This great room features a concrete and metal fireplace surround that brings together the organic boulders and random flagstone flooring into a contemporary setting. The firebox is lined in hot rolled steel and features a sculptural metal burner. The slight curve of the surround is accentuated in the curve of the floating hearth. Photo: Dino Tonn

Martis Camp Mountain Contemporary

SANDBOX

Photo by Vance Fox showing the dramatic Great Room, which is open to the Kitchen and Dining (not shown) & Rec Loft above. A large sliding glass door wall spills out onto both covered and uncovered terrace areas, for dining, relaxing by the fire or in the sunken spa.

DaVinci Design Gallery

Sierra Hearth & Home

Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Sacramento with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Lake House V (The Reserve)

MHK Architecture & Planning

This is an example of a country enclosed living room in Other with a home bar, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Residence Living Room

romero + obeji interior design

Modern living room enjoys city views from a space anchored by concrete fireplace surround. Low extra deep sectional faces grouping of leather swivels and large sculptural brass coffee table. Ceramic spheres in firebox are a wonderful alternative to glass pebbles. More images on our website: http://www.romero-obeji-interiordesign.com

Living rooms

La Tour Design

this space brings the outside colors of beach and nature to the inside. Shelly Harrison photography
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model

ModelDeco

Linfield Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Black Butte Ranch

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

David Papazian
This is an example of a transitional living room in Portland with a concrete fireplace surround.

ORCAS ISLAND RETREAT

Michelle Burgess Design

ORCAS ISLAND RETREAT Michelle Burgess
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Seattle with a concrete fireplace surround and concrete floors.

Custom Agrarian Style Residence

Arcanum Architecture

Inspiration for a transitional living room in San Francisco with a concrete fireplace surround.

McLagan Residence

Michael Lee Architects

Stucco fireplace & bamboo wall
Design ideas for a modern living room in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Denali - Great Room

SketchPad House Plans

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Roller Shades

Made In The Shade Jackson Hole

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Desert Mountain Living Room Remodel

Design Directives, LLC

The stacked stone fireplace is flanked by built-in cabinets with lighted shelves. The surround is bronze and the floating hearth is polished black galaxy granite. A. Rudin swivel chairs and sofa. Coffee table is custom design by Susan Hersker. Ribbon mahogany table floats on polished chrome base and has inset glass. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Super Wide Plank Hardwoods

State Of The Art Wood Floor Gallery Corp

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Exquisite Equestrian Ranch

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Joe Burull
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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Alan Karlin Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Kansas City with a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama

CDC Woodworking

Greg Riegler
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

JH Modern

Pearson Design Group

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Country Residence

Erskine Associates LLC

This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Brown Living Room Design Photos with a Concrete Fireplace Surround

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.