Fred Housel Photographer
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Old Hewlett Estate

Jane Antonacci Interior Design

Plush textiles and detailed furnishings are the key ingredients to this living room. With flowing floor length curtains, velvet fabrics, and ornate casegoods and furnishings, we brought a luxurious and relaxed Veneto style to this California dream home.

Modified Telluride by Candlelight Homes

Candlelight Homes

Candlelight Homes
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Cardiff Montgomery Modern

DZN Partners

Great Room with view of dining room and kitchen.
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Shoreclub Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Rockwood Custom Homes

Zoonmedia
Photo of 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.

Richard Harp Homes Personal Home

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

Interiors designed by Tobi Fairley Interior Design
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Little Rock with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern Living Room

Large modern open concept living room in Seattle with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv and grey floor.

Clean & ContemporaryRancho Santa Fe

Brittney Nielsen Interior Design

Clean & Contemporary Photo Credit: Molly Mahar http://caprinacreative.com/

16942 Old Pond

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for 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.

It's Big. Really Big. The Largest Wood/Clad Casement Windows

Southern Supply

Marvin Windows & Doors Leicester House features Ultimate Wood / Clad Casement Windows and French Patio Doors.
This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Tiburon, CA - Nov 2012

MOONES Home, INC.

MOONEShome
Photo of a large beach style enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Andersen Windows & Doors

Moynihan Lumber of Beverly

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

Dallas Edlen Residence

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Stephen Reed Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Armstrong-Stones & Naturals

Abbey Carpet & Floors of Weymouth

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Boston with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

2555 Iris Way - Laguna Beach, California - Costal Modern Home Staging

White Orchid Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Homestead

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Living Room

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

This expansive living room has plenty of seating for guests to watch TV, catch up, or hanging out by the fireplace during the winter.
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

Cardinal Rd.

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

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.