Country open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

New "Scaled Down" Home

Kathleen Townsend Interior Design, LLC

Open Concept design provides view from Living Room into their kitchen/dining area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This gorgeous lake home sits right on the water's edge. It features a harmonious blend of rustic and and modern elements, including a rough-sawn pine floor, gray stained cabinetry, and accents of shiplap and tongue and groove throughout.

Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry

Omnia Construction

Photo of a transitional living room in Charlotte with grey walls, a standard fireplace, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Kitchen/Living Room Remodel (Chapman)

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood walls.

Modern Santa Fe Home

Pink Dwelling

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with grey walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Synterra Loop Project

First Choice Custom Builders

Open living space concept with rock fireplace, open shelving, vaulted ceiling with beam.
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Timeless Fireplace with Stacked Stone Surround and Walnut Mantel in Living Room

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

California Transitional

TLN INTERIORS

Part of the appeal of this room is the large sliding door that looks out on the yard and patio. By utilizing neutral tones, earthy elements, and a variety of textures, we were able to bring some of that natural beauty in.

Whole House Remodel

Thomas Consulting and Construction

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Diablo Transitional Sitting Room Remodel With White Paneled Wainscoting

Gayler Design Build

This new sitting room now features white paneled wainscoting that beautifully ties into the custom built-ins with beadboard panels, open shelving, and uplighting. The new gas fireplace is finished with Ledgestone in the color Latte, beautifully tying in with the soft Dove Gray walls. The wood flooring used in the kitchen/family room is also utilized in this space for continuity. The result? A lovely retreat for two!

Farmhouse to Fabulous

TKS Design Group

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Brown Court Fireplace

Darlington Design

Photo of a country living room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concealed tv and beige floor.

Townhouse for a Well-Travelled Executive

JTID Inc.

Aside from the media console, our client had acquired most furniture pieces prior to the remodel. The fireplace was redesigned around the television screen which we recessed into a niche. We sheathed the surround with uneven stacked slate pieces. The custom “beam” mantel was hand distressed. It is used to display antique tea pots.

Americana Farmhouse | Hillsboro Whole House Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Function meets style with this stunning built-in bookshelf and storage unit, the perfect solution for keeping your space organized and beautifully curated.

Skyler Residence

Toebben Builders

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Cincinnati with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Great Room

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Large country open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

VILLA DEBORA INTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

This is an example of an expansive country open concept living room in Milan with a library, a two-sided fireplace, exposed beam, vaulted, panelled walls, grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Olin Living Room

Linda Rosen Interiors

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Ledgestone Home

Dana Rose Design, LLC

Photo of a large transitional loft-style living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor and exposed beam.

Stacked Stone 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.