Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with a standard fireplace, grey floor, white walls, slate floors, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Country Living Room

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Gloucestershire with white walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace and grey floor.

Living Room

The Well Dressed Window

Material like grass shades at the window help to add texture and bring the natural elements in.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Snug Sitting Room

Kellie Sabey Homes

Miriam Sheridan Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country living room in Surrey with grey walls, slate floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Southampton Pool Room

Hampton Design

Design ideas for a beach style living room in New York with slate floors, white walls and grey floor.

Lincoln

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Brookline Carriage House

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, slate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Dramatic Family Home

Wiles Design Group

In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Harmonizing a serene palette, this living space features a plush gray sofa accented by striking blue chairs. A fireplace anchors the room, complemented by curated artwork, creating a sophisticated ambience. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design

Myrtle

McClellan | Tellone

Mitchell Kearney Photography
Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

House with a Red Wall

Kohn Shnier architects

This single family home sits on a tight, sloped site. Within a modest budget, the goal was to provide direct access to grade at both the front and back of the house. The solution is a multi-split-level home with unconventional relationships between floor levels. Between the entrance level and the lower level of the family room, the kitchen and dining room are located on an interstitial level. Within the stair space “floats” a small bathroom. The generous stair is celebrated with a back-painted red glass wall which treats users to changing refractive ambient light throughout the house. Black brick, grey-tinted glass and mirrors contribute to the reasonably compact massing of the home. A cantilevered upper volume shades south facing windows and the home’s limited material palette meant a more efficient construction process. Cautious landscaping retains water run-off on the sloping site and home offices reduce the client’s use of their vehicle. The house achieves its vision within a modest footprint and with a design restraint that will ensure it becomes a long-lasting asset in the community. Photo by Tom Arban

Cuervo Paluxy Ranch

Jan Jones LLC

Inspiration for a large country formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Oak framed thatched roof cottage

User

This is an example of a country living room in Other with white walls, slate floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Shades

Dave Coleman's Windows To The World, INC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Philadelphia with white walls, slate floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Snug Sitting Room

Kellie Sabey Homes

Miriam Sheridan Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in Surrey with grey walls, slate floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Farmhouse on the Lake

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography MSI Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

DUTCH COLONIAL RENOVATION

Whitlock Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Charlotte with white walls, slate floors, no tv and grey floor.

Rustic Casual

Interior Concepts, Inc.

Photographer: Geoffrey Hodgdon
Photo of a large country formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Hillsborough Vaastu Residence

Marc Newman Architect

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, slate floors, grey floor and exposed beam.

Cozy Cabin with Rustic Charm

Angelica Henry Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Phoenix with brown walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Miami Beach Design-Build

James Cross Inc

Design by: Home Vision DNA Photo by: Pascal Depuhl
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, slate floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Slate 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.