Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Litchfield County Farmhouse

Joshua Smith Inc

This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Appartamento classico

Andrea Sanguineti

Appartamento in stile classico e che associa elementi preesistenti quali pavimenti infissi e porte a locali tecnici disegnate in stile moderno. Il progetto è stato realizzato in una casa di inizio secolo che era stata ristrutturata negli anni 80, abbiamo demolito controsoffitti e riportato la casa allo stato originale, la distribuzione è stata rivista completamente, È stata privilegiata una zona giorno con cucina che si affaccia sul salone per garantire una grande convivialità. La zona notte è collegata alla zona giorno da un lungo corridoio. Nei controsoffitti sono organizzate impianto di illuminazione e condizionamento.

Waterfront Transitional

Onshore Construction & Development, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Scandinavian Style Apartment

ACSTUDIO

Design ideas for a scandinavian open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Cole Valley Three for All

Mark Brand Architecture

We were approached by a San Francisco firefighter to design a place for him and his girlfriend to live while also creating additional units he could sell to finance the project. He grew up in the house that was built on this site in approximately 1886. It had been remodeled repeatedly since it was first built so that there was only one window remaining that showed any sign of its Victorian heritage. The house had become so dilapidated over the years that it was a legitimate candidate for demolition. Furthermore, the house straddled two legal parcels, so there was an opportunity to build several new units in its place. At our client’s suggestion, we developed the left building as a duplex of which they could occupy the larger, upper unit and the right building as a large single-family residence. In addition to design, we handled permitting, including gathering support by reaching out to the surrounding neighbors and shepherding the project through the Planning Commission Discretionary Review process. The Planning Department insisted that we develop the two buildings so they had different characters and could not be mistaken for an apartment complex. The duplex design was inspired by Albert Frey’s Palm Springs modernism but clad in fibre cement panels and the house design was to be clad in wood. Because the site was steeply upsloping, the design required tall, thick retaining walls that we incorporated into the design creating sunken patios in the rear yards. All floors feature generous 10 foot ceilings and large windows with the upper, bedroom floors featuring 11 and 12 foot ceilings. Open plans are complemented by sleek, modern finishes throughout.

Dramatic Lines l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, planked wall panelling and a stone fireplace surround.

The Elemental House

Shamanth Patil Photography

Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Bengaluru with multi-coloured walls, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

UPDATED TRADITIONAL

Lissa Lee Hickman

This is an example of a large mediterranean open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 33m2-Paris 4

Gommez-Vaëz Architecte

This is an example of a small contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Casadecor 2020

Fotógrafo de arquitectura e interiores Pablo Sanz

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Madrid with grey walls and grey floor.

Bunny Run Award-Winning Project

Becky Fuller Homes

Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Picard

Gregory Colston Architect

Eclectic living room in New York with white walls and beige floor.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

28th Street

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Expansive windows and French doors frame the living area’s indoor/outdoor fireplace, and encourages the use of the formerly isolated back yard. Interior Designer: Amanda Teal Photographer: John Merkl

Del Monte

Cusimano Architect

Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Beautiful Tree House

Liz Mearns | Imagine Design

Large transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Show Unit Citraland Minnesota

D+sign Studio (PT. Desain Kreasi Cemerlang)

Explore the concept of modern luxury, translating it into a more tangible approach through marble pattern, textured glass, playing with silver and gold accent on basic french grey furniture. Gradient of blue and turquoise balanced the whole arrangement, creating a sense of serenity in this welcoming foyer and living area

Best of Fireplaces

Wonderwall Studios

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Canadacraig Enterprise Ltd

ZAC and ZAC - Photography

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Traditional enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, beige floor, panelled walls and wood walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Floor 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.