This is an example of a contemporary living room in Other with grey walls, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Дом из бруса в Выборге

Студия дизайна Татьяны Ефремовой

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with a home bar, beige walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

Interact

Warc Studio Architects

Living Rm & Fireplace featuring ply ceiling and rear wall
Large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Vivienda en Palma de Mallorca.

www.nuriavila.com

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with red walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and brick walls.

CARLING RESIDENCE

User

Open concept living room with built-ins and wood burning fireplace. Walnut, teak and warm antiques create an inviting space with a bright airy feel. The grey blues, echo the waterfront lake property outside. Sisal rug helps anchor the space in a cohesive look.

Hamptons Family Getaway

Chango

A playground by the beach. This light-hearted family of four takes a cool, easy-going approach to their Hamptons home.
Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Апартаменты на мансардном этаже

Design Rocks

Сергей Красюк
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and grey walls.

Photo du salon

STUDIO IDÀ

Cet appartement d’une surface de 43 m2 se situe à Paris au 8ème et dernier étage, avec une vue imprenable sur Paris et ses toits. L’appartement était à l’abandon, la façade a été entièrement rénovée, toutes les fenêtres changées, la terrasse réaménagée et l’intérieur transformé. Les pièces de vie comme le salon étaient à l’origine côté rue et les pièces intimes comme la chambre côté terrasse, il a donc été indispensable de revoir toute la disposition des pièces et donc l’aménagement global de l’appartement. Le salon/cuisine est une seule et même pièce avec un accès direct sur la terrasse et fait office d’entrée. Aucun m2 n’est perdu en couloir ou entrée, l’appartement a été pensé comme une seule pièce pouvant se modifier grâce à des portes coulissantes. La chambre, salle de bain et dressing sont côté rue. L’appartement est traversant et gagne en luminosité.

CASA VN

GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte

Adrià Goula
This is an example of a modern living room in Other with beige walls, a hanging fireplace and grey floor.

Algoma Retreat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Anchoring the north end of the living area, a wall paneled in barn wood organizes a modern hearth, a concealed refrigerator, and a growing art collection into a peaceful vignette.

Lounge Area

Silver Construction Corporation

Wood Chandelier, 20’ sliding glass wall, poured concrete walls
Large contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Otto Haus

Tobin Smith Architect

Mark Menjivar
Midcentury living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Barn Conversion

Themack Architects

Painted internal walls
Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a freestanding tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Chetek

Lampert Lumber

Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Modern city condo

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

This is an example of a small modern open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and coffered.

Auberge 2009

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with no tv, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace and grey floor.

Full home remodeling in Paradise Valley, AZ

Atelier507

Design ideas for an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Grand Prairie Modern Charm

Cedar Hill Home and Design

A cozy and glamorous living space complete with an electric fireplace from Napoleon. The hexagon tile accent wall adds a beautiful backdrop for the wall-mounted television, floating shelves, and fireplace.

Chetek

Lampert Lumber

Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

HH 3

Haas Habitats LLC

F2FOTO
Large country formal loft-style living room in New York with red walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, no tv, grey floor and a wood fireplace surround.

Living Room Design Photos with a Hanging Fireplace 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.