Smith and Primmer, Steve Andrea & Karin McNamara Design

This complex build is underpinned by the use of detailed off-form concrete forms, exotic internal and external finishes, copper cladding and roofing, painted steel windows, bespoke joinery, traditional venetian render and highly detailed steel elements. The detailing and craftsmanship is second-to-none, with the home displaying sympathy for its surroundings; evolving from its inception to creation.

Contemporary Refinement

emme designs

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Melbourne with brown walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Ross House

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and brown walls.

Family Room

Tindall Architecture Workshop

Open Concept living room with original fireplace and tongue and groove ceilings. New Epoxy floors.
Design ideas for a midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Beach House

JC Renovators

Design ideas for a modern living room in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor and coffered.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

For a family of music lovers both in listening and skill - the formal living room provided the perfect spot for their grand piano. Outfitted with a custom Wren Silva console stereo, you can't help but to kick back in some of the most comfortable and rad swivel chairs you'll find.

Contemporary Cottage

Chris Murphy

Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Colourful living room in this period terrace

JSJ Design

The focal point of this bright and welcoming living room is the stunning reclaimed fireplace with working open fire. The convex mirror above serves to accentuate the focus on the chimney and fireplace when there is no fire lit.

Urban Skyline

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring from Pergo: Ballard Oak • Cabinetry by Aspect: Maple Tundra • Media Center tops & shelves from Shiloh: Poplar Harbor & Stratus

Shade

rivet design office 株式会社

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, wood, porcelain floors and wallpaper.

Stunning Open Plan

BRIROCK Custom Homes

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Wayne Littlejohn Remodel

User

This is an example of a midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

BEACH HOUSE

Susan Glick Interiors

LIVING ROOM OPEN FLOOR PLAN SHELL TOP GAME TABLE WITH CIRCULAR BANQUETTE SEATING
Inspiration for 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.

Private House, West Kensington, London

Layzell Architects

Traditional living room in London with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Pebble Trail Way Project

Studio 853 design

Photographer: Kevin Belanger Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Ottawa with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Vista Las Palmas

Kore Residential

Inspiration for a midcentury living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Moolap Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Builder: Clark Homes Photographer: Chrissie Francis Stylist: Mel Wilson
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, ceramic floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a standard fireplace.

Castle Ridge Court, Fort Collins

Pam Sunderman Design

kathy peden photography
Photo of a transitional living room in Denver with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

The Atkinson Model at Sanders Garden

Ball Homes

The Atkinson is a spacious ranch plan with three or more bedrooms. The main living areas, including formal dining, share an open layout with 10'ceilings. The kitchen has a generous island with counter dining, a spacious pantry, and breakfast area with multiple windows. The family rooms is shown here with direct vent fireplace with stone hearth and surround and built-in bookcases. Enjoy premium outdoor living space with a large covered patio with optional direct vent fireplace. The primary bedroom is located off a semi-private hall and has a trey ceiling and triple window. The luxury primary bath with separate vanities is shown here with standalone tub and tiled shower. Bedrooms two and three share a hall bath, and there is a spacious utility room with folding counter. Exterior details include a covered front porch, dormers, separate garage doors, and hip roof.

Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace 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.