Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, grey floor, timber and vaulted.

1812 Justin

Birch & Brass

Contemporary formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Small Living Room

Wilkinson Brochier Interior Design

Small modern apartments benefit from a less is more design approach. To maximize space in this living room we used a rug with optical widening properties and wrapped a gallery wall around the seating area. Ottomans give extra seating when armchairs are too big for the space.

Kensington Terrace

Tollgard Design Group

This is an example of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch

NR Interiors

I was honored to work with these homeowners again, now to fully furnish this new magnificent architectural marvel made especially for them by Lake Flato Architects. Creating custom furnishings for this entire home is a project that spanned over a year in careful planning, designing and sourcing while the home was being built and then installing soon thereafter. I embarked on this design challenge with three clear goals in mind. First, create a complete furnished environment that complimented not competed with the architecture. Second, elevate the client’s quality of life by providing beautiful, finely-made, comfortable, easy-care furnishings. Third, provide a visually stunning aesthetic that is minimalist, well-edited, natural, luxurious and certainly one of kind. Ultimately, I feel we succeeded in creating a visual symphony accompaniment to the architecture of this room, enhancing the warmth and livability of the space while keeping high design as the principal focus. The centerpiece of this modern sectional is the collection of aged bronze and wood faceted cocktail tables to create a sculptural dynamic focal point to this otherwise very linear space. From this room there is a view of the solar panels installed on a glass ceiling at the breezeway. Also there is a 1 ton sliding wood door that shades this wall of windows when needed for privacy and shade.

Casadecor 2020

Fotógrafo de arquitectura e interiores Pablo Sanz

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Madrid with grey walls and grey floor.

Driving Run Living Room

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Hobart with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor and panelled walls.

Murphy Home Interior

YE-H PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo of a modern living room in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace and grey floor.

Living Rooms

Michael Alan Kaskel

Photo of a transitional living room in Chicago with blue walls, carpet, grey floor and coffered.

In Plane Sight - Parlor

Drewett Works

With nearly 14,000 square feet of transparent planar architecture, In Plane Sight, encapsulates — by a horizontal bridge-like architectural form — 180 degree views of Paradise Valley, iconic Camelback Mountain, the city of Phoenix, and its surrounding mountain ranges. Large format wall cladding, wood ceilings, and an enviable glazing package produce an elegant, modernist hillside composition. The challenges of this 1.25 acre site were few: a site elevation change exceeding 45 feet and an existing older home which was demolished. The client program was straightforward: modern and view-capturing with equal parts indoor and outdoor living spaces. Though largely open, the architecture has a remarkable sense of spatial arrival and autonomy. A glass entry door provides a glimpse of a private bridge connecting master suite to outdoor living, highlights the vista beyond, and creates a sense of hovering above a descending landscape. Indoor living spaces enveloped by pocketing glass doors open to outdoor paradise. The raised peninsula pool, which seemingly levitates above the ground floor plane, becomes a centerpiece for the inspiring outdoor living environment and the connection point between lower level entertainment spaces (home theater and bar) and upper outdoor spaces. Project Details: In Plane Sight Architecture: Drewett Works Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Design: Est Est and client Photography: Werner Segarra Awards Room of the Year, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Platinum Award – Outdoor Room, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom Home or Spec 6,001 – 8,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards 2019

Sonoma Private Residence

Salt Shed Design Build

Modern farmohouse interior with T&G cedar cladding; exposed steel; custom motorized slider; cement floor; vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan creates a unified look

Jordan Remodel

R|House Design Build

New linear fireplace and media wall with custom cabinets
Inspiration for a large traditional living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

BEACH HOUSE

Susan Glick Interiors

OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH MODERN SECTIONAL AND SWIVEL CHAIRS FOR LOTS OF SEATING
Photo of 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.

All-white Mumbai apartment

Limehouse Design Studio

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Mumbai with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Interact

Warc Studio Architects

Living Rm & Fireplace featuring ply ceiling and rear wall
Large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

MM7 Ranch

rebaL design

Inspiration for a country living room in Denver with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Living Room

Johnston Design Group

Mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Cuervo Paluxy Ranch

Jan Jones LLC

Inspiration for a country open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace and grey floor.

Hillside Modern

Intrinsik Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Sequoia - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Cozy living room space with gas fireplace and large window for a ton of natural light!
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

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.