Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Perth with porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and white floor.

HGTV Wining 1880 Farmhouse

AHG Interiors

Nick Glimenakis
Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Beach House 2

Porebski Architects

Porebski Architects, Beach House 2. Concrete block walls and terrazzo floors are brought inside to accentuate the indoor outdoor fell. A skylight with baffles is located over the fireplace to bring light in a create a visual effect on the wall. Hydronic underfloor heating is connected to the sea water geothermal regulation system designed into the house. Photo: Conor Quinn

Olympic Village

Nikari Homes Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary living room in Vancouver with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Modern Home

Trademark Homes

This is an example of an expansive modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, marble floors, a concrete fireplace surround, white floor and coffered.

Oceana Bal Harbour

Cynthia Kriz Design

Photo of a large modern formal enclosed living room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

New York Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall

CENTENNIAL WOODS

Room designed by Debra Geller Interior Design in East Hampton, NY features a large accent wall clad with reclaimed Wyoming snow fence planks from Centennial Woods.

Fireplaces

Emerick Architects

This custom home built above an existing commercial building was designed to be an urban loft. The firewood neatly stacked inside the custom blue steel metal shelves becomes a design element of the fireplace. Photo by Lincoln Barber

Kerlite Ultra Thin Tile

Horizon Italian Tile

Contemporary concrete look tile that is thin! 3.5mm thin tile in large formats suitable for tile over tile installation, floors and walls.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and white floor.

Loft Inspirations Ascendantes

ArchiChov'

Mobilier en bois pour la chaleur de ce matériaux afin de contraster avec l'aspect minimaliste souhaité imposé par les couleurs blanches des revêtements et le Béton ciré utilisé pour la cheminée et l'escalier. Une bibliothèque originale sur mesure qui suit la montée d'escalier et sa rambarde aérienne.

DeVinci Cast Stone-Quick Ship Mantels Classic II

DeVinci Cast Stone

The Classic ll- DIY Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel DeVinci Cast Stone- Modern Fireplace Surround Modern Cast Stone Fireplace Surrounds made out of lightweight (GFRC) Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete. Our mantels can be installed indoor or outdoor. Offered in 2 different colors! Builders, interior designers, masons, architects, and homeowners are looking for ways to beautify homes in their spare time as a hobby or to save on cost. DeVinci Cast Stone has met DIY-ers halfway by designing and manufacturing cast stone mantels with superior aesthetics, that can be easily installed at home with minimal experience, and at an affordable cost

Orinda Mid-Century Modern

The Home Co.

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and white floor.

Great Room

ODS Architecture

The kitchen, living and dining rooms feature fourteen-foot high ceilings with whitewashed hardwood floors over Warmboard radiant heating subfloor panels. Paul Dyer Photography

Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home

Alexander Gorlin Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, white floor and exposed beam.

Stack Scandi Wood Stove

Chilton

The Wittus Danish Modern inspired Stack Wood Stove with wooden base, from Maine's Chilton Furniture Co.
Small scandinavian living room in Portland Maine with a library, linoleum floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround and white floor.

Beautiful Spaces

Stylish Staging & Design

Living room. Beautiful windows wonderful space.
Photo of a transitional living room in Kansas City with white walls, carpet, a concrete fireplace surround, white floor and vaulted.

Modern Home

Trademark Homes

This is an example of an expansive modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, marble floors, a concrete fireplace surround, white floor and coffered.

See through wall

Despina Design

Our bespoke movable glass wall design embelished with laser cut alloy screens, separates the living areas whilst maintaining the space volume.
Inspiration for a large modern formal enclosed living room in Perth with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Orinda Mid-Century Modern

The Home Co.

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and white floor.

"Malibu Oasis" - Luxurious modern house with Greek style and blue pool

Familia Remodeling

The interior of the house continues the theme of minimalism and open space, with a bright and airy living room and dining area. The walls are painted white, with large windows allowing natural light to flood the space. The furniture is sleek and modern, with clean lines and neutral colors to complement the white walls. The open floor plan allows for seamless flow between the living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a sense of spaciousness and continuity. The centerpiece of the living room is the modern fireplace, which adds warmth and coziness to the space. The fireplace is made of white concrete, with a clean and minimalist design that blends seamlessly with the overall aesthetic of the house. The choice of white and neutral tones gives the space a sense of calm and serenity, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Living Room Design Photos with a Concrete Fireplace Surround and White 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.