Natural light and a view of the backyard brighten this great room. Upholstered furniture pairs with modern touches in the industrial coffee table and nailhead-trimmed chair.
Great Room With Modern Fireplace, Exposed Ceiling Beams
A large modern fireplace visually anchors this great room, which includes exposed wooden ceiling beams and a block wall designed to create the illusion of greater height.
Large Great Room With Arched Windows and Coffered Ceiling
This expansive white great room features ceiling molding that creates the impression of a deep coffered ceiling. The space also includes large arched windows and two sitting areas.
Neutral Transitional Great Room With Bicycle Pillow
In a large space, an area rug can be just the ticket to pull pieces of furniture together. Ideally, at least the front two legs of sofas and chairs should sit on top of the rug.
This two-story great room includes two seating areas -- one oriented toward the flat-screen TV, the other positioned to enjoy the warmth of the fireplace -- and are delineated by matching chandeliers. Telescoping glass doors slide completely open to fully connect the room to the pool deck for easy indoor-outdoor living.
Kitchen and living areas flow easily into each other, a lovely layout for a large family who love to spend time together. Bonus points: Durable fabrics let sofas and rugs stand up to kid life.
An oversized coffee table and armchairs flank the fireplace in this great room. Large windows and tropical plants give the space the look of a sunroom.
Great Room Sitting Area With Arched Windows and Large Art
This sitting area is part of an expansive great room that features arched windows, light-brown hardwood flooring, a white coffered ceiling and a large abstract painting. The sitting area includes a glass coffee table, a white sofa, two modern gray chairs and a gray area rug with geometric design.
Spacious Great Room Has Exposed Wood Beams and Great View
The great room of this Colorado mansion features a high ceiling with exposed wooden beams, a wide-plank wood floor, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows for a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.
In the redesign of this 3000-square foot family home, the main living areas were connected in an open concept layout, including the removal of ornate molding and built-in shelving units. Nature-inspired furnishings by Baker, Holly Hunt, Ralph Lauren Home and Bernhardt set a relaxing tone in the new spaces.
Open concept living still requires spatial planning. In this home, the designer divided up the great room into three defined spaces: living, casual dining and kitchen.
The home features views of the Lobos Creek Valley, Golden Gate Bridge and the ocean, so designers treated the vistas as artwork and framed windows in crisp black.
Since the HGTV Dream Home 2015 front door opens directly into the magnificent great room, guest get the perfect first impression of the bright, open home.
A hand-planed buffet table separates the kitchen from the great room in this transitional home. Handmade light sculptures by artist Suzanne Derrer replace traditional lamps, giving the room a whimsical quality.
Transitional Great Room Features Ceramic Deer Busts
Two large armchairs are angled toward the center of this great room, carving out a conversation area for two. Ceramic deer busts adorn the wall behind the chairs, adding rustic flair to the transitional space.
Great rooms are more popular today than ever before. But the wide open spaces can be daunting. Let our design experts put your mind at ease with these inspirational photos and ideas.
