Design ideas for a small scandinavian open concept living room in Cornwall with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and exposed beam.

Open Shut House

WALA

The sunken Living Room is positioned next to the Kitchen with an overhanging island bench that blurs the distinction between these two spaces. Dining/Kitchen/Living spaces are thoughtfully distinguished by the tiered layout as they cascade towards the rear garden. Photo by Dave Kulesza.

Memorial Park

MMI Design

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.

White Oak House

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 custom cabinetry. With beautiful granite and marble countertops and handmade backsplash. The dark stained island creates a two-toned kitchen with lovely European oak wood flooring and a large double oven range with a custom hood above!

Riverbend

CLB Architects

While texture and color reflecting the personality of the client are introduced in interior furnishings throughout the Riverbend residence, the overall restraint of the architectural palette creates a built experience that has the feel of a quiet platform set amidst the trees. Residential architecture and interior design by CLB in Jackson, Wyoming – Bozeman, Montana.

Coder Residence

Starwood Custom Homes

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, timber and planked wall panelling.

The Last House

David Small Designs

Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Toronto with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Surrey Newly Constructed Home

Unique Home Solutions Inc.

This gorgeous property just hit the market. I love the vaulted ceilings and original entranceway. Rather than sell this home without furniture, we brought all the accessories and furniture in to help purchasers feel at home as they imagine their own furniture in the spaces. Generally, homes with open concepts are more difficult for buyers to separate the living areas if they do not see actual furniture in the space. If you are thinking about selling your home, or you have just moved into a house and need help, give us a call if you live in the Montreal area. 514-222-5553

Maison Familiale Belgique

Anabel Messens Architecte

Photo of an expansive contemporary open concept living room with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Beaumaris Residence

STUDIOMINT Architecture & Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Verdant Living- Family Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Developer: Green Phoenix Development Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Essex Restoration Home Stager: BK Classic Collections Home Stagers Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

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.

Silver Cloud

Blackdog Builders, Inc.

Bret Osswald Photography
Design ideas for a country living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Cottonwood Traditional Home

Kyle Aiken

Traditional Cottonwood Utah Living Room Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Ecletic Modern in Los Lagos

Donald Joseph Inc.

Kat Alves
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, brown floor and a metal fireplace surround.

Warawee Project

Becc Burgmann Interior Design and Decorating

Becc Burgmann
Mid-sized country enclosed living room in Sydney with a music area, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Un hogar muy especial para una persona muy especial.

Estibaliz Martín

Las zonas tanto del salón como del comedor gozan de grandes ventanales por los que nunca falta la luz natural.
Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Bilbao with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Custom Luxury Home: Brighton

First Avenue Homes

Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media
Large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, a built-in media wall, beige floor, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Linden Avenue

Duet Design Group

A contemporary mountain home: Lounge Area, Photo by Eric Lucero Photography
Photo of a small contemporary living room in Denver with a metal fireplace surround, no tv, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and medium hardwood floors.

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.