Modern living room in Melbourne with grey walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

The living room has a built-in media niche. The cabinet doors are paneled in white to match the walls while the top is a natural live edge in Monkey Pod wood. The feature wall was highlighted by the use of modular arts in the same color as the walls but with a texture reminiscent of ripples on water. On either side of the TV hang a cluster of wooden pendants. The paneled walls and ceiling are painted white creating a seamless design. The teak glass sliding doors pocket into the walls creating an indoor-outdoor space. The great room is decorated in blues, greens and whites, with a jute rug on the floor, a solid log coffee table, slip covered white sofa, and custom blue and green throw pillows.

Summit View Modern Glass House

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with ceramic floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Castle Hill House by StudioJLA

Justin Loe Architects

Custom joinery was designed and installed in the living spaces of this modern 4 bedroom residence, to maximise its private outdoor spaces to the front and rear of the house and provide a private open space for indoor/outdoor living.

Living Room with Global Eclectic Style - Long Island, NY

ACM Interiors

The homeowner's existing pink L-shaped sofa got a pick-me-up with an assortment of velvet, sheepskin & silk throw pillows to create a lived-in Global style vibe. Photo by Claire Esparros.

ÉCRIN DE DOUCEUR

MIINT - design d’espace & décoration

Jeux de textures et de couleurs pour cette pièce de vie d’inspiration scandinave. L’étude de MIINT a permis d’optimiser l’aménagement existant, de favoriser les besoins en rangement et de personnaliser ce lieu. Une véritable ambiance a été créée en accord avec la personnalité des propriétaires.

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.

Salon

Aurélie Malheiro

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Lyon with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Larva

YUTOROSU architects

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, grey floor, wallpaper, wallpaper, a music area and a wall-mounted tv.

Cedar Cove Modern

Flavin Architects

Cedar Cove Modern benefits from its integration into the landscape. The house is set back from Lake Webster to preserve an existing stand of broadleaf trees that filter the low western sun that sets over the lake. Its split-level design follows the gentle grade of the surrounding slope. The L-shape of the house forms a protected garden entryway in the area of the house facing away from the lake while a two-story stone wall marks the entry and continues through the width of the house, leading the eye to a rear terrace. This terrace has a spectacular view aided by the structure’s smart positioning in relationship to Lake Webster. The interior spaces are also organized to prioritize views of the lake. The living room looks out over the stone terrace at the rear of the house. The bisecting stone wall forms the fireplace in the living room and visually separates the two-story bedroom wing from the active spaces of the house. The screen porch, a staple of our modern house designs, flanks the terrace. Viewed from the lake, the house accentuates the contours of the land, while the clerestory window above the living room emits a soft glow through the canopy of preserved trees.

Rockview Rustic Home

All Over Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Blue Door Farmhouse

Lakeside Custom Homes

Living room for modern farmhouse
Mid-sized country open concept living room with white walls, ceramic floors, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

モダンリビング

Inspiration for a modern living room in Tokyo with ceramic floors and grey floor.

NJ Country House - Modern Farmhouse Living Room

Curated Nest

Formal living room: We played off symmetry of the windows and fireplace to create the spacious conversational layout, perfect for this chill family that enjoys quiet evenings at home. To achieve a farmhouse chic look, we used a blend of luxe, luminous materials and traditional farmhouse finishes (rustic & reclaimed wood, iron). Fabrics are high performance (kid friendly) and the coffee table is virtually indestructible to little ones! We choose a color palette of muted blues and citrine to blend with the lush natural scenery on the property, located in suburban New Jersery. Photo Credit: Erin Coren, Curated Nest Interiors

Mirabel moderne

RénoDéco etc.

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, ceramic floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood walls.

Luxury Vinyl Tile

Medallion Carpet One & Paint

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Blue Door Farmhouse

Lakeside Custom Homes

Living room for modern farmhouse
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room with white walls, ceramic floors, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Ático en el centro de Madrid

CLP diseñadora

Fotografo Empresas
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Madrid with grey walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Daltile Products

Floor Decor Hilo Hawaii

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Hawaii with grey walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Modern Living Room

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in San Francisco with a music area, grey walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Ceramic Floors 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.