Living room with fireplace. Conspicuously absent is the large screen TV...... Bounded by three wall of glass this room is intended to be a place to sit and engage with others, the park and lake across the road and outdoors areas to the rear. With rain falling and the fireplace roaring it is a special place to be.

Open plan living and dining with central double sided fireplace

Caroline Browne Interior Design

Earl Smith Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Surrey with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Great Room

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Large country open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Chelsea Townhouse renovation

Tim Clarke-Payton.com

Tim Clarke-Payton
Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Transitional Custom Great Room

Design Harmony

This great room is stunning! Tall wood windows and doors, exposed trusses and the private view make the room a perfect blank canvas. The room was lacking contrast, lighting, window treatments and functional furniture to make the space usable by the entire family. By creating custom furniture we maximized seating while keeping the furniture scale within proportion for the room. New carpet, beautiful herringbone fabric wallpaper and a very long console to house the children's toys rounds out this spectacular room. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - hollandphotography.biz

WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

New painted timber French windows and shutters, at one end of the living room, open onto a roof terrace situated atop the rear extension. This overlooks and provides access to the rear garden. Photographer: Nick Smith

Custom Built-In Entertainment Center

John Bost Custom Woodworking

Custom built-in entertainment center consisting of three base cabinets with soft-close doors, adjustable shelves, and custom-made ducting to re-route the HVAC air flow from a floor vent out through the toe kick panel; side and overhead book/display cases, extendable TV wall bracket, and in-wall wiring for electrical and HDMI connections. The last photo shows the space before the installation.

Aster

Inside Stories

Eclectic & Transitional Home, Family Room, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Hampton’s Style House

Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design

The entry herringbone floor pattern leads way to a wine room that becomes the jewel of the home with a viewing window from the dining room that displays a wine collection on a floating stone counter lit by Metro Lighting. The hub of the home includes the kitchen with midnight blue & white custom cabinets by Beck Allen Cabinetry, a quaint banquette & an artful La Cornue range that are all highlighted with brass hardware. The kitchen connects to the living space with a cascading see-through fireplace that is surfaced with an undulating textural tile.

Living Spaces

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Large transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Redwood city Kitchen and Bath

Gehrels Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

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.

Somerset - Transitional Living and Family Rooms

In the Deets

A transitional living space filled with natural light, contemporary furnishings with blue accent accessories. The focal point in the room features a custom fireplace with a marble, herringbone tile surround, marble hearth, custom white built-ins with floating shelves. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Modern Farmhouse Living Room

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Jenna Sue
Large country open concept living room in Tampa with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Modern Townhome Transformation

Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design

Photo Credit: Ryan Ocasio
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and a music area.

Modern Family Room with Lineal Fireplace

JC Huffman Cabinetry

On Site Photography - Brian Hall
Large transitional living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Coastal Elegance Vero Beach

Seaside Interiors By Our Boat House

Photo of a large beach style formal enclosed living room in Miami with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Light and bright while honoring gray

Carolyn Thayer interiors

Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Fireplace Seating

R|House Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, no tv, a ribbon fireplace, carpet and a stone fireplace surround.

Transitional Living Room

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Wilmington with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Large Living Room Design Photos with Grey 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.