Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and brick walls.

Green Dirt Farm great room

ROTHERS Design/Build

Photo by Bob Greenspan
Photo of a large country loft-style living room in Kansas City with yellow walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Two Pavilions House

Tom Robertson Architects

Lillie Thompson
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Prairie Style

AB2 Architecture

Craftsman style light fixtures, warm stained oak and uncluttered fireplace add to the feel of an older Prairie style home.
Photo of an arts and crafts living room in Grand Rapids with concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

My Houzz: Endless Summer in a 1954 Northern California Home

Margot Hartford Photography

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Open plan living

Ardent Architects Pty Ltd

Spectral Modes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Stafford

Mark Payne Homes

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Austin with beige walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Northcote Workers Cottage

Olivia van Dijk Architecture

Home of Emily Wright of Nancybird. Photography by Neil Preito Sunken Living space with polished concrete floors, a built in fireplace and purpose-built shelving for indoor plants to catch the northern sunlight. Timber framed windows border an internal courtyard that provides natural light.

Vermont Residence

Touloukian Touloukian Inc

Anton Grassl
Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Boston with concrete floors, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, white walls and a standard fireplace.

Hill Country Modern Farmhouse

Bohannon Design Team

The living room features a crisp, painted brick fireplace and transom windows for maximum light and view. The vaulted ceiling elevates the space, with symmetrical halls opening off to bedroom areas. Rear doors open out to the patio.

Clarke street Project

Sarah Wood Designs

The Clarke street project was a renovation of a 2 bedroom Californian bungalow, we kept the 2 front room and extended the back part of 8th house adding a study, bathroom, laundry, open plan kitchen and living area and went up a level to create a master bedroom, ensuite and walk in robe. the house has an amazing feel, full of natural light from the architectural window back bifold. The back yard is south facing so we added skylights throughout the house to bring in warmth and natural light. The open plan kitchen and living was just the right size to fit a 4 seater dining table and good size couch and sitting space. The

Acorn Again - Modern Interior Design

Woodhull of Maine

Accent furniture provides a comfortable place to rest next to the cozy fireplace in this modern Maine living room. Trent Bell Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury enclosed living room in Portland Maine with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Gladesville Courtyard House

Vanessa Wegner Architect

Katherine Lu
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Orange Slice Mid-Century Modern

Moderne Builders

This is an example of 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

JOHN ELLWAY. ARCHITECT

Toby Scott
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Brisbane with grey walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a concealed tv and grey 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.

Antigua Residence

benjamin john stevens, architect

Midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Our Work

DJ Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Interior Staining

LA Concrete Works

poured brand new concrete then came in and stained and sealed the concrete.
Design ideas for a large industrial formal loft-style living room in Los Angeles with red walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Sorrento House by Meredith Lee

Elizabeth Schiavello Photography

Coastal living room with white brick feature wall and fireplace, polished concrete floor and custom joinery
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, grey floor and brick walls.

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.