The remodelling of a ground floor garden flat in northwest London offers the opportunity to revisit the principles of compact living applied in previous designs. The 54 sqm flat in Willesden Green is dramatically transformed by re-orientating the floor plan towards the open space at the back of the plot. Home office and bedroom are relocated to the front of the property, living accommodations at the back. The rooms within the outrigger have been opened up and the former extension rebuilt with a higher flat roof, punctured by an elongated light well. The corner glazing directs one’s view towards the sleek limestone garden. A storage wall with an homogeneous design not only serves multiple functions - from wardrobe to linen cupboard, utility and kitchen -, it also acts as the agent connecting the front and the back of the apartment. This device also serves to accentuate the stretched floor plan and to give a strong sense of direction to the project. The combination of bold colours and strong materials result in an interior space with modernist influences yet sombre and elegant and where the statuario marble fireplace becomes an opulent centrepiece with a minimal design.

Robinson Interior

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and carpet.

Lani Lane

design styles architecture

Design Styles Architecture
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Tampa with beige walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Foxrock Co Dublin

Amour Design

Ronan Melia
This is an example of a large traditional living room in Dublin with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Malvern East House

Pascon Group Pty Ltd

Living Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Silver Vale Residence

DreamHome Staging & ReDesign

Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in San Francisco with laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Peapack

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

clean lines, neutral yet dramatic with a punch of art and colorful pillows and accents.
Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

New Menlo Park Residence

JPM Construction

Inspiration for a large country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and no tv.

Heaven on Earth

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Las Vegas with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and coffered.

Interiors

magnus stark/photography

© magnus stark
Photo of a formal living room in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Addition

Home Improvement Plus LLC

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with green walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Orchid Island Private Residence

Abbate Tile and Marble

This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Apartment @ Oceana Key Biscayne

Santana Design Studio LLC

Contemporary interior architecture can be assessed in terms of its own aesthetics. The new technology and finishes puts all of us on our mettle to find ultimate expression of function and beauty.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

The Lookout

The Interior Design Group

The entire home was renovated.
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Modern South Bellingham Residence

Greg Robinson Architect

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and a two-sided fireplace.

Interior remodeling

InGate Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Houston with grey walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

House Sculpture

Allen Irvin - Designer

2-story great room, view to back
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photographer: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Living Room

New Mood Design LLC

Level Three: Our client's desire for flexible seating to maintain open spaces guided our selections of modular furnishings. The home required items that could be easily rearranged into various seating arrangements for crowded parties and for intimate conversations among small groups. The coffee table is made as two pieces that can be configured into one table or two, in different design formations. The arm chair (at left) has a swivel base. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego

Living Room Design Photos with a Stone Fireplace Surround 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.