This “basement” can go toe-to-toe with any posh Manhattan nightclub thanks to its custom built bar, LED lighting accents, lounge area with a wraparound leather sofa, electric fireplace, 120-bottle wine cellar, “pillar of fire” column with drink rests, a smoke machine, and laser lights. But the icing on this mini nightclub’s cake is something that’s vital for a long night of partying–the room’s lighting, three TVs and two zones of audio are all super easy to control right from an iPad through the ELAN g! entertainment and control system.

Penthouse loft complete remodel in Los Angeles

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Loft spaces design was always one of my favorite projects back in architecture school day. After a complete demolition we started putting this loft penthouse back together again under a contemporary design guide lines. The floors are made of huge 48x48 porcelain tile that looks like acid washed concrete floors. the once common wet bar was redesigned with stainless steel cabinets and transparent glass shelf. Above the glass and stainless steel shelf we have a large custom made LED light fixture that illuminates the bar top threw the transparent shelf.

K&O

KEVV DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Hong Kong with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors and a wall-mounted tv.

K&O

KEVV DESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Hong Kong with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Twin Peaks Escape Pad

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in San Francisco with a home bar, black walls, concrete floors, no tv and grey floor.

Glenalbyn

ESV Prime Construction Specialists, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

T23- Flat L.I

GAM | GRUPPO ARCHITETTI MILANO

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Milan with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Living Room with Clerestory Windows

Porth Architects, Ltd.

Comfortable seating area in the living room with refreshments close at hand. Roger Wade photo.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Wohnzimmer

Bjørn Buchholz

Photo of a small modern open concept living room in Cologne with a home bar, grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Modern Loft Living

Bella Vista Developments

D & M Images
Small modern loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Penthouse loft complete remodel in Los Angeles

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Living Rooms

Deffenbaugh Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

VILLA K

Jessica et Massimiliano - STUDIO TARAXACO

Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, a home bar, pink walls, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, recessed and wallpaper.

Living Rooms

4D Design + Consulting

Large traditional open concept living room in Other with a home bar, grey walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Grange Flagshipstore Oldenzaal

Smellink Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Amsterdam with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Colonia Del Sol

Within Studio LLC

This is a custom home that was designed and built by a super Tucson team. We remember walking on the dirt lot thinking of what would one day grow from the Tucson desert. We could not have been happier with the result. This home has a Southwest feel with a masculine transitional look. We used many regional materials and our custom millwork was mesquite. The home is warm, inviting, and relaxing. The interior furnishings are understated so as to not take away from the breathtaking desert views. The floors are stained and scored concrete and walls are a mixture of plaster and masonry. Christopher Bowden Photography http://christopherbowdenphotography.com/

Rolling Rocks Main House

Rick Zabel

Part of great room with art niches, bar area and cabinet with glass ware. Cabinet is automotive paint finish. Bar sink is soapstone. Counter top is re-purposed jarrah wood inlay coffee table from Australia.

Yael Studio

Large contemporary enclosed living room in San Francisco with a home bar, white walls and concrete floors.

Barn Home/ Ranch style

Melanie Leeds Design

Fireplace
Photo of an expansive country loft-style living room in Other with a home bar, concrete floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor and vaulted.

Edmonds

W.O.O. Investments LLC

This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Seattle with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room Design Photos with a Home Bar and Concrete Floors

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.