highgate House - living room

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

The living room at Highgate House. An internal Crittall door and panel frames a view into the room from the hallway. Painted in a deep, moody green-blue with stone coloured ceiling and contrasting dark green joinery, the room is a grown-up cosy space.

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.

South Kensington Project

Rose Narmani Interiors

A historic London townhouse, redesigned by Rose Narmani Interiors.
This is an example of a large contemporary living room in London with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and panelled walls.

Гостиная

Светлана (INTERIOR)

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with white walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, panelled walls, a library, recessed and no fireplace.

Kensington

Bare Space

Photo of a mid-sized industrial formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Washington Living Room

Lauren Nelson Design

Photo of a transitional enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Rowayton, CT

Rich AV Design, LLC.

Photo of a beach style formal living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and panelled walls.

Knightsbridge Development

Tracy Holliday Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Scandinavian Style Living Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

this modern Scandinavian living room is designed to reflect nature's calm and beauty in every detail. A minimalist design featuring a neutral color palette, natural wood, and velvety upholstered furniture that translates the ultimate elegance and sophistication.

Sarasota Vue Penthouse, Full Build-Out

Cabinets Extraordinaire

Original KAWS sculptures are placed in the corner of this expansive great room / living room of this Sarasota Vue penthouse build-out overlooking Sarasota Bay. The great room's pink sofa is much like a bright garden flower, and the custom-dyed feathers on the dining room chandelier add to the outdoor motif of the Italian garden design.

Lägenhet i Moskva Tverskaya

Hansen studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Stockholm with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Studio Hyères

Studio Chris Carrié

Design ideas for a small eclectic open concept living room in Marseille with a library, blue walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

LXG | Contemporary Art-Deco Grade II. APARTMENTS

misch_MISCH studio

LONDON_LENNOX GARDENS SW1
Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, panelled walls, a concealed tv and a stone fireplace surround.

Bibliotecha

Nar Design Group

This cozy gathering space in the heart of Davis, CA takes cues from traditional millwork concepts done in a contemporary way. Accented with light taupe, the grid panel design on the walls adds dimension to the otherwise flat surfaces. A brighter white above celebrates the room’s high ceilings, offering a sense of expanded vertical space and deeper relaxation. Along the adjacent wall, bench seating wraps around to the front entry, where drawers provide shoe-storage by the front door. A built-in bookcase complements the overall design. A sectional with chaise hides a sleeper sofa. Multiple tables of different sizes and shapes support a variety of activities, whether catching up over coffee, playing a game of chess, or simply enjoying a good book by the fire. Custom drapery wraps around the room, and the curtains between the living room and dining room can be closed for privacy. Petite framed arm-chairs visually divide the living room from the dining room. In the dining room, a similar arch can be found to the one in the kitchen. A built-in buffet and china cabinet have been finished in a combination of walnut and anegre woods, enriching the space with earthly color. Inspired by the client’s artwork, vibrant hues of teal, emerald, and cobalt were selected for the accessories, uniting the entire gathering space.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Wall colour: Slaked Lime Mid #149 by Little Greene | Ceilings in Loft White #222 by Little Greene | Chandelier is the double Bernardi in bronze, by Eichholtz | Rug and club chairs from Eichholtz | Morton Sofa in Hunstman Natural, from Andrew Martin | Breuer coffee tables, from Andrew Martin | Artenis modular sofa in Astrid Moss, from Barker & Stonehouse | Custom fireplace by AC Stone & Ceramic using Calacatta Viola marble

Bhargava's Residence

MOSID

The marble countertop of the dining table and the metal feet are calm and steady. The texture of the metal color is full of modernity, and the casual details are soothing French elegance. The white porcelain ornaments have a variety of gestures, like a graceful dancer, like a dancer's elegant skirt, and like a blooming flower, all breathing French elegance, without limitation and style, which is a unique style.

Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок

Kutenkovs project

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Novosibirsk with a music area, grey walls, vinyl floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor and panelled walls.

Grey Living Room Design Photos with Panelled 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.