23 Modern Rooms With Grand Pianos That Will Stop You in Your Tracks

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.

Peachy walls and leaning artwork, a swirly candelabra, geometric cobalt lamp, maroon plush rug, and playful yellow stool all assert a cute, playful tone to the living room by Reath Design, giving the classic piano a contemporary feel.

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.

A mish-mash of eclectic chairs adds to the fun, bohemian feel of this piano nook by Reath Design. There is some matching going, just not in the way you'd usually expect; look closely and you'll see the mini chair atop the piano that looks just like the one against the wall.

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.

Well-placed plants will always make a room feel more alive, as proven by this room by Redmond Aldrich Design. Contemporary printed wallpaper above the chair line is a fun touch.

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.