Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Tampa with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

High End Estate Home for Family

Catherine Caporaso, ASID

Design ideas for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Saddle River House

kimberly peck architect

For this commission the client hired us to do the interiors of their new home which was under construction. The style of the house was very traditional however the client wanted the interiors to be transitional, a mixture of contemporary with more classic design. We assisted the client in all of the material, fixture, lighting, cabinetry and built-in selections for the home. The floors throughout the first floor of the home are a creme marble in different patterns to suit the particular room; the dining room has a marble mosaic inlay in the tradition of an oriental rug. The ground and second floors are hardwood flooring with a herringbone pattern in the bedrooms. Each of the seven bedrooms has a custom ensuite bathroom with a unique design. The master bathroom features a white and gray marble custom inlay around the wood paneled tub which rests below a venetian plaster domes and custom glass pendant light. We also selected all of the furnishings, wall coverings, window treatments, and accessories for the home. Custom draperies were fabricated for the sitting room, dining room, guest bedroom, master bedroom, and for the double height great room. The client wanted a neutral color scheme throughout the ground floor; fabrics were selected in creams and beiges in many different patterns and textures. One of the favorite rooms is the sitting room with the sculptural white tete a tete chairs. The master bedroom also maintains a neutral palette of creams and silver including a venetian mirror and a silver leafed folding screen. Additional unique features in the home are the layered capiz shell walls at the rear of the great room open bar, the double height limestone fireplace surround carved in a woven pattern, and the stained glass dome at the top of the vaulted ceilings in the great room.

Bears Club Custom

Luxe Design Studios

Photo of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

ColeDesign Studio - MODERN KITCHEN MAKEOVER

ColeDesign Studio

Virginia Macdonald Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Ritz Cove Remodel

Elevation Ave

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Flamingo Residence

Interiors by Maite Granda

We assisted the client with the selection of all construction finishes and the interior design phase.
Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with black walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Estate Home

CRC Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Port Royal Remodel

Houchin Construction Inc

Giovanni Photography
This is an example of a large eclectic formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

A.S.D Interiors - Classic Home

Erika Bierman Photography

Erika Bierman Photography
This is an example of a traditional formal living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace and marble floors.

Parade of Homes 2014

Natalie Miles Design

Kevin Kiernan
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Sunset Point

D'Asign Source

The interior has a rich old-world feel, thanks to details like the massive carved-stone fireplace which is the centerpiece for the home's great room.

VICTOR HUGO

atelier daaa

Photo : Romain Ricard
Design ideas for a large open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Pocket Doors

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

When the ceiling is a piece of art! We love these arched entryways and the elegance of this coffered ceiling with beams.
Photo of an expansive transitional formal open concept living room in Phoenix with marble floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace, beige walls and grey floor.

Private Residence in The Provence in Park Shore

Lovetto Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Day at the beach

User

View from above A nature-inspired color palette harmonizes with the ocean just outside. Stanley Wu
Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Formal Living Room

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Vaulted ceiling living room with a cast stone fireplace surround, mantel, millwork, and marble floor.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, a wall-mounted tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Contemporary Home

Annette Jaffe Interiors

Clean lines coupled with chic details, create a functional, stylish family room --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. --- For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/

European Elegance

Kritsonis Lindor

Expansive formal living room in Seattle with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and recessed.

Warm Contemporary Great Room

A. Klein Interior Design LLC

This home, in a beautiful wooded setting, was purchased by a family who wanted a large gathering space for their family to relax and watch the occasional Cubs game. To warm up the tall-ceilinged space we used an abundance of rich woods and cozy upholstered pieces. Photo Michael Alan Kaskel.

Living Room Design Photos with Marble Floors and a Standard Fireplace

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.