This is an example of a beach style living room in Providence with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor, timber and wood walls.

East Star

Triple Dot Design Studio

The heritage home needed updating, but the character was to remain. The original fireplace in the home was retained and a new concrete surround was added for a timeless and classic look.

Modern Farm House

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Large open living with corner brick fireplace and natural light coming from above. Shiplap ceiling and beams.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Frenchville Remodel

Deborah Hook

This re-designed fireplace was created by covering the old fireplace with drywall and stacked stone to give it new life. Faux drawers were created at the bottom of the bookcases to cover those portions of the raised hearth, creating the look of a tall slender fireplace.

Lake Haven

Glas Associates

The great room fireplace with white shiplap built-ins on both sides even has a spot for the family pet bed Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Westport, CT Home

Beth Krupa Interiors

Jewel Toned Family Room Featuring an artisan-made steel cocktail table, curated original acrylic resin art, custom designed hand knotted wool silk rug from Nepal, leather ottoman.

Legacy Mountain Ranch Great Room

Fusion Interiors

With this big family we maximized seating with two large sofas and 2 recliners and a large 9 x 12 area rug hand made in Nepal certified child labor free.

Lake Haven

Glas Associates

Beautiful open concept great room with wood shiplap ceilings and double barn doors leading into a music room. Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Hermosa Beach Custom

Hudson Home

Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, grey walls, timber, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

43rd

Northwest Building Supply

Photo of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Oklahoma City with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

Town Line Residence

Highland Builders LLC

A Cozy living room with show stopping walnut stained beams and stunning Aspen stone fireplace.
Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

The Rambler

George Pendleton & Co., Inc.

Rustic Hoopers Creek stone fireplace, post and beam construction, vaulted shiplap ceiling, massive White Oak scissior trusses, a touch of reclaimed, mule deer antler chandelier, with large widows giving abundant natural light, all work together to make this a special one-of-a-kind space.

Open Shut House

WALA

The sunken Living Room is positioned next to the Kitchen with an overhanging island bench that blurs the distinction between these two spaces. Photo by Dave Kulesza.

Lake Breeze Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and panelled walls.

North Ringwood Hamptons Style Renovation

Everlong Constructions

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Melbourne with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and timber.

St. Albert Regency Heights Estates - Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Friends and neighbors of an owner of Four Elements asked for help in redesigning certain elements of the interior of their newer home on the main floor and basement to better reflect their tastes and wants (contemporary on the main floor with a more cozy rustic feel in the basement). They wanted to update the look of their living room, hallway desk area, and stairway to the basement. They also wanted to create a 'Game of Thrones' themed media room, update the look of their entire basement living area, add a scotch bar/seating nook, and create a new gym with a glass wall. New fireplace areas were created upstairs and downstairs with new bulkheads, new tile & brick facades, along with custom cabinets. A beautiful stained shiplap ceiling was added to the living room. Custom wall paneling was installed to areas on the main floor, stairway, and basement. Wood beams and posts were milled & installed downstairs, and a custom castle-styled barn door was created for the entry into the new medieval styled media room. A gym was built with a glass wall facing the basement living area. Floating shelves with accent lighting were installed throughout - check out the scotch tasting nook! The entire home was also repainted with modern but warm colors. This project turned out beautiful!

Lake Muskoka Cottage

Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living

This is an example of a beach style living room in Toronto with grey walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv, blue floor, timber and vaulted.

FERRY ROAD, SAG HARBOR

Blue Ocean Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and timber.

Schist House, Wanaka, Blackened Steel Fireplace Surround

Dunlop Builders

The interior showcases the schist work along with a combination of materials including blackened steel, American Oak.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, painted wood floors, a ribbon fireplace, brown floor, timber and vaulted.

Sharron's Kitchen and Living Room

Endurance Excavation and Build

Full gut and remodel of this living room, new shiplap ceiling, new LED Lights, stacked stone on the fireplace, limestone threshold, new cedar beams, new hardwood flooring, Enameling and staining.

Living Room Design Photos with Grey Walls and Timber

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.