This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and panelled walls.

Modern Rambler Makeover

Regarding Design

This was a whole home renovation with an addition and was phased over two and a half years. It included the kitchen, living room, primary suite, basement family room and wet bar, plus the addition of his and hers office space, along with a sunscreen. This modern rambler is transitional style at its best!

ECHO BRICKELL PH

Fede Casa, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor, wood and wallpaper.

Victorian Dairy Conversion

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Photo of an industrial open concept living room in London with pink walls, concrete floors, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Tempo Side Load

Prodigy Homes Inc.

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

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, grey floor and exposed beam.

Construction maison

Mary Reille

Large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Vista living dall'ingresso

ISOLAPROGETTI architetti & partners

Mid-sized modern open concept living room with white walls, concrete floors, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Viena

Vicky's Homes

Look up, way up - at the detailed ceiling boxes done in varying colors. Its like artwork for your ceiling. 15 Year LED lights. Tile feature wall. Porcelain tile flooring with in floor heating

Marina del Rey - High Rise Penthouse

Overland Remodeling & Builders

recessed wall mounted TV, contemporary Fireplace, laminate flooring
Large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with a music area, white walls, laminate floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Palm Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Photography By : Piston Design, Paul Finkel
This is an example of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Transitional Living Room

Transitional living room in Wollongong with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Cheshire Home Ground Floor

Cream & Black Interior Design

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor and no fireplace.

SR House

Carina Vaz Interiors

We create spaces that are more than functional and beautiful, but also personal. We take the extra step to give your space an identity that reflects you and your lifestyle. Living room - modern and timeless open concept, concrete walls, and floor in Dallas, neutral textures, as rug and sofa. Modern, clean, and linear lighting. Lots of natural lighting coming from outside.

Coatesville Six

Masonry Design Solutions Ltd

Mike Holman
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Auckland with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Modern Shingle

Lauren Gold Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in New York with grey walls, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Water Front Home

Rossi Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Tampa with a home bar, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Buttercup

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Vaulted ceilings with gray beams accent the great room volume. Diana Todorova
Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Wood Cottage, Beaconhill, Northumberland

Inside Story Photography

Tracey Bloxham - Inside Story Photography
Small contemporary open concept living room in Other with blue walls, carpet, grey floor and a built-in media wall.

Beverly Hills Bachelor Pad

HSH Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Built-in Media Wall and Grey Floor

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.