Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, bamboo floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Lewiston ADU

HDR Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, grey floor and vaulted.

Wolf Meadow

Artisan Timber Works llc

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Vernacular Modern

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a country open concept living room in Minneapolis with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, brown walls, grey floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Transitional Home - Living Room

Lifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Camino Capistrano 1 - Dana Point

South Pointe Construction

Design ideas for a large beach style formal open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

SoBo Mid-Century

Amy Pigliacampo Interiors

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, vaulted and wood.

In-Law Suite

Faye Cowie Designs

In-law suite in 2 story garage
This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Cool Contemporary

HoneyBee Designz

Contemporary living room with custom walnut and porcelain like marble wall feature.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

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.

Rustic Cabin: Living Room

Wiles Design Group

Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/

Tiburon Re-Style

Marracar Design

Client wanted to freshen up their living room space to make it feel contemporary with a coastal flare
This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Yungaburra House

neil design

An oversize bespoke cast concrete bench seat provides seating and display against the wall. Light fills the open living area which features polished concrete flooring and VJ wall lining.

Wombat House

Richard Cole Architecture

A new house in Wombat, near Young in regional NSW, utilises a simple linear plan to respond to the site. Facing due north and using a palette of robust, economical materials, the building is carefully assembled to accommodate a young family. Modest in size and budget, this building celebrates its place and the horizontality of the landscape.

XS Residence

Scale of Creativity - Architektur und Planung

XS residence is a living concept proposal for singles. The project is characterized by its L-shaped, elevated floor. The height differences on the floor as well as on the ceiling are the sole elements that define the space. The apartment is hence transparent, yet given the sense of rooms and corners. This former warehouse has existing pipes cutting through the interior at the entry where it resulted in stairs and undesirable, immediate climbs. By embracing the obstacle and extending it, the reading of the new, one bedroom apartment is as pure as lines (flows) and surfaces (spaces). The heart of the radial layout is a sunken gathering platform. This introvert space is embraced by the elevated floor, which serves as the extension of seating, The visitors thereby sit naturally facing each other and converse. The elevated outer ring is an active, fluid platform which receives visitors. At its height, the dinning guests have a great view toward the city skyline which is otherwise hindered. This space also creates a buffer to the exterior where neighbors pass by. The renovation removed the old flat ceiling, exposing the pitched roof structure to enhance the scale change of the space. The apartment is at its maximum height where activities and interactions take place and shrinks at the perimeter. It is an open layout with sense of spaces and intimacy.

Mid Century Urban Studio With an Office Space

Spacejoy

Multi Functional Space: Mid Century Urban Studio For this guest bedroom and office space, we work with texture, contrasting colors and your existing pieces to pull together a multifunctional space. We'll move the desk near the closet, where we'll add in a comfortable black and leather desk chair. A statement art piece and a light will pull together the office. For the guest bed, we'll utilize the small nook near the windows. An articulating wall light, mountable shelf and basket will provide some functionality and comfort for guests. Cozy pillows and lush bedding enhance the cozy feeling. A small gallery wall featuring Society6 prints and a couple frames for family photos adds an interesting focal point. For the other wall, we'll have a TV plant and chair. This would be a great spot for a play area and the baskets throughout the room will provide storage.

Oxden Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Newcastle, WA

Flooret

Dark, striking, modern. This dark floor with white wire-brush is sure to make an impact. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Rancho Santa Fe Home

Sage Home Design

This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

New Build - Lane Cove River Overlook

YBC One

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, grey floor and vaulted.

Bow Tie House

John Patrick Cunningham / Architect

The public area is split into 4 overlapping spaces, centrally separated by the kitchen. Here is a view of the lounge.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with a music area, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Living Room Design Photos with Grey Floor and Vaulted

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.