Minimal, mindful design meets stylish comfort in this family home filled with light and warmth. Using a serene, neutral palette filled with warm walnut and light oak finishes, with touches of soft grays and blues, we transformed our client’s new family home into an airy, functionally stylish, serene family retreat. The home highlights modern handcrafted wooden furniture pieces, soft, whimsical kids’ bedrooms, and a clean-lined, understated blue kitchen large enough for the whole family to gather.

Copake Staging 2022

Bespoke Decor

Two-story Tudor-influenced living room with exposed beams, fireplace and second floor landing balcony, staged for sale.
Photo of a large transitional formal living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Contemporary Living Room

Fratantoni Interior Designers

The contemporary living room features a wall-to-ceiling stone feature wall with a built-in fireplace. The grey twill sectional is decorated with gray and tan patterned throw pillows. Two striped wingback armchairs sit perpendicular to the sectional and are centered with two wood coffee tables. A modern two-tier candle chandelier hangs from the ceiling with exposed beams.

Casa Paraiso

Burdge & Associates Architects

Contemporary living room. Modern fireplace.
This is an example of a mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Urban Loft

Regina Creative

Photo of a mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Californian Mid-Century House

Oneshot Design

This is an example of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Quiet Luxury, Earthen Inspired

Urbanology Designs

Rooted in a blend of tradition and modernity, this family home harmonizes rich design with personal narrative, offering solace and gathering for family and friends alike. In the living room, artisanal craftsmanship shines through. A custom-designed fireplace featuring a limestone plaster finish and softly rounded corners is a sculptural masterpiece. Complemented by bespoke furniture, such as the dual-facing tete-a-tete and curved sofa, every piece is both functional and artistic, elevating the room's inviting ambience. Project by Texas' Urbanology Designs. Their North Richland Hills-based interior design studio serves Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Fort Worth, and upscale clients nationwide. For more about Urbanology Designs see here: https://www.urbanologydesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.urbanologydesigns.com/luxury-earthen-inspired-home-dallas

Mapleton

Harper & Company, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Mansion in Amsterdam

ijzersterk interieurontwerp

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Amsterdam with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor, no tv and exposed beam.

Garden Village - Burnaby

JDL Homes Vancouver

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

Julia Ave

Good Bones Design Build

Large contemporary living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Van Norden Lodge

Colossus Mfg.

Cabin with open floor plan. Wrapped exposed beams through out, with a fireplace and oversized leather couch in the living room. Kitchen peninsula boasts an open range, bar stools, and bright blue tile. Black appliances, hardware, and milk globe pendants, allow blue and white geometric backsplash tile to be the focal point.

Bend Oregon Vacation Cottage

Wittmer Construction

Custom built vacation home in Central Oregon. Client's focus on bringing different elements and textures together: metal and wood.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Quail Ridge

CRC Builders Inc.

Expansive country open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

TUMBLE CREEK custom home

Design Harmony

Working with repeat clients is always a dream! The had perfect timing right before the pandemic for their vacation home to get out city and relax in the mountains. This modern mountain home is stunning. Check out every custom detail we did throughout the home to make it a unique experience!

Forever Farmhouse

GLDESIGN

This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Large contemporary open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Sobre Los Cerros

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Maple Grove California Coastal Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Tschida Construction alongside Pro Design Custom Cabinetry helped bring an unfinished basement to life. The clients love the design aesthetic of California Coastal and wanted to integrate it into their basement design. We worked closely with them and created some really beautiful elements like the concrete fireplace with custom stained rifted white oak floating shelves, hidden bookcase door that leads to a secret game room, and faux rifted white oak beams. The bar area was another feature area to have some stunning, yet subtle features like a waterfall peninsula detail and artisan tiled backsplash. The light floors and walls brighten the space and also add to the coastal feel.

Aberdeen Living

Everything Home

A neutral color palette punctuated by warm wood tones and large windows create a comfortable, natural environment that combines casual southern living with European coastal elegance. The 10-foot tall pocket doors leading to a covered porch were designed in collaboration with the architect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Decorative house accents including stunning wallpapers, vintage tumbled bricks, and colorful walls create visual interest throughout the space. Beautiful fireplaces, luxury furnishings, statement lighting, comfortable furniture, and a fabulous basement entertainment area make this home a welcome place for relaxed, fun gatherings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/aberdeen-living-bargersville-indiana/

Living Room Design Photos with a Concrete Fireplace Surround and Exposed Beam

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.