Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in London with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Captain's Deck, Seapath Yacht Club

Design Results: Creative Coastal Living

An inviting great room with a soft, neutral palette lends sophistication to a rental venue that sleeps 21. A large rectangular table for ten allows for fine dining and great conversation bathed in the glow of a hanging linear pendant. The ample, deep seating nearby is on such a large scale that the sofa had to be hoisted up two floors on a forklift!

Traditional Frames

Deco TV Frames

Shown here is our Antique Gold & Black style frame on a Samsung The Frame television. Affordably priced from $299 and specially made for Samsung The Frame TVs.

Раздвижная перегородка

Зоя Малашкина / Студия Z-Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional living room with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Urbana Condo

MH2G

Interior Designer Julissa De los Santos, MH2G. Furniture, furnishings and accessories from Modern Home 2 Go (MH2G). Photography by Francisco Aguila.
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Royal Foxhunt, Orland Park

NZ DESIGN & ASSOCIATES INC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

College Park New Build

Gail Barley Interiors, LLC

Staging by MHM Staging.
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Appartement Diderot ll

Agathe Marimbert architecte

Philippe Billard
Design ideas for a large scandinavian living room in Paris with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Split Level Modern Renovation

Clear Home Design

mid century living room decor with shag rug in pale grey, mid century grey sofa with cobalt blue accent pillows. metallic amorphous shape cocktail table. swivel cobalt blue velvet chairs. living room art deco inspired built ins around the fireplace. wall mounted mirror over quartzite fireplace. mid century side table.

Bay Cottage - Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Boone Construction Photographer: M-Buck Studio This lakefront farmhouse skillfully fits four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in this carefully planned open plan. The symmetrical front façade sets the tone by contrasting the earthy textures of shake and stone with a collection of crisp white trim that run throughout the home. Wrapping around the rear of this cottage is an expansive covered porch designed for entertaining and enjoying shaded Summer breezes. A pair of sliding doors allow the interior entertaining spaces to open up on the covered porch for a seamless indoor to outdoor transition. The openness of this compact plan still manages to provide plenty of storage in the form of a separate butlers pantry off from the kitchen, and a lakeside mudroom. The living room is centrally located and connects the master quite to the home’s common spaces. The master suite is given spectacular vistas on three sides with direct access to the rear patio and features two separate closets and a private spa style bath to create a luxurious master suite. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, one of which a private bath. The other two bedrooms share a bath that thoughtfully provides privacy between the shower and vanity.

The Minnehaha

Oakland Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Vallejo Court Project

AFT Construction

Living Room with coffered ceiling and wood flooring. Large windows for natural light
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Gordon Head Oceanview Home

Trudi Jones Design

Jody Beck Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv, brown floor and a plaster fireplace surround.

Window Treatments

Living Designs by MB LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Banker's Hill Loft

RACHEL LARRAINE INTERIORS

BRADLEY SCHWEIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Small midcentury loft-style living room in San Diego with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Sectional w/ Cudler End

Bejnar's Fine Furniture

Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Detroit with grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

East Hampton Coastal

Sea Green Designs

Sequined Asphalt Studio Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

It’s a garage. It’s an apartment. It’s both.

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

Relatives spending the weekend? Daughter moving back in? Could you use a spare bedroom for surprise visitors? Here’s an idea that can accommodate that occasional guest while maintaining your distance: Add a studio apartment above your garage. Studio apartments are often called mother-in-law apartments, perhaps because they add a degree of privacy. They have their own kitchen, living room and bath. Often they feature a Murphy bed. With appliances designed for micro homes becoming more popular it’s easier than ever to plan for and build a studio apartment. Rick Jacobson began this project with a large garage, capable of parking a truck and SUV, and storing everything from bikes to snowthrowers. Then he added a 500+ square foot apartment above the garage. Guests are welcome to the apartment with a private entrance inside a fence. Once inside, the apartment’s open design floods it with daylight from two large skylights and energy-efficient Marvin double hung windows. A gas fireplace below a 42-inch HD TV creates a great entertainment center. It’s all framed with rough-cut black granite, giving the whole apartment a distinctive look. Notice the ¾ inch thick tongue in grove solid oak flooring – the perfect accent to the grey and white interior design. The kitchen features a gas range with outdoor-vented hood, and a space-saving refrigerator and freezer. The custom kitchen backsplash was built using 3 X 10 inch gray subway glass tile. Black granite countertops can be found in the kitchen and bath, and both featuring under mounted sinks. The full ¾ bath features a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with 4 x 12 inch ceramic subway tiles arranged in a vertical pattern for a unique look. 6 x 24 inch gray porcelain floor tiles were used in the bath. A full-sized murphy bed folds out of the wall cabinet, offering a great view of the fireplace and HD TV. On either side of the bed, 3 built-in closets and 2 cabinets provide ample storage space. And a coffee table easily converts to a laptop computer workspace for traveling professionals or FaceBook check-ins. The result: An addition that has already proved to be a worthy investment, with the ability to host family and friends while appreciating the property’s value.

Apartment ER

OPUS.AD

Alison Gootee, Studio D
This is an example of a small traditional open concept living room in New York with a home bar, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.