The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home

The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home Living Room
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Las Vegas with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

DaVinci Custom Fireplaces

60" x 20" Single Sided, DaVinci Custom Fireplace featuring the Driftwood Log Set.
Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Martis Camp - Modern Mountain Living

Crestwood Construction Inc.

This 4 bedroom (2 en suite), 4.5 bath home features vertical board–formed concrete expressed both outside and inside, complemented by exposed structural steel, Western Red Cedar siding, gray stucco, and hot rolled steel soffits. An outdoor patio features a covered dining area and fire pit. Hydronically heated with a supplemental forced air system; a see-through fireplace between dining and great room; Henrybuilt cabinetry throughout; and, a beautiful staircase by MILK Design (Chicago). The owner contributed to many interior design details, including tile selection and layout.

Kerlite Ultra Thin Tile

Horizon Italian Tile

Contemporary concrete look tile that is thin! 3.5mm thin tile in large formats suitable for tile over tile installation, floors and walls.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and white floor.

Dafna Zilafro

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This is an example of an expansive modern formal living room in Los Angeles with a two-sided fireplace, light hardwood floors and a concrete fireplace surround.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Sebastopol Family Farm

Rock House Design

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42nd ave

Pulse Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Hardwood Floors

Alvin Decorating & Floors

Bella Cera Floors, style Amalfi Coast, color Furore Maple
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

The Carefree Days Model

Cotner Building & Remodeling Company, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Boise with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain, Home 101

Kevin B Howard Architects, AIA

An open plan is organized by way of a central spine, contributing to the ephemeral barrier between inside and out. William Lesch Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Phoenix with concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, beige walls, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Valor Gas Fireplaces

Homestead Stove Company

Valor Gas Fireplace L1 Series with Long Beach Driftwood log set.
Photo of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Calle Suerte

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, brick floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Napoleon Fireplace Design Gallery

National Home Comfort Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Altadore Showhome by Trickle Creek Designer Homes

ICON Stone + Tile

ICON Stone + Tile // wall tile
Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Poinsettia

Storch Entertainment Systems

Photo of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Orlando with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Hardwood Flooring

Design Network Carpets Plus Colortile

Hand Scraped Solid Oak Flooring
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Wichita with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Avalon

Nathan Homes LLC

Amoura Productions
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Omaha with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.

Gull Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Minneapolis with no tv, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, 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.