Living room makes the most of the light and space and colours relate to charred black timber cladding
Design ideas for a small industrial open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood.

Living Room

Johnston Design Group

Mid-sized 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 and grey floor.

216 33rd Street - Balboa Peninsula

SAILHOUSE

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Modern Interior

A. Caspersen Company Inc.

We solved this by removing the angled wall (and soffit) to open the kitchen to the dining room and removing the railing between the dining room and living room. In addition, we replaced the drywall stair railings with frameless glass. Upon entering the house, the natural light flows through glass and takes you from stucco tract home to ultra-modern beach house.

Caversham | Giorgi

Radiant Lighting

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Perth with grey walls, concrete floors, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Big Horn Residence

Frog Rock Design, LLP - Residential Architecture

Photo of a small scandinavian open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Nantucket Beach House

Ike Kligerman Barkley

Design ideas for a small beach style enclosed living room in Boston with blue walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Nahahum Canyon

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Steve Keating
Contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Custom Home

Parsons Construction Inc

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood.

Spanish Oaks Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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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.

West Dry Creek Residence

Adeeni Design Group

Architecture: Sutro Architects Landscape Architecture: Arterra Landscape Architects Builder: Upscale Construction Photography: Christopher Stark
Design ideas for an asian living room in San Francisco with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Longdale Lane

Bonura Building Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with a music area, grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Modern Home Remodel by Treeium - West Hollywood, CA

GoGreen Builders

Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Armstrong-Pryzm

Stevens Carpet One

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Lounge Area

Silver Construction Corporation

Wood Chandelier, 20’ sliding glass wall, poured concrete walls
Large contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Tres Princesas

Sugar Beach Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Camp Creek

Design and Dwell Homes LLC

Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Back in Black

23bassi | Studio di architettura

foto marco Curatolo
Design ideas for an expansive eclectic open concept living room in Milan with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Hauraki House

Jessica Chloe Photography

Clean open living space features a unique fireplace and strong lines leading the eye upstairs
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Auckland with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Concrete Fireplace Surround and Grey Floor

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.