Cody Jordan
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, painted wood floors and grey floor.

Grand Oaks

Custom Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Jacksonville with green walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Signature Series

Acucraft Fireplaces

Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with beige walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Midcentury Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Charlotte with grey walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

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アトリエ137 | atelier137 Architectural Design Office

This is an example of a small scandinavian living room in Other with painted wood floors, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Rustic Glam Loft

S&K Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a large country formal loft-style living room in St Louis with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Light, Bright and Airy Art Studio

Cream & Black Interior Design

Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Contemporary Artist Retreat

Annie Santulli Designs

Clean walls with neutral colored furniture to showcase the large pieces of art. Built in, grey feature wall with lit floating shelves are used to exhibit pieces of sculpture in their best light. Clean charcoal end tables act as pedestals and the lux fabric on the sectional add to the gallery feeling while still allowing guests to sit in comfort. Robert Brantley Photography

Hudson Residence

Prime Projects

The living space is anchored with a deep velvet black sofa by Rove Concepts sitting on a silver grey-toned Armadillo&co rug. A timeless Noguchi coffee table adds a sense of elegance to the minimal interior.

Grange Flagshipstore Oldenzaal

Smellink Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Amsterdam with a library, white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

リビングダイニング

サンユーハウジング

デザインコンセプトは「インダストリアル」。繁華街に程近い立地を生かして、間取りの中にホームオフィスを組み込み、グラフィックデザイナーやプログラマー、コピーライター等、自宅での作業スペースが必要な生活スタイルには快適な空間を計画しました。ラージサイズのダイニングテーブルでは、仕事の打ち合わせが終わった後のミニパーティー。楽しい時間と充実のワークライフが実現しそうな空間をプランニングしました。

Wood＆Black インダストリアルキッチン

納得住宅工房株式会社

一直線に並んだ I 型のLDK。リビングは勾配天井の吹き抜けになっていて明るくて開放的。天井の高さを変えることで空間にリズムが生まれ、より立体的にLDKを楽しめます。
Modern open concept living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, painted wood floors and grey floor.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Rooms, Muswell Hill

Born & Bred Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in London with beige walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Z-Lite 9-Light Halliwell Chandelier, Bronze

Z-LIte

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Calgary with grey walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Usine de bonbons-loft 92

Sylvie Bagros

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with grey walls, painted wood floors and grey floor.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Rooms, Muswell Hill

Born & Bred Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in London with beige walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Little Hadham, Hertfordshire

Nicola Chambers - Architect

Christina Bull Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Hertfordshire with a wood stove, grey floor and painted wood floors.

Luxury Living Room

Up For Grabs Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary formal living room in London with grey walls, painted wood floors, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Framed Art

Artmill Group

Photo courtesy Eva Quateman Interiors - evaquateman.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Aménagement d'un loft

Kap Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, painted wood floors, a concealed tv and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood Floors and Grey Floor

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.