Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

New York Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall

CENTENNIAL WOODS

Room designed by Debra Geller Interior Design in East Hampton, NY features a large accent wall clad with reclaimed Wyoming snow fence planks from Centennial Woods.

Kenwood Estate

User

Large country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown 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.

Olana Drive

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Inspiration for 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.

Inverness

Gustave Carlson Design

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with a standard fireplace, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

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.

Pantin - Stéphane

Hopen

« L’esthétisme économique » Ancien fleuron industriel, la ville de Pantin semble aujourd’hui prendre une toute autre dimension. Tout change très vite : Les services, les transports, l’urbanisme,.. Beaucoup de personnes sont allés s’installer dans cette ville de plus en plus prospère. C’est le cas notamment de Stéphane, architecte, 41 ans, qui quitta la capitale pour aller installer ses bureaux au delà du périphérique dans un superbe atelier en partie rénové. En partie car les fenêtres étaient toujours d’origine ! En effet, celles-ci dataient de 1956 et étaient composées d’aluminium basique dont les carreaux étaient en simple vitrage, donc très énergivores. Le projet de Stephane était donc de finaliser cette rénovation en modernisant, notamment, ses fenêtres. En tant qu’architecte, il souhaitait conserver une harmonie au sein des pièces, pour maintenir cette chaleur et cette élégance qu’ont souvent les ateliers. Cependant, Stephane disposait d’un budget précis qu’il ne fallait surtout pas dépasser. Quand nous nous sommes rencontrés, Stephane nous a tout de suite dit « J’aime le bois. J’ai un beau parquet, je souhaite préserver cet aspect d’antan. Mais je suis limité en terme de budget ». Afin d’atteindre son objectif, Hopen a proposé à Stephane un type de fenêtre très performant dont l’esthétisme respecterait ce désir d’élégance. Nous lui avons ainsi proposé nos fenêtres VEKA 70 PVC double vitrage avec finition intérieur en aspect bois. Il a immédiatement trouvé le rapport qualité/prix imbattable (Stephane avait d’autres devis en amont). 4 jours après, la commande était passée. Stéphane travaille désormais avec ses équipes dans une atmosphère chaleureuse, conviviale et authentique. Nous avons demandé à Stephane de définir HOPEN en 3 mots, voilà ce qu’il a répondu : « Qualité, sens de l’humain, professionnalisme » Descriptif technique des ouvrants installés : 8 fenêtres de type VEKA70 PVC double vitrage à ouverture battantes en finition aspect bois de H210 X L85 1 porte-fenêtres coulissante de type VEKA 70 PVC double vitrage en finition aspect bois de H 230 X L 340

Maine Coast 2016

Hamilton Snowber Architects

Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Portland Maine with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Gilcrest

Bonura Building Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Modern Organic Cottage Fireplace

Granicrete Minnesota

This new home with refined architecture has a timeless and fresh design. The main level greatroom features a massive 60' linear fireplace. The 17' x 6' clean concrete surround has a long, narrow gas fireplace set into the Granicrete concrete. The wall was hand-troweled with virtually no irregularities to give it a smooth finish. The custom coloring has soft whites and grays that don't distract from the contemporary living area.

Lafayette Remodel

Dolan's Lumber, Doors & Windows

Large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Brays Island Modern

Choate + Hertlein Architects

The spaces within the house are organized with the public areas running south to north, arrayed on the brow of the slope looking toward the water in the distance. Perpendicular, the private spaces (bedroom, baths, and study) run east to west. The private spaces are raised and have wood floors, as opposed to the concrete floors of the public areas. Phillip Spears Photographer

Knopp Scott Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

New Modern Farmhouse

Koch Architects

Wood burning fireplace with concrete surround, mahogany wood tv cabinet, floor to ceiling aluminum patio doors. Red Italian armchair with red ottoman, custom steel coffee table, heart pine wood floors with a custom design rug in a modern farmhouse on the Camas Prairie in Idaho. Photo by Tory Taglio Photography

winter park mountain home

jennifer rhode design

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Complete Renovation - Hollywood Hills

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

beam ceiling
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and vaulted.

Tarnwood

Double Diamond Property & Construction

Large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.

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.