This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Aristocrat at Denman Prospect

McDonald Jones Homes

Elegant and Everlasting - The classic design of the Aristocrat stands the test of time and endures as the perfect backdrop to your family life for as long as you live there. Full of energy and vibrancy, the Aristocrat will inspire you every day with its effortless flow between the social areas of the home.

Monaltrie House

Project Habitation Pty Ltd

This project is a precedent for beautiful and sustainable design. The dwelling is a spatially efficient 155m2 internal with 27m2 of decks. It is entirely at one level on a polished eco friendly concrete slab perched high on an acreage with expansive views on all sides. It is fully off grid and has rammed earth walls with all other materials sustainable and zero maintenance.

Charlestown Brownstone

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

A love of blues and greens and a desire to feel connected to family were the key elements requested to be reflected in this home. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/charlestown-brownstone

Notting Hill

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and stylish districts in London. This apartment is situated at Hereford Road, on a 19th century building, where Guglielmo Marconi (the pioneer of wireless communication) lived for a year; now the home of my clients, a french couple. The owners desire was to celebrate the building's past while also reflecting their own french aesthetic, so we recreated victorian moldings, cornices and rosettes. We also found an iron fireplace, inspired by the 19th century era, which we placed in the living room, to bring that cozy feeling without loosing the minimalistic vibe. We installed customized cement tiles in the bathroom and the Burlington London sanitaires, combining both french and british aesthetic. We decided to mix the traditional style with modern white bespoke furniture. All the apartment is in bright colors, with the exception of a few details, such as the fireplace and the kitchen splash back: bold accents to compose together with the neutral colors of the space. We have found the best layout for this small space by creating light transition between the pieces. First axis runs from the entrance door to the kitchen window, while the second leads from the window in the living area to the window in the bedroom. Thanks to this alignment, the spatial arrangement is much brighter and vaster, while natural light comes to every room in the apartment at any time of the day. Ola Jachymiak Studio

Beaconsfield Whole Home

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Hertfordshire with black walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, white floor and a built-in media wall.

Main Floor Redesign

J B Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Alcove and Living Room Storage

Spaced In Cabinet Makers

Cabinets by Spaced In, Interior Design by Emma Victoria Interior Design
This is an example of a small transitional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Woodburners & Fireplaces

Martin Bennett Photography

© Martin Bennett
Mid-sized country enclosed living room in Wiltshire with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Stratford Residence

Jan Jones LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a music area, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Tribeca Residence

Engberg Design & Development

Living room wall paneling in rift white oak. Custom sideboard with hidden TV in rift white oak.
Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in New York with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige walls.

Fireplace Xtrordinair Design Gallery

Woodheat Specialists DBA: The Chimney Doctors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Kalorama Park Rowhouse

Cunningham | Quill Architects

David Burroughs
Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Fireplace

ODS Architecture

Large high ceiling living room faces a two-story concrete fireplace wall with floor to ceiling windows framing the view. The hardwood floors are set over Warmboard radiant heating subflooring. Russell Abraham Photography

Chelsea Long House

MWAI Architecture and Interiors

Alexander James
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in London with white walls, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Napoleon Fireplace Design Gallery

Wyckoff Heating Cooling

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Willow Ponds Residence

Green Home Design + Build

This is an example of a large arts and crafts formal loft-style living room in Portland with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Transitional Coastal Living Room

Santa Barbara Designs of the Interior

This contemporary coastal home in Westlake Village is fresh, airy, warm and inviting all at once. The sheer window treatments softly cover the glare, without blocking the views of the lake; the large doors open up to a deck. The iron and glass cocktail tables were custom made, as was the iron table with stone top that showcases our client's treasured turtle with inlaid blue stone on his back.

City Lights

Andrew Wagner Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Dorchester Remodel

Teale Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.