Country living room in Perth with brown walls, concrete floors, grey floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Jacksonville, FL Window Replacement Project

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Jacksonville with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Chelsea family home

Turner Pocock

Inspiration for a transitional living room in London with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Central Avenue

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Fireplace Built-In

Feegrade Contracting

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

DSGoWest

Amy Storm & Company

Family Room
Photo of a large transitional living room in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured walls and a standard fireplace.

Living Room

GreenRose Design

Design ideas for a country living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Great Room Addition

Phillips + Gilligan Interiors

This is an example of a transitional living room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Lebanon, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Family Friendly Traditional Home

John McClain Design

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Quincy Remodel

Studio Shelter

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Denver with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, no tv, grey floor and a tile fireplace surround.

Bold & Colourful Walthamstow Ground Floor Flat

Space Shack

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wildflower #2 Two Story

Hartman Homes

Space Crafting
This is an example of a transitional living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Korina by John Cannon Homes

John Cannon Homes

Visit The Korina 14803 Como Circle or call 941 907.8131 for additional information. 3 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 3 car garage | 4,536 SF The Korina is John Cannon’s new model home that is inspired by a transitional West Indies style with a contemporary influence. From the cathedral ceilings with custom stained scissor beams in the great room with neighboring pristine white on white main kitchen and chef-grade prep kitchen beyond, to the luxurious spa-like dual master bathrooms, the aesthetics of this home are the epitome of timeless elegance. Every detail is geared toward creating an upscale retreat from the hectic pace of day-to-day life. A neutral backdrop and an abundance of natural light, paired with vibrant accents of yellow, blues, greens and mixed metals shine throughout the home.

Sheraton Denton

Mission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging

Anthony Ford Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Carmel Point Residence Renovation

User

Large beach style formal open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Open Floor Plan Contemporary Style Resident Los Angeles

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

This contemporary transitional great family living room has a cozy lived-in look, but still looks crisp with fine custom made contemporary furniture made of kiln-dried Alder wood from sustainably harvested forests and hard solid maple wood with premium finishes and upholstery treatments. Stone textured fireplace wall makes a bold sleek statement in the space.

Upper East Side Living Room

Ritika Bhasin Design

daniel wang
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New York with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Living Room with Fireplace

Allison Ramsey Architects

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

North Bay Road

Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.

Design ideas for a modern formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown 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.