Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Boston with yellow walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Wohnzimmer mit Kamin

Viebrockhaus

Im großzügigen Wohnzimmer ist genügend Platz für eine Sofaecke zum fern sehen und zwei Recamieren vor dem Kaminfeuer.
Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Hamburg with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, black floor and a freestanding tv.

Sophisticated, Light & Airy Living Room

Irene Kun Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

TREE HOUSE

Studio Sven

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Relaxing living room.

Lex McMillan Architects Ltd

A really successful living room with everyones idea of heaven. A working ribbon gas fireplace with a recessed television above.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Great Room

PJ and Company Staging and Interior Decorating

Steven Seymour
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Bridgeport with painted wood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor and vaulted.

Contemporary Living Room

Marc Williams Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a plaster fireplace surround and black floor.

Vandamm Interiors

Vandamm Interiors by Victoria Vandamm
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, light hardwood floors and black floor.

Church Rd Project

Jess Hunter Interior Design

This 90's home received a complete transformation. A renovation on a tight timeframe meant we used our designer tricks to create a home that looks and feels completely different while keeping construction to a bare minimum. This beautiful Dulux 'Currency Creek' kitchen was custom made to fit the original kitchen layout. Opening the space up by adding glass steel framed doors and a double sided Mt Blanc fireplace allowed natural light to flood through.

Wilson

Castlewood Custom Builders

Photo of a transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and black floor.

01-Umbau Wohnhaus in S - Kamin - nachher

habes-architektur

Planung: Martin Habes Foto: Michael Habes
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Hanover with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Buckingham Place

Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.

Single, upwardly mobile attorney who recently became partner at his firm at a very young age. This is his first “big boy house” and after years of living college and dorm mismatched items, the client decided to work with our firm. The space was awkward occupying a top floor of a four story walk up. The floorplan was very efficient; however it lacked any sense of “wow” There was no real foyer or entry. It was very awkward as it relates to the number of stairs. The solution: a very crisp black and while color scheme with accents of masculine blues. Since the foyer lacked architecture, we brought in a very bold and statement mural which resembles an ocean wave, creating movement. The sophisticated palette continues into the master bedroom where it is done in deep shades of warm gray. With a sense of cozy yet dramatic.

leeson Park

MSVI Building Contractors

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Dublin with a library, black walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and black floor.

Queensbury Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | GA

Flooret

Our darkest brown shade, these classy espresso vinyl planks are sure to make an impact. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more. Photo © Alyssa Rosenheck.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, black floor, dark hardwood floors and a plaster fireplace surround.

DaVinci Custom Fireplaces

54" x 20" Postless Right Corner, DaVinci Custom Fireplace
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, black floor and porcelain floors.

Residential

W Interior Design Concepts LLC

SPACE PLANNING
Large modern open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

01-Umbau Wohnhaus in S - Wohnbereich - Pivot-Tür geschlossen

habes-architektur

Planung: Martin Habes Foto: Michael Habes
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Hanover with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Plaster Fireplace Surround and Black Floor

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.