Large traditional open concept living room in Denver with orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Ausbau eines Einfamilienhauses

Schreinermeisterei

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Accent Wall Fireplace

Peninsula Building Materials

Ammirato Construction Fireplace accent wall allows the room to feel open with being able to see through it and walk around it.
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with orange walls, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and light hardwood floors.

Harlem Townhouse, NYC

Sharon Lee Ritchie / HUMANSCAPES, LLC

Photographer - Martyn Galina-Jones Assoc. R.E. Broker, Halstead Property - DeAnna D. Rieber
Large contemporary loft-style living room in New York with orange walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Plantation Style

Conn & Associates, Inc. Architects

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with orange walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Einfamilienhaus Dreieich, Umgestaltung Wohn- und Essbereich

raumatmosphäre pantanella

Design ideas for a large eclectic formal enclosed living room in Frankfurt with orange walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Summer Ale

Mantelpeace Craft Brewed Cabinetry

Traditional open concept living room in Providence with orange walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

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Cool Geekz - TV Mounting | Home Theater | Security

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Atlanta with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Ausbau eines Einfamilienhauses

Schreinermeisterei

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Ausbau eines Einfamilienhauses

Schreinermeisterei

This is an example of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Accent Wall with Fireplace

Peninsula Building Materials

Ammirato Construction Room divider with fireplace which doubles as a beautiful accent wall resembles The Wave from Coronado.
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with orange walls, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Mid Century Modern Property

Peninsula Building Materials

Ammirato Construction
Inspiration for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with orange walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Einfamilienhaus Dreieich, Umgestaltung Wohn- und Essbereich

raumatmosphäre pantanella

Design ideas for a large eclectic formal enclosed living room in Frankfurt with orange walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Einfamilienhaus Dreieich, Umgestaltung Wohn- und Essbereich

raumatmosphäre pantanella

This is an example of a large eclectic formal enclosed living room in Frankfurt with orange walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Ausbau eines Einfamilienhauses

Schreinermeisterei

Ausbau eines Einfamilienhauses

Schreinermeisterei

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Ausbau eines Einfamilienhauses

Schreinermeisterei

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Orange Walls and a Concrete 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.