A contemporary holiday home located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula featuring rammed earth walls, timber lined ceilings and flagstone floors. This home incorporates strong, natural elements and the joinery throughout features custom, stained oak timber cabinetry and natural limestone benchtops. With a nod to the mid century modern era and a balance of natural, warm elements this home displays a uniquely Australian design style. This home is a cocoon like sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation with all the modern conveniences one could wish for thoughtfully integrated.

Ivanhoe Residence

DSdezines Interiors

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Santa Cruz Mountains Residence

Geoffrey Holton and Associates - GHA

© Photography by M. Kibbey
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James McCalligan Architects Portfolio

James McCalligan Architect

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Loughton House Open Plan Kitchen, Dining and Living Area

Studio Milne

An open plan kitchen, dining and living area in a family home in Loughton, Essex. The space is calming, serene and Scandinavian in style. The Holte Studio kitchen has timber veneer doors and a mixture of bespoke and IKEA cabinets behind the elm wood fronts. The downdraft hob is BORA, and the kitchen worktops are made from Caeserstone Quartz. The kitchen island has black matte bar stools and Original BTC pendant lights hanging above. The elm dining table and benches was made bespoke by Gavin Coyle Studio and the statement wall lights above are Lampe de Marseille. The chimney breast around the bioethanol fire is clad with tiles from Parkside which have a chamfer to add texture and interest. The cream boucle sofa is by Soho home and armchairs are by Zara Home. The biophilic design included bespoke planting low level dividing walls to create separation between the zones and add some greenery. Garden views can be seen throughout due to the large scale glazing.

Dando forma a un piso de obra nueva

Comodoos Interiores

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Astor Revival

Heidi Pribell Interiors

Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and grey floor.

Duplex Designed by BNK Group

Prashant Bhat Photography

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Atelier Reinvent

Atelier de Décorateurs Reinvent Luxembourg

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Beryl Avenue

Model By Design LLC

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Bibliothèque sur mesure acier et chêne

JOA France

Florent JOA
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Hauss

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
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Napoleon Fireplace Design Gallery

Wyckoff Heating Cooling

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St. Helena Guesthouse

Hawkins Interiors

Photo Credit: John Merkl
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Can Deus

Dawson Design Group

Brady Architectural Photography
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Spanish Oaks Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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Dramatic modern home

H.J. Martin and Son

Simple yet luxurious finishes and sleek geometric architectural details make this modern home one of a kind. Designer: Amy Gerber Photo: Mary Santaga

Bent Palms

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

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Duffield Drive

Jodell Clarke Designs

Living area looking through to the eat in kitchen. Photo by shoot2sell.
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Rock Creek Park Home

JD Ireland Interior Architecture + Design

With a brilliant bookcase backdrop, a comfortable and cozy upholstered chair complete with warm throw blanket and ample light for reading is an inviting nook in the Master Bedroom. Photo by Angie Seckinger.

Living Room Design Photos with Beige Walls 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.