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Edi Solari Photographer
Inspiration for a large industrial open concept living room in Rome with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, multi-coloured walls and grey floor.

Madison Park Mid-Century Modern

Darren Patt Construction

Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, concrete floors and grey floor.

tucson territorial

hazelbaker rush

This is an example of a living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, brick walls and planked wall panelling.

CASA SUPERMARESME

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a large mediterranean open concept living room in Barcelona with grey walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Blackheath 1

palaestra

Brett Boardman
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with pink walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation

RIC design build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Richmond with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Mid-Century Modern Living Room

Damskov Construction

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Architecture Photography

Yuya Parker

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Midcentury Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Sacramento with a library, white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Villa des Cimes

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Maison neuve avec de l'ancien
Large mediterranean open concept living room in Marseille with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floor and exposed beam.

Lake House

Yichen Ke Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country living room in Los Angeles with black walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

Portfolio

John Riggs AIA

Large open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

Living with house doctor

User

Design ideas for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Dresden with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Jackson with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Wagner Place

Carlton Edwards

The fireplace is the focal point for the gray room. We expanded the scale of the fireplace. It's clad and steel panels, approximately 13 feet wide with a custom concrete part. Greg Boudouin, Interiors Alyssa Rosenheck: Photos

The Black Box

Atelier Bond

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Adelaide with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, timber and brick walls.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

2202 Residence

FORWARD Design | Architecture

Inspiration for a large modern formal loft-style living room in Kansas City with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Orange Slice Mid-Century Modern

Moderne Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and a Brick 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.