Living room with painted feature wall, pure wool carpet, linen sofa, mountain wall art and green accents Alatalo Bros
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floor.

Wazir

Shantanu Garg Design

Mid-sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in Other with grey floor and multi-coloured walls.

Modern Beach House

Miccaro Designs/Interiors by Michele

Warren Wilson Construction Luiza Matysiak Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, light hardwood floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Tranquil Minimal Modern Townhouse | As seen on Dwell.com

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio designed this gorgeous town home to reflect a quiet, tranquil aesthetic. We chose a neutral palette to create a seamless flow between spaces and added stylish furnishings, thoughtful decor, and striking artwork to create a cohesive home. We added a beautiful blue area rug in the living area that nicely complements the blue elements in the artwork. We ensured that our clients had enough shelving space to showcase their knickknacks, curios, books, and personal collections. In the kitchen, wooden cabinetry, a beautiful cascading island, and well-planned appliances make it a warm, functional space. We made sure that the spaces blended in with each other to create a harmonious home. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/minimalrowhome

Custom Fireplace

USi Stone & Tile

Wooden White 3D Marble Fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Calgary with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Oak Farm || Umbrian Limestone

Floors of Stone

Floors of Stone This living/garden room is the perfect mix of country and contemporary.
This is an example of a mid-sized country formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, limestone floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Sasha Berlin Design

Daniel D'Ottavio
Contemporary living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Ponoka Custom Home

Alair Homes Red Deer

A completely custom home featuring vaulted ceilings in the main living room, a custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The open concept floor plan gives this home a very modern and fluid feel.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Holmdale Road, London

User

Small contemporary open concept living room in London with grey walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Modern Family Room with Lineal Fireplace

JC Huffman Cabinetry

On Site Photography - Brian Hall
This is an example of a large transitional living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen Renovation and Living Room in Narberth

Larina Kase Interior Design

Magnolia Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Newtown Residence

Home Impact

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed living room in Sydney with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Contemporary & Sleek Gray Hardwood Flooring

Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Burroughs Wharf

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional living room in Boston with carpet, grey walls and grey floor.

Room Divider Large 3

NEE Fireplaces

The Room Divider is a striking eye-catching fire for your home. The connecting point for the Room Divider’s flue gas outlet is off-centre. This means that the concentric channel can be concealed in the rear wall, so that the top of the fireplace can be left open to give a spacious effect and the flame is visible, directly from the rear wall.

Rustic Zen

Locati Architects

Rustic Zen Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Cashmere Interior, Photography by Audrey Hall
Photo of a country formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

3D Model

Interiors By Shelly Preziosi

Large modern formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Knoll House

Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Jim Westphalen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Burlington with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, no tv and grey floor.

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.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.