Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Living Room Makeover

Kami Gray Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Portland with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Handsome On Portola

Kari McIntosh Design

Julie Mikos Photography
Inspiration for a small modern open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Shawnee First Floor Remodel and Furnishing

Design Connection, Inc.

When our clients receive a drastic design change complete with new furnishings, many times there is an accessory, painting, or a special piece of furniture that they would love to see incorporated into their new design. These treasured pieces tend to serve as a jumping point in our designs; colors are pulled from a painting and used to tie a color scheme together, or, as in this case, their mid-century wood pieces anchors the new furniture selections and balances the re-design of this newly remodeled transitional great room which feature the CR Laine Atticus Sofa, CR Laine Masquerade Ottomans, and CR Laine Holly Swivel Chairs. See all of the Before and After pics and read more about this project here: http://www.designconnectioninc.com/first-floor-remodel-a-design-connection-inc-featured-project/

Coburg Cottage

DC Fine Homes Inc.

DC Fine Homes Inc.
Mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Portland with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

West Mount Airy Renovation

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

#ModernCottage

Ember & Brune

Photo of a transitional enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Elkton Waterfront Home

Avalon Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a large beach style open concept living room in Baltimore with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Sacramento, CA Vaulted Ceiling, Open Kitchen

The Cousins

Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Hidden Cove Kitchen and Living

Alair Homes Plano

This house has a cool modern vibe, but the pre-rennovation layout was not working for these homeowners. We were able to take their vision of an open kitchen and living area and make it come to life. Simple, clean lines and a large great room are now in place. We tore down dividing walls and came up with an all new layout. These homeowners are absolutely loving their home with their new spaces! Design by Hatfield Builders | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Great Room Area - Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room

Aspen Homes

Open Great room, brick fireplace, white wood mantle, 18 foot vaulted ceilings
Large arts and crafts formal loft-style living room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, a brick fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Arts District Remodel

Laura Manchee Designs

Living Room designed around client's art collection with a decorative finish on the brick fireplace. | Photo Credit: Miro Dvorscak
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Custom Home: Hastings 2

Westridge Homes

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

Highland Village Transitional Farm House

Sterling Brook Custom Homes

Transitional farm house great room.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Richly Layered

HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.

Black and white hounds tooth rug graces the stairway. Elegant details usher in guests into this cozy living area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Monterey Vista Coastal Living Room

Beachy Boheme Interiors

This living room got an upgraded look with the help of new paint, furnishings, fireplace tiling and the installation of a bar area. Our clients like to party and they host very often... so they needed a space off the kitchen where adults can make a cocktail and have a conversation while listening to music. We accomplished this with conversation style seating around a coffee table. We designed a custom built-in bar area with wine storage and beverage fridge, and floating shelves for storing stemware and glasses. The fireplace also got an update with beachy glazed tile installed in a herringbone pattern and a rustic pine mantel. The homeowners are also love music and have a large collection of vinyl records. We commissioned a custom record storage cabinet from Hansen Concepts which is a piece of art and a conversation starter of its own. The record storage unit is made of raw edge wood and the drawers are engraved with the lyrics of the client's favorite songs. It's a masterpiece and will be an heirloom for sure.

Mid Century Magic

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

The family who has owned this home for twenty years was ready for modern update! Concrete floors were restained and cedar walls were kept intact, but kitchen was completely updated with high end appliances and sleek cabinets, and brand new furnishings were added to showcase the couple's favorite things. Troy Grant, Epic Photo

Brittwood

KCG Luxury Homes

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

Farmhouse Home with a Fashionable Interior

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana with ANM Photography
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Hampton Lake Residence - New Construction

Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Grey Walls and a Brick Fireplace Surround

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.