Inspiration for a modern living room in Orange County with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and wood walls.

This modern take on a French Country home incorporates sleek custom-designed built-in shelving. The shape and size of each shelf were intentionally designed and perfectly houses a unique raw wood sculpture. A chic color palette of warm neutrals, greys, blacks, and hints of metallics seep throughout this space and the neighboring rooms, creating a design that is striking and cohesive.

Mountain Modern Lodge

VPC Builders, LLC

VPC’s featured Custom Home Project of the Month for March is the spectacular Mountain Modern Lodge. With six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, this custom built 11,200 square foot timber frame residence exemplifies breathtaking mountain luxury. The home borrows inspiration from its surroundings with smooth, thoughtful exteriors that harmonize with nature and create the ultimate getaway. A deck constructed with Brazilian hardwood runs the entire length of the house. Other exterior design elements include both copper and Douglas Fir beams, stone, standing seam metal roofing, and custom wire hand railing. Upon entry, visitors are introduced to an impressively sized great room ornamented with tall, shiplap ceilings and a patina copper cantilever fireplace. The open floor plan includes Kolbe windows that welcome the sweeping vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The great room also includes access to the vast kitchen and dining area that features cabinets adorned with valances as well as double-swinging pantry doors. The kitchen countertops exhibit beautifully crafted granite with double waterfall edges and continuous grains. VPC’s Modern Mountain Lodge is the very essence of sophistication and relaxation. Each step of this contemporary design was created in collaboration with the homeowners. VPC Builders could not be more pleased with the results of this custom-built residence.

Twin Peaks

JBS Building & Development

Contemporary open concept living room in Brisbane with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Luxury Downtown Condo

Monarch & Maker

This stunning four-bedroom corner condo features a chic black and white palette throughout. The spacious living room has ample seating, seamlessly flowing into a laid-back dining area and kitchen, creating an inviting space for relaxation and entertainment.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

cedar siding at the entry wall brings the facade material to the interior, creating a cohesive aesthetic at the new floor plan and entry
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Designed in sharp contrast to the glass walled living room above, this space sits partially underground. Precisely comfy for movie night.
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor, wood and wood walls.

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

Tongass Ledge

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

A cozy reading nook with deep storage benches is tucked away just off the main living space. Its own operable windows bring in plenty of natural light, although the anglerfish-like wall mounted reading lamp is a welcome addition. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.

Homey living room

Arch Interiors

Mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Glasgow with white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, no tv, multi-coloured floor and wood walls.

Lake Michigan Modern

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Formal Living Room

Tollgard Design Group

This expansive living area can host a variety of functions from a few guests to a huge party. Vast, floor to ceiling, glass doors slide across to open one side into the garden.

appartement Hauteville-TV encastrée

Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieur

Aménagement d'une bibliothèque sur mesure dans la pièce principale. photo@Karine Perez http://www.karineperez.com

My Work

User

Modern living room with dual facing sofa...Enjoy a book in front of a fireplace or watch your favorite movie and feel like you have two "special places" in one room. Perfect also for entertaining.

Sandown Rd

Aesir Construction Limited

Photo of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Kent with a library, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv, vaulted and wood walls.

Japandi Home

SDA Architects

Chalet "L'Aigle Blanc"

Anne-Valérie Ollien

Chalet neuf à décorer, meubler, et équiper entièrement (vaisselle, linge de maison). Une résidence secondaire clé en main ! Un style contemporain, classique, élégant, luxueux était souhaité par la propriétaire. Photographe : Erick Saillet.

Rénovation d'un appartement en duplex

Atelier Nyood

salon, séjour, blanc, poutres apparentes, bibliothèque, fauteuil en cuir, table en verre, piano, canapé gris, vintage, cheminée, miroir, lumineux
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Un salon SAM

E-interiorconcept

Photo of a modern enclosed living room in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Library

Emma Tutill Ltd

This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Essex with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood walls.

Grey Living Room Design Photos with Wood 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.