This is an example of a large country open concept living room in New York with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Irvine Terrace Contemporary

Michael Fullen Design Group

Karyn Millet
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Empty Nest - Living Room

James Wagman Architect, LLC

Photo: Ty Cole
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Northwest Retreat

Scott Allen Architecture

Main living, dining and kitchen space. Entry is through opening on right. Rumford fireplace, steel beam ceiling with wood, concrete floor.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Living rooms

La Tour Design

this space brings the outside colors of beach and nature to the inside. Shelly Harrison photography
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Modern Newport Fireplace Mantel

DeVinci Cast Stone

The clean lines give our Newport cast stone fireplace a unique modern style, which is sure to add a touch of panache to any home. This mantel is very versatile when it comes to style and size with its adjustable height and width. Perfect for outdoor living installation as well.

Toll Brothers Plano, TX Model

ModelDeco

Linfield Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Manhattan Modern Deco

Aman Architecture

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Black Butte Ranch

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

David Papazian
This is an example of a transitional living room in Portland with a concrete fireplace surround.

McLagan Residence

Michael Lee Architects

Stucco fireplace & bamboo wall
Design ideas for a modern living room in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Rangeview Reno Pt. 2

Studio McGee

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Shoreclub Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Layfayette Blvd

Alisha Taylor Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style formal living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Camelot New Build

BANDD DESIGN

The down-to-earth interiors in this Austin home are filled with attractive textures, colors, and wallpapers. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/austin-camelot-interior-design/

Roller Shades

Made In The Shade Jackson Hole

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Lakewood

Urbanology Designs

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Desert Mountain Living Room Remodel

Design Directives, LLC

The stacked stone fireplace is flanked by built-in cabinets with lighted shelves. The surround is bronze and the floating hearth is polished black galaxy granite. A. Rudin swivel chairs and sofa. Coffee table is custom design by Susan Hersker. Ribbon mahogany table floats on polished chrome base and has inset glass. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Spanish Oaks Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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In The Spotlight

Morrison Interiors

A casual chic approach to this living room makes it an inviting and comfortable spot for conversation. Photos by: Rod Foster
This is an example of an expansive beach style open concept living room in Orange County with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Agnes Street

Dig Design

The living room with window seat over pool. Jetmaster gas fireplace with rendered surround and bench. Rachel Lewis Photography
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.