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Smith Mountain Lake

R Titus Designs

This is an example of a traditional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodels

Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

This is an example of a transitional formal living room in San Diego with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

A Warm Mid Century Modern Feel

Décor Aid

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Village Dr. Great Room and Kitchen Remodel

Horizon Interior Design

The wall separating the kitchen from the living room was removed, creating this beautiful open concept living area. The carpeting was replaced with hardwood in a dark stain, and the blue, grey and white rug create a welcoming area to lounge on the new sectional. Gugel Photography A couple living in Washington Township wanted to completely open up their kitchen, dining, and living room space, replace dated materials and finishes and add brand-new furnishings, lighting, and décor to reimagine their space. They were dreaming of a complete kitchen remodel with a new footprint to make it more functional, as their old floor plan wasn't working for them anymore, and a modern fireplace remodel to breathe new life into their living room area. Our first step was to create a great room space for this couple by removing a wall to open up the space and redesigning the kitchen so that the refrigerator, cooktop, and new island were placed in the right way to increase functionality and prep surface area. Rain glass tile backsplash made for a stunning wow factor in the kitchen, as did the pendant lighting added above the island and new fixtures in the dining area and foyer. Since the client's favorite color was blue, we sprinkled it throughout the space with a calming gray and white palette to ground the colorful pops. Wood flooring added warmth and uniformity, while new dining and living room furnishings, rugs, and décor created warm, welcoming, and comfortable gathering areas with enough seating to entertain guests. Finally, we replaced the fireplace tile and mantel with modern white stacked stone for a contemporary update.

Midcentury Living Room Design

Liane Elizabeth Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Detroit with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Fort Myers Beach - remodel

H & R Cabinets Inc

TV area with art niches on each side. All cabinetry suspended. Led lighting under cabinetry and LED puck lights in each niche opening. Great view of the water

Bel Air Full Home Remodel

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Stunning high ceilings living room with custom cabinets
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and a wall-mounted tv.

Квартира в современной классике

SOVA interiors

Сергей Красюк
Mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with grey walls.

Modern Penthouse

Robin Gannon Interiors

Featured in the Winter 2019 issue of Modern Luxury Interiors Boston! Photo credit: Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a transitional living room in Boston with grey walls.

Villa, South of France

Cobalt Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Nice with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Tudor Renovation

The Fox Group

Design ideas for a traditional formal living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Queen Anne Craftsman Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

A light beige and gray transitional style living room with pops of greens and blues.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal living room in Seattle with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and medium hardwood floors.

Un hogar muy especial para una persona muy especial.

Estibaliz Martín

Las zonas tanto del salón como del comedor gozan de grandes ventanales por los que nunca falta la luz natural.
Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Bilbao with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Cameron Oaks

Ally Whalen Design

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Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Living Room

Moldovan Interior Design

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Elegant Grey Media Unit - Hampton, London.

Fitted Lifestyles

Photo of a large modern living room in London with grey walls, no fireplace, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Persano Model Fort Myers, Florida

Carrie Cross/Carlton Naumann Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

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FURNITURE Amelia armchair in polla cornflower, Oak Furniture Land Shay rustic oak and painted small sideboard, Oak Furniture Land ACCESSORIES Esprit water lily rug, The Rug Seller

Addition to majestic 1914 colonial home

The Remodeling Company

This living room, which opens to the kitchen, has everything you need. Plenty of built-ins to display and store treasures, a gas fireplace to add warmth on a cool evening and easy access to the beautifully landscaped yard. Damianos Photography

Living Room Design Photos with Grey Walls

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.