Ryan Gamma
Large modern open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and a wall-mounted tv.

Modern Family Room with Lineal Fireplace

JC Huffman Cabinetry

On Site Photography - Brian Hall
This is an example of a 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.

Ribbon fireplace and surround

Kaiko Design Interiors

Eclectic collection of art and furniture. Large ribbon fireplace with granite surround.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Great Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

California Ranch Farmhouse Style Design 2020
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Renovation and extension of British suburban home, Walsall, UK

JAB Design Ltd

The project brief was to modernise, renovate and extend an existing property in Walsall, UK. Maintaining a classic but modern style, the property was extended and finished with a light grey render and grey stone slip cladding. Large windows, lantern-style skylights and roof skylights allow plenty of light into the open-plan spaces and rooms. The full-height stone clad gable to the rear houses the main staircase, receiving plenty of daylight

Classic Style

H . T . A&I DESIGN

Design ideas for a traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Contemporary Twist on an Eclectic Del Mar Home

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, a library, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Oakpass

Dressed Design

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and grey floor.

Prairie Avenue Residence 1

Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Miami with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Concrete House

Matt Gibson Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a modern formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor, concrete floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Palm Beach - Sanctuary In Style

Angie Kruger Photography

Styled by ‘Sanctuary In Style'
Design ideas for a large beach style formal enclosed living room in Gold Coast - Tweed with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Living Rooms

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Villandry Circle

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrole
This is an example of an expansive modern formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and porcelain floors.

Lakeside Neo-Prairie

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Houston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and ceramic floors.

Mountain View

KWB London Limited

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, grey floor, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Draper Destination

Ezra Lee Design+Build

Great Room
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and grey floor.

Shelving

pavKann Made in Italy®

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with a library, white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Spruce Grove

Aquarian Renovations

Leah Rae Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Edmonton with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Shambala - Vail

Kasia Karska Design

Brent Bingham Photography: http://www.brentbinghamphoto.com/
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Panaria

Federal Tile Imports Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Ribbon 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.