Photo of a contemporary living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Living room makes the most of the light and space and colours relate to charred black timber cladding
Design ideas for a small industrial open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood.

Ivanhoe Residence

DSdezines Interiors

Photo of a contemporary living room in Melbourne with beige walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Nepean

Distinct Innovations Pty Ltd

Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve.

Manly 20

Watershed Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

THE BAREFOOT BAY VILLA

The Designory

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.

Large modern white living room with white bookcase entertainment center

Arredo Casa Group

A modern living room with a bookcase and entertainment center wall. This is from the Librerie pensili collection and is a great way to display all your books, decorations and tv in one place. There are many designs and styles available.

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.

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.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Modern New Construction

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Квартира в ЖК The Mid

ANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич

Гостиная. Зона тв сформирована встроенными системами хранения. Стена за телевизором выложена крупноформатным керамогранитом с приятной натуральной фактурой.

Small Living Room

Wilkinson Brochier Interior Design

Small modern apartments benefit from a less is more design approach. To maximize space in this living room we used a rug with optical widening properties and wrapped a gallery wall around the seating area. Ottomans give extra seating when armchairs are too big for the space.

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.

BEACH HOUSE

Susan Glick Interiors

OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH MODERN SECTIONAL AND SWIVEL CHAIRS FOR LOTS OF SEATING
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

All-white Mumbai apartment

Limehouse Design Studio

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Mumbai with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

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.

Living Room

Johnston Design Group

Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

CASA DEI VIAGGIATORI

ARCHISPRITZ

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Turin with a library, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Chatham Circle

Valia Design

deer artwork, art above fireplace, driftwood side table, tiled fireplace
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wall-mounted TV 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.