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.

Scandinavian Living Room

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, white walls, brown floor and a concrete fireplace surround.

Windy Hill

Kasia Karska Design

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv and beige floor.

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.

Charlestown Brownstone

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

A love of blues and greens and a desire to feel connected to family were the key elements requested to be reflected in this home. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/charlestown-brownstone

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor and coffered.

Salon, séjour - sitting room

DMG Collection

Décoration et rénovation du séjour, ratissage des urs, peinture, reprise de l'escalier. Décoration : confection de rideaux, canapé, tapis, fauteuils, etc

Kildare

Tanya Gibney Interior Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized living room in Other with pink walls, a wood stove and a concrete fireplace surround.

Copake Staging 2022

Bespoke Decor

Two-story Tudor-influenced living room with exposed beams, fireplace and second floor landing balcony, staged for sale.
Photo of a large transitional formal living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and exposed beam.

Villa Letizia

Barone Arredamenti

Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

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, no 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.

Haus S12

be_planen Architektur GmbH

Expansive modern formal loft-style living room in Munich with white walls, linoleum floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Residential

Michael Kelley Photography

by Mike Kelley Photography
Inspiration for a modern formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Woodland Residence | Chadds Ford, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Mustang Circle

KA DesignWorks

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, beige floor, white walls, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Florida

Sherri Spykerman Interiors

Mitered stone fireplace surround with media art roller screen creates focal wall flanked by tall turquoise vases in Florida beach home.
Photo of a large beach style enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Greenville Modern Residence

Goggans Residential Architecture

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

East Hampton Beach House

Debra Geller Interior Design

Design ideas for a large country living room in New York with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

All Fireplaces 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.