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.

Downland Barns

McLean Quinlan

Nestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design. Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area. The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment. Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls. Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace. A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms. The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project. Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.

Reforma "Aribau"

Sincro

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Barcelona with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Casual Luxury Transitional Great Room

Just Go Home Design

An expansive gathering space with deep, comfortable seating, piles of velvet pillows, a collection of interesting decor and fun art pieces. Custom made cushions add extra seating under the wall mounted television. A small seating area in the entry features custom leather chairs.

Old Town Road

Best Builders ltd

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Rehabilitació d’un Habitatge a Vilanova i la Geltrú

SERRAN i MORA arquitectes

This is an example of a small beach style open concept living room in Other with a wall-mounted tv, concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Restaurierung Bauernhaus

decorazioni

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Hamburg with white walls, a standard fireplace, grey floor and exposed beam.

appartamento TB

BURNAZZI FELTRIN ARCHITETTI

This is an example of an expansive contemporary enclosed living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

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RENEW EXTERIORS INC

Large scandinavian open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Fire Island Pines Home

Kathleen O'Donnell

Design ideas for a tropical open concept living room in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, grey floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Casa H

Estudio Hús - Arquitectura e interiorismo

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Madrid with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and a library.

Queens Park

Todd Sutherland

This is an example of a contemporary living room in London with white walls, grey floor and exposed beam.

Mansion in Amsterdam

ijzersterk interieurontwerp

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Amsterdam with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor, no tv and exposed beam.

Realville

Wright Jenkins Home Design

A beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace is the central focus of the living room. On the left, a semi-private entry to the guest wing of the home also provides a laundry room with door access to the driveway. Perfect for grocery drop off.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, grey floor and exposed beam.

Beach House

Sarah Schmidt

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Hawaii with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and exposed beam.

Midcentury Lake House

Dupont Blouin Architectes

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Montreal with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and wood.

Hunters Contemporary

Younger Homes

Contemporary open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Rogers Two Story Addition

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry joined us for a 4 season sunroom addition with a basement addition to be finished at a later date. We also included a quick laundry/garage entry update with a custom made locker unit and barn door. We incorporated dark stained beams in the vaulted ceiling to match the elements in the barn door and locker wood bench top. We were able to re-use the slider door and reassemble their deck to the addition to save a ton of money.

Living Room Design Photos with Grey Floor and Exposed Beam

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.