Design ideas for a large formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Provencal Splendor

May Construction, Inc.

One might not expect to find a glimpse of France in the heart of Silicon Valley, but with an opportunity to build their dream home these homeowners combine their love of the classic French glam with elegant antique accents. Through our extensive design planning, inspired by the clients’ chosen elements and handpicked products, we entirely reconstructed and customized this great room and kitchen layout. Transforming this once dated builder grade home into a stunning contemporary design with a generous open floor plan and sun-soaked panoramic views.

French Country Living Room

Intuitive Designs

Photo of a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Salón comedor y cocina

DCID Interior Design

Photo of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Malaga with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and recessed.

Sobre Los Cerros

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Inspiration for a large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Asheville Open Floor Plan

RCJ Building Inc.

Window Wall Mixed Materials
Design ideas for a small contemporary loft-style living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and exposed beam.

Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Photo 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, exposed beam and brick walls.

Lyders Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Photo of an expansive beach style open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, beige floor, coffered, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

エッジのあるデザイン

本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所

リビングルームに暖炉を置くことで室内だけでなく、建物全体が暖かくなりました。
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a music area, white walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Bold & Modern Estate

Style & Structure

Gorgeous wall of windows, 2-story black stucco fireplace.
Large modern open concept living room in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, grey floor, white walls, a concrete fireplace surround and vaulted.

Marthas Vineyard Modern Home Design

Studio North

Inspiration for a small midcentury open concept living room in Boston with concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige floor and wood.

Roanoke Renovation

Architectural Craftsmen

Traditional Tudor living room with exposed beams and traditional brushed brass fixtures. Original stained glass motifs set in diamond leaded glass casement windows. Built-in bookcase formerly covered the radiators. We painted the ceiling white and added dimmable can lights and chandeliers to brighten up the room.

Shiplap ShapeUp

GLDESIGN

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Complete coastal home remodel

OC Builders Group

Coastal style living room
This is an example of a small beach style loft-style living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Neutral & Moody Living Room

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This neutral & moody living room has a long beige couch with two chaise lounges filled with dark brown and gold throw pillows. A round coffee table sits in the middle over a black and tan rug. A built-in fireplace with custom molding acts as the focal point in the room with a large flat-screen TV mounted to the wall. A large bronze and crystal chandelier hangs from the coffered ceiling, and a grand piano sits in the corner of the room.

Inner Circle, Redwood City

All Phase Builders

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

Lustre

Variant Office Architecture & Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in London with concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Tyrol Hills Contemporary Living Room

10K Architecture

Contemporary new construction home with spacious main level kitchen and living space. Space features a folding door system with Phantom screen, linear fireplace, massive island, hardwood floors, cast concrete panel fireplace surround, and floor to ceiling windows.

Casa Paraiso

Burdge & Associates Architects

Contemporary living room. Modern fireplace.
Inspiration for a mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Seton House

Wall St Designs

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs 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.