Large contemporary open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Bright & Airy Living Room Design

Boxwood Avenue

This beautiful custom home built by Bowlin Built and designed by Boxwood Avenue in the Reno Tahoe area features creamy walls painted with Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and white oak floating shelves with lovely details throughout! The cement fireplace and European oak flooring compliments the beautiful light fixtures and french Green front door!

Tupper Lake Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a concrete fireplace surround.

Los Altos Hills - Traditional Elegance

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Axboe Residence

Zola European Windows

Large fixed windows offer beautiful views.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Custom Home

Parsons Construction Inc

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood.

Breezy Blue Home

Courtney Thomas Design

We made some small structural changes and then used coastal inspired decor to best complement the beautiful sea views this Laguna Beach home has to offer. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/

Aspen Red Mountain Remodel

Akasha Design Studio

David O. Marlow
Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse

User

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Spanish Oaks Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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Sunroom Iron Windows

Alair Homes Dallas

Inspiration for a large eclectic formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, ceramic floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

MODERN COLONIAL

d2 interieurs

DENISE DAVIES
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Olana Drive

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in San Francisco with a home bar, white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

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.

Design Project

Greenwich Redesign

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

CHEO Dream Home 2015

Living Lighting Ottawa

Medusa pendant lamp by Nuevo Lighting Supplied by Living Lighting Ottawa Photo courtesy of the CHEO Foundation
Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Ottawa with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

House in Presidio Heights

Robert Frear Architects

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige walls and a concrete fireplace surround.

Weston House

Nikki Goodnow Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Michelet Residence

Pentimento Lighting and Furnishings

This is an example of a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Library/Living Room

Paragon Custom Builders

The inviting nature of this Library/Living Room provides a warm space for family and guests to gather.
Large country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, medium hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Large 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.