Photo Credit: Coles Hairston
Photo of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Austin with a standard fireplace, grey walls, concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

CASA SS

Reisarchitettura

Il soggiorno con il camintetto bifacciale
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Bari with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Arizona Contemporary

Sage Creek Furniture

Photo by: Bill Timmerman, Architect : Ibarra Rosano Design Architects, Builder: Process Designs
Inspiration for a large contemporary living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Mantles

MDM Trim

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, concrete floors, no tv and grey floor.

Architects Project

Mark Hardy

Expansive midcentury formal open concept living room in Hampshire with blue walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

Hilltop Road

Dichotomy Interiors

contemporary home design for a modern family with young children offering a chic but laid back, warm atmosphere.
Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Park City Modern

Williams Metcalf Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Edgemont | North Vancouver

Hasler Homes Ltd

This is an example of a large midcentury formal living room in Vancouver with white walls, no tv, concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround and a ribbon fireplace.

Kew House

Mesh Design Projects

Roger Thompson Photographer
Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Midcentury Modern Living Room

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CJ South
Photo of a small midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with blue walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Arizona Contemporary

Sage Creek Furniture

Photo by: Bill Timmerman, Architect : Ibarra Rosano Design Architects, Builder: Process Designs
Large contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

CASA LLERS

Marta Estarriol Interiorisme

This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor and panelled walls.

Urban Lake House

DEMESNE

The living room space opens up to the lake framed by aluminum windows along with a view of the metal clad fireplace. Comfort is paramount while bringing the outside indoors and maintaining a modern design. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

Hillside Modern

Intrinsik Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Brunswick West House

Taylor Knights

Tom Blachford
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with concrete floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, green floor and white walls.

Hunter Douglas Desiner Screen Shades

Hunter Douglas

This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Cabin 717

Akar ARchiTecture

Farshid Assassi
This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Cedar Rapids with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Ferndale Feature Home, Kapiti

David Reid Homes

A large gable window demands attention in the open-plan living area, drawing the eye to the high raking ceilings. The interior is flooded with natural light. Polished concrete floors luxuriate in solar gain, lending a hand in heating this warm and comfortable home. A random-width timber feature wall with fireplace delivers warmth and texture. It cunningly incorporates access to a hidden lounge. Large double-glazed sliding doors open up to a covered al fresco courtyard perfect for year round entertaining.

DG Residence

Steffen Builders West, Inc.

Ry Cox
Design ideas for an industrial formal enclosed living room in Denver with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, white walls, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Wohnzimmer

mo architektur

Mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Other with a library, white walls, concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and a wood stove.

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and a Metal 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.