Classic beauties.
Even as someone who doesn't know how to play the piano (despite years of lessons), I can appreciate the beauty of the instrument, both sonically and aesthetically. Whether you've inherited a grand piano that's been in your family for generations or you or someone you live with plays the piano, consider yourself lucky: It makes for a lovely focal point, design-wise, and encourages gathering. Pianos are classic beauties, no matter the backdrop, whether it's a modern living room or in the entryway, but that's not to say they're easy to decorate with. If you need designer guidance and inspiration to figure out how to best way style your own piano, consider the rooms ahead your blueprint.
What better way to make a grand entrance than with a grand piano? In this entryway designed by Dallas-based decorator Jean Liu, the glossy black piano asserts a stately, formal air while the light wood flooring, modern glass elements, and worn leather pieces ensure a grounded welcome.
A sheepskin throw over the piano bench speaks to the more casual and contemporary elements throughout this living room by Devin Kirk of Jayson Home, like the rice paper pendant and rug.
Stick to tradition with gilt features, a skirted table, and antiques. Nina Nash Long even painted the wood floors a black and white pattern for an old-world parlor feel. The graphic touch really makes the black piano pop amidst the pale mossy green backdrop. "I think doing traditional right is about creating a foundation with quality furnishings and then having fun patterns and accessories," Nash Long shares.
Streamlined furniture and pared-down, modern lighting—along with bold, abstract artwork—set the foundation for the timeless beauty of the massive grand piano beyond in this living room by Josh Greene.
Corals, grays, and brass work surprisingly well together—especially with all the warm wood statement items, from the tables to the piano, creating a unique and chic color story in this living room by Mona Hajj. It's the perfect combination for a young
Want to put your grand piano in the dining room instead of the living room? Take note of this verdant sunroom-meets-dining room designed by Brigette Romanek.
An eclectic gallery wall enlivens this living room designed by Emil Dervish, so even though the piano is facing the wall, it still has a nice view.
Orient your grand piano in a corner by a window. In this living room, the black grand piano both holds its own while not completely overwhelming the space, striking the ideal balance in a formal sitting area.
A white piano camouflages against the cream walls in the energizing family room designed by the Novogratzes.
In this family room by Regan Baker Design, Olive green, creams, and nature-inspired, texture-rich neutrals highlight the beautiful brown piano.
If you'd prefer to keep the piano separate from the living room hang-out area in a large, open floor plan space, separate the room into zones with a console or sofa table as well as two separate area rugs. In this great room designed by Tamsin Johnson, the Piano sits between the adjacent sunroom and the living room—both feel like their own separate areas but also both reap the benefits of a live show.
An upholstered plaid bench and deep marine painted wall tone down the formality of the brown piano in April Tomlin's living room.
Task lighting, wall art, and a tall folding screen bring the piano nook to life in this living room by Frank De Biasi. "Pianos have a sculptural quality that always makes a room more interesting," he says.
A home studio can be concealed from the main living room area thanks to pocket doors. Beautiful beige millwork and a paper pendant keep the room by General Assembly minimalistic yet stylish.
Inky black accents help sharpen up the warm neutrals and bright white walls in this airy living room by Jean Stoffer. The high a-frame ceilings are the perfect scale for a dramatic piano moment while the low-hanging, large pendant helps bring the sitting area back down to a human scale for cozy hangs.
Designed by Peti Lau for DJ Drew Taggart of the Chainsmokers, the centerpiece of this living room is the Yamaha piano. Behind it, she created a custom shelf to creatively display awards, instruments, and mementos from touring.
Reflective brass, natural stone, and dark stained wood all embolden the beautiful grand behind beyond this NicoleHollis-designed living room.
Bay windows create the perfect little piano-playing nook in this Boston Brownstone designed by Jae Joo. This leaves the rest of the useable space in the room free for cozy fireside chats.
General Assembly makes a strong case for a white piano in an all-white living room. It feels simple, clean, and even a little bold. We're loving it with these exposed beams and aged hardwood floors.
A sculptural two-armed sconce brings takes the modern, asymmetrical gallery wall a step further in this Frampton and Co. entryway.
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