This is an example of a transitional living room in Vancouver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Pike Properties

Windows and natural light abound. The 4 panel French door set leads outside to a screened terrace.
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Living room

Anne Becker Design

Inviting space for whole family; practical choices
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Northern

Jenny Martin Design

This classic contemporary Living room is brimming with simple elegant details, one of which being the use of modern open shelving. We've decorated these shelves with muted sculptural forms in order to juxtapose the sharp lines of the fireplace stone mantle. Incorporating open shelving into a design allows you to add visual interest with the use of decor items to personalize any space!

Great room

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no 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.

260 PAS

Adriana Solmson

Adriana Solmson Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

25 Queens

Young Architects

Living Room looking across exterior terrace to swimming pool.
Design ideas for a large contemporary living room in Christchurch with white walls, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, light hardwood floors and a ribbon fireplace.

16942 Old Pond

3rd Street Custom Homes

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.

Farmhouse Living Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Burlington with a metal fireplace surround, no tv, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Grand Lake Home

Vertical Arts Architecture

David Patterson Photography
Photo of an expansive country open concept living room in Denver with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Schwann Lake

Testorff Construction, Inc.

On a bare dirt lot held for many years, the design conscious client was now given the ultimate palette to bring their dream home to life. This brand new single family residence includes 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, kitchen, dining, living, laundry, one car garage, and second floor deck of 352 sq. ft.

Fireplace Feature Wall

Vicana Home Renovations Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Sophisticated Simplicity

AMEK Custom Builders

The contemporary living room is filled with lots of natural light as well as a custom metal-framed fireplace. . Photo by Jim Kruger, LandMark 2018
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Georgica Close

Bates Masi Architects LLC

© Bates Masi + Architects
Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room in New York with a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

DC Row-house

Cardinal Construction & Management

Traditional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Farmhouse Living Room

Country formal living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Villandry Circle

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv, grey floor and a metal fireplace surround.

Lake Sammamish Waterfront

Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC

It’s all about detail in this living room! To contrast with the tailored foundation, set through the contemporary furnishings we chose, we added color, texture, and scale through the home decor. Large display shelves beautifully showcase the client’s unique collection of books and antiques, drawing the eyes up to the accent artwork. Durable fabrics will keep this living room looking pristine for years to come, which make cleaning and maintaining the sofa and chairs effortless and efficient. Designed by Michelle Yorke Interiors who also serves Seattle as well as Seattle's Eastside suburbs from Mercer Island all the way through Cle Elum. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/lake-sammamish-waterfront/

2017 ARDA - Model Homes - Southwest Design Studio, Inc.

AIBD - American Institute of Building Design

The appeal of this Spanish Colonial home starts at the front elevation with clean lines and elegant simplicity and continues to the interior with white-washed walls adorned in old world decor. In true hacienda form, the central focus of this home is the 2-story volume of the Kitchen-Dining-Living rooms. From the moment of arrival, we are treated with an expansive view past the catwalk to the large entertaining space with expansive full height windows at the rear. The wood ceiling beams, hardwood floors, and swooped fireplace walls are reminiscent of old world Spanish or Andalusian architecture. An ARDA for Model Home Design goes to Southwest Design Studio, Inc. Designers: Stephen Shively with partners in building From: Bee Cave, Texas

Living Room Design Photos with a Concrete Fireplace Surround and a Metal 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.