The different levels of this space not only suggest distinct areas for lounging and dining but the raised area enhances the views of the outdoors over the living room seating. The built in bookcase was existing but was in a dark wood and so we painted it and had all the sections lit to highliight the owners' arrowhead collection. The floors and handrails throughout the house were originally a high gloss gymnasium yellow floor - they were sanded and given a satin sheen. More images on our website: http://www.romero-obeji-interiordesign.com

Modern Barn

THREE SIXTY ONE Architecture, AIA

Large contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Referenzprojekt

RAMFIRE KAMINE KG

This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Nuremberg with a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, white walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and beige floor.

Sorrento House Living Room

Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors

"This is an example of one story being told holistically: the architecture and the interior talk to each other - beautifully. Unadorned materials are used inside and out completing the narrative'. Rob Mills Photography Earl Carter

French Villa Laguna Beach

James David Custom Homes

Mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

HGTV Showhouse Showdown TV show

Charles Neal Interiors

The Living Room was features on HGTV Showhouse Showdown. It features Venetian Plaster walls and a faceted custom fireplace wall.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Miami with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in San Francisco with a concrete fireplace surround.

North Bay Residence

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.

Town & Country TC36 Arch Gas Fireplace

Home and Hearth Outfitters

Town & Country's TC36 Arch offers a timeless barrel arch face in the tradition of Rumford-style hearths found in historic homes. Without heavy, external trim or louvers to deal with, you will be free to tailor the front with your choice of stone, tile or other materials.

Traditional Beach House

DD Ford Construction

Large beach style formal open concept living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, a standard fireplace, dark hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Coeur D’Alene Residence on Lake Coeur D’Alene

Uptic Studios

The goal of the project was to create a modern log cabin on Coeur D’Alene Lake in North Idaho. Uptic Studios considered the combined occupancy of two families, providing separate spaces for privacy and common rooms that bring everyone together comfortably under one roof. The resulting 3,000-square-foot space nestles into the site overlooking the lake. A delicate balance of natural materials and custom amenities fill the interior spaces with stunning views of the lake from almost every angle. The whole project was featured in Jan/Feb issue of Design Bureau Magazine. See the story here: http://www.wearedesignbureau.com/projects/cliff-family-robinson/

Fifth Element Concrete Splash and Fireplace Surround

2Stone Designer Concrete

This fireplace was designed and create by 2Stone Designer Concrete of Calgary AB. The majority of the fireplace is our "Ivory" concrete (white), and the grey tiles around the fireplace are "Graphite". The Ivory concrete consists of a wall to wall hearth as well as a tall mantle from the center to left wall, connecting back to the hearth. Fireplace and One piece concrete Back splash designed and created by 2Stone for the wonderful men of Fifth Element

Custom Agrarian Style Residence

Arcanum Architecture

Inspiration for a transitional living room in San Francisco with a concrete fireplace surround.

Blott Residence

Built Incorporated

Remodel/ Addition of Ranch style home with RD Architecture. All metalwork, cabinetry, concrete custom built by Built Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Houston with a concrete fireplace surround and white walls.

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.

Little Richardson

Mcmahon and Nerlich

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.

Bright & Airy Living Room Design

Boxwood Avenue

This beautiful custom home built by Bowlin Built and designed by Boxwood Avenue in the Reno Tahoe area features creamy walls painted with Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and white oak floating shelves with lovely details throughout! The cement fireplace and European oak flooring compliments the beautiful light fixtures and french Green front door!

Sharon House Interiors

Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC

The prefab fireplace has a custom concrete surround and reclaimed wood beam mantel.
Modern living room in New York with a concrete fireplace surround and concrete floors.

Quail Ridge

CRC Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

The Trailblazer

Citizen Design

Living room connection to outdoor patio
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

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.