Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

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Karin Ross Designs

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Kansas City with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Victorian Family Home Dorset

Coral Interiors

Sasfi Hope-Ross
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Dorset with grey walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Classic Fire Places

Afterglow Energy

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Maison a vendre

Cathia Dion

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Montreal with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a wood fireplace surround.

The Dairy

Rendall & Wright

Images by Rachael Smith www.rachaelsmith.net
Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Victorian Family Home, Hertfordshire

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Inspiration for a transitional living room in Hertfordshire with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Grade II Listed Cottage: Sitting Room

Natalie Davies Interior Design

Currently living overseas, the owners of this stunning Grade II Listed stone cottage in the heart of the North York Moors set me the brief of designing the interiors. Renovated to a very high standard by the previous owner and a totally blank canvas, the brief was to create contemporary warm and welcoming interiors in keeping with the building’s history. To be used as a holiday let in the short term, the interiors needed to be high quality and comfortable for guests whilst at the same time, fulfilling the requirements of my clients and their young family to live in upon their return to the UK.

Jones Design Build

Rat Race Studios
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Minneapolis with grey walls and a wood stove.

Sitting Room, Chiswick

Post Prentis Design

For this space I wanted to create a comfortable sitting room which also made a bold and creative statement. Using vibrant patterns, colours and a variety of textures in the fabrics and furnishings I kept the walls more neutral in order to not distract from the art.

Winchester room with a view

At No 19

A long, narrow lounge / diner open plan to the kitchen which had been remodelled in the recent past. A bright orange glass splashback dictated the colour scheme. We removed a dated red brick fireplace with open fire and replaced it with an integrated cassette multi fuel burner. Bespoke display shelves and log storage was desinged and built. A bespoke chaise sofa and two accent chairs significantly improved capacity for seating. curtains with silver and copper metallic accents pulled the scheme together withouot detracting from the glorious open views.

Montclair Residence

Tierney Conner Architecture

This Montclair kitchen is given brand new life as the core of the house and is opened to its concentric interior and exterior spaces. This kitchen is now the entry, the patio area, the serving area and the dining area. The space is versatile as a daily home for a family of four as well as accommodating large groups for entertaining. An existing fireplace was re-faced and acts as an anchor to the renovations on all four sides of it. Brightly colored accents of yellow and orange give orientation to the constantly shifting perspectives within the home. Photo by David Duncan Livingston

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Beach style living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Ein Wanddurchbruch für mehr Raumgefühl

AnneLiWest|Berlin

Durch einen Wanddurchbruch erscheint der vorher geteilte Wohnbereich als Einheit
Contemporary open concept living room in Berlin with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

New Jersey Horse Farm

Taconic Builders Inc

Architect: Alan Wanzenberg Architect Interior Designer: Alexa Hampton Photo Credit: Brittany Ambridge
This is an example of a country living room in New York with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Transitional Elegance

Kitchens by Eileen

This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Scandi inspired Living Room

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No5 Interior Design
Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Surrey with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Cosy living area with log burner

Joanne Ibbotson Interior Design

Warm and cosy country style living room in soft sage grey/green and heather shades to reflect the local moorland colours. Curtains in Voyage 'Heather Moors' fabric, wool check cushions by 'Moon'. Tables from 'Loaf'

Custom Black Forest Home

KLo Home Design

Great room with custom fireplace
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and wood.

Living Room Design Photos with Grey Walls and a Wood Stove

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.