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Golden Isles Residence 1
Golden Isles Residence 1
2id Interiors2id Interiors
Emilio Collavino
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan living room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace, no tv and grey floors.
Woodinville Retreat
Woodinville Retreat
UserUser
This fireplace was handcrafted and dry-stacked by an artisan mason who shaped and placed each stone by hand. Our designer hand-picked stones from each palate to coordinate with the interior finishes. Remaining stones were also hand-selected for the outdoor kitchen, adjacent to this space. Photo: Clarity NW Photography
Lentor Residence
Lentor Residence
Atelier HereAtelier Here
Expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Singapore with grey walls and grey floors.
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
Merlin Custom Home BuildersMerlin Custom Home Builders
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home Living Room
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Las Vegas with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media unit and grey floors.
Medfield, Ma.
Medfield, Ma.
color theory Bostoncolor theory Boston
photo: Michael J Lee
Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal open plan living room in Boston with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood flooring and a built-in media unit.
Hollywood Regency Style @ The Morse House
Hollywood Regency Style @ The Morse House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Our clients wanted their home to be host to charity functions, community events, and their family and friends, as well as a showcase for their eclectic and colorful art collection featuring works by local Oakland artists. Oh, and when they moved in, they did the work to register the house as an Oakland Historical Landmark. The fact that the couple was looking to upgrade their living room in the Hollywood Regency style (which is known for bold colors, shiny metallics, luxe fabrics, and an eye to mixing opulence with comfort while holding true to the glamor of 1930s Hollywood) made this project all the more inspiring and fun for me and my team. John recalls, “We wanted a place that was glamorous, and compelling, so that people who visit would be excited and inspired by it!” Our mission was to bring the very grand living room with its high ceilings and leaded glass bay windows to the next level for the family (including grown children Tom and Mandela) and their guests — ranging in number from 6 to 60 or more, on any given day or night. The Hollywood Regency aesthetic was a perfect canvas for mixing and matching with the couple’s significant and hyper-local pop art collection, including pieces by famed Oakland artists Mel Ramos and K-Dub. Kim and John’s personal views and aesthetics, together with their vibrant art collection, called for a bold design that is more funky and eclectic overall than many owners of historic homes like this tend to prefer. I mean, don’t get me wrong; many of our clients like to do something a little daring, and often they opt for elements of glam. However, John and Kim agreeing to our specification of a pair of peacock blue sofas — that is no small commitment to audacious color! Another furnishing element I love from this project is the custom-designed birds-eye-maple and antique glass inset bar — on wheels, which allows flexibility: a bartender can serve a large party from behind it or it can be turned around for use as self-service for a more intimate gathering. My team and I couldn’t be more proud to have created a design that inspires and supports this family so that they may continue to make significant contributions to their causes and community.
The Westbrooke at Saddle Ridge
The Westbrooke at Saddle Ridge
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
This 2-story home with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 3-car garage and an inviting front porch. A dramatic 2-story ceiling welcomes you into the foyer where hardwood flooring extends throughout the dining room, kitchen, and breakfast area. The foyer is flanked by the study to the left and the formal dining room with stylish ceiling trim and craftsman style wainscoting to the right. The spacious great room with 2-story ceiling includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround and trim detail above the mantel. Adjacent to the great room is the kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen is well-appointed with slate stainless steel appliances, Cambria quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and attractive cabinetry featuring shaker crown molding. The sunny breakfast area provides access to the patio and backyard. The owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail includes a private bathroom with 6’ tile shower with a fiberglass base, an expansive closet, and double bowl vanity with cultured marble top. The 2nd floor includes 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Parkwood Road Residence Living Room
Parkwood Road Residence Living Room
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Selections & Furnishings | Charles Cudd De Novo, Architecture | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling
Glass House with Pool Views
Glass House with Pool Views
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of an expansive modern mezzanine living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
TRANSITIONAL FARMHOUSE
TRANSITIONAL FARMHOUSE
UserUser
art gallery, benjamin moore off white, custom sofa, floor lamp, gallery wall, leather ottoman, linen sofa, montauk sofa, stone fireplace,
Photo of an expansive farmhouse living room in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Style Home Extends Living Space with AG Millworks Bi-Fold Doors
Modern Farmhouse Style Home Extends Living Space with AG Millworks Bi-Fold Doors
AG MillworksAG Millworks
A modern farmhouse style home enjoys an extended living space created by AG Millworks Bi-Fold Patio Doors. Photo by Danny Chung
Expansive country open plan living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a wooden fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Canal Walk
Canal Walk
Alfonso DiLauroAlfonso DiLauro
This two story family room was designed for comfort. The challenge was the size and height of the space needed lot's of fabrics and textures to create a place that is inviting . The sheers are from Kravet fabrics ,coffer table done in gilded iron and stone top is from Lexington Home brand. The custom sectional is covered in a tan and black tweet and accented in peacock blue and multi color pillows . The cable knit throw is from Home Goods. The game table is the perfect size in this room and is matched with smoke gray club chairs with silver nail heads. The fireplace is finish with a custom mantel stained in walnut and a limestone surround.
Lighting New York
Lighting New York
Lighting New YorkLighting New York
This is an example of an expansive scandi open plan living room in New York with grey walls, concrete flooring and no fireplace.
Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip
McClean DesignMcClean Design
Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat- Living Room
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat- Living Room
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
Level Three: We selected a suspension light (metal, glass and silver-leaf) as a key feature of the living room seating area to counter the bold fireplace. It lends drama (albeit, subtle) to the room with its abstract shapes. The silver planes become ephemeral when they reflect and refract the environment: high storefront windows overlooking big blue skies, roaming clouds and solid mountain vistas. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego
Raleigh Hills Ranch I Whole House Remodel
Raleigh Hills Ranch I Whole House Remodel
COOPER Design BuildCOOPER Design Build
These homeowners are sure to impress all of their guests with this beautiful open concept floor plan.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional open plan living room in Portland with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and multi-coloured floors.
VILLA WA
VILLA WA
Laurent Guillaud-Lozanne Architecte DPLGLaurent Guillaud-Lozanne Architecte DPLG
Expansive contemporary open plan living room in Lyon with a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey walls and a wall mounted tv.
Skandinavisch Wohnbereich
Skandinavisch Wohnbereich
Photo of an expansive scandinavian open plan living room in Munich with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Estates at Southgate Showhome
Estates at Southgate Showhome
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
• SEE THROUGH FIREPLACE WITH CUSTOM TRIMMED MANTLE AND MARBLE SURROUND • TWO STORY CEILING WITH CUSTOM DESIGNED WINDOW WALLS • CUSTOM TRIMMED ACCENT COLUMNS
Gustavson Dundes Architecture
Gustavson Dundes Architecture
Gustavson Dundes Architecture & Design, LLPGustavson Dundes Architecture & Design, LLP
Renovation of 6,000 sf duplex apartment overlooking Central Park. Photos by Peter Paige
Photo of an expansive contemporary living room in New York with grey walls and concrete flooring.

Expansive Living Room with Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

Looking for Expansive living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are Expansive living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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