Mid-sized beach style living room in Adelaide with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and planked wall panelling.

Mid-Century Mountain Retreat

Magpie Interiors

Country living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround and wood.

midcentury in greenbrae, marin county

building Lab, inc.

Open living , dining and kitchen create a smooth flow. Nelson Bubble Lamp. Walnut accent wall. Photo by Scott Hargis building Lab is a design build firm specialized in modern architecture.

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.

Corner Courtyard Residence

Wiedemann Architects LLC

Large contemporary open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Spanish Oaks Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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Living Room

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

The renovation of this Queen Anne Hill Spanish bungalow was an extreme transformation into contemporary and tranquil retreat. Photography by John Granen.

Dogtrot

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

A large concrete chimney projects from the foundations through the center of the house, serving as a centerpiece of design while separating public and private spaces.

Double or Nothing

Tracy Lynn Studio

Transitional living room in San Diego with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and coffered.

Biophilic Home Concept Living Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A biophilic home inspired by nature's beauty. A custom concrete fireplace is etched with copper veins, the live edge natural wood furniture is made by a local craftsperson, the sofas are also made locally of natural and organic materials, the side chair is vintage, and the chandelier is made of washi paper. The rugs and wall sconces are by Kale Tree. www.kaletree.com

Ranch Revival

Courtney Thomas Design

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Red Cedar Lake House

Lundin Architects LLC

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Minneapolis with multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Scandi Modern

Coddington Design

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.

CV - White Farmhouse

Nick Lee Architecture

Country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Hopkins

Dyphor New York

Photo of a beach style living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Sandalwood transitional

Jamestown Estate Homes

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

DAGR Design Entertainment Center-Gray Wall with Floating Wood Shelves

DAGR Design Custom Home Theater

Exclusive DAGR Design Media Wall design open concept with clean lines, horizontal fireplace, wood and stone add texture while lighting creates ambiance.

Mercer Island Modern

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Expansive modern open concept living room in Seattle with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse

User

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Tetherow Modern Home

Karen Smuland Architect, LLC

Cheryl McIntosh Photographer | greatthingsaredone.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and medium hardwood floors.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.