Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Toronto with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Point Dume Residence

Griffin Enright Architects

A view of a custom ceiling lightbox, with recessed custom light slots.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Spanish Oaks || Furnishings || Austin, Texas || Great Room

Etch Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Garcia/Tongsuthi

Jeannette Architects

Jeff Jeannette / Jeannette Architects
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal loft-style living room in Orange County with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Coldwater Canyon Residence

Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

View of living room opening to the outdoors. (Photography by Jeremy Bitterman.)
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with a ribbon fireplace, white walls, concrete floors, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

ROCKSLPIT

COMETA ARCHITECTS

Dimitris Kleanthis, Betty Tsaousi, Nikos Zoulamopoulos, Vasislios Vakis, Eftratios Komis
Photo of a mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Barcelona with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

great room with maple screen divider

Moss Yaw Design studio

a maple slatted screen provides privacy and texture to the open living space, separating it from the formal dining room and adjacent hall
This is an example of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Orange County with a wall-mounted tv, white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Canyon Road Custom Design

Metamorphosis

Marshall Elias
This is an example of a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in Albuquerque with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Price Road, Arlington WA.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Living room with custom designed mid century inspired bookshelf.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Bluffview Residence

Wernerfield Architecture

Robert Yu
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Salish Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

The Salish residence is a contemporary northwest home situated on a site that offers lake, mountain, territorial and golf course views from every room in the home. It uses a complex blend of glass, steel, wood and stone melded together to create a home that is experienced. The great room offers 360 degree views through the clearstory windows and large window wall facing the lake.

Rex Lottery House

DBGC Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, concrete floors and beige floor.

Greenwich Street Apartment

kimberly peck architect

Design ideas for a small contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Mariners

Haven Development Group, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with a home bar, beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Canyon Road Custom Design

Metamorphosis

Marshall Elias
Photo of a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in Albuquerque with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Canyon House

Gustave Carlson Design

Large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Old and New in Kew - Family Room

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior design project by Camilla Molders Design featuring custom made rug designed by Camilla Molders Architect Adie Courtney Pictures Derek Swalwell

Photo du salon

STUDIO IDÀ

Cet appartement d’une surface de 43 m2 se situe à Paris au 8ème et dernier étage, avec une vue imprenable sur Paris et ses toits. L’appartement était à l’abandon, la façade a été entièrement rénovée, toutes les fenêtres changées, la terrasse réaménagée et l’intérieur transformé. Les pièces de vie comme le salon étaient à l’origine côté rue et les pièces intimes comme la chambre côté terrasse, il a donc été indispensable de revoir toute la disposition des pièces et donc l’aménagement global de l’appartement. Le salon/cuisine est une seule et même pièce avec un accès direct sur la terrasse et fait office d’entrée. Aucun m2 n’est perdu en couloir ou entrée, l’appartement a été pensé comme une seule pièce pouvant se modifier grâce à des portes coulissantes. La chambre, salle de bain et dressing sont côté rue. L’appartement est traversant et gagne en luminosité.

American Clay

Articulate Finish LLC

Large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

While the hallway has an all white treatment for walls, doors and ceilings, in the Living Room darker surfaces and finishes are chosen to create an effect that is highly evocative of past centuries, linking new and old with a poetic approach. The dark grey concrete floor is a paired with traditional but luxurious Tadelakt Moroccan plaster, chose for its uneven and natural texture as well as beautiful earthy hues.

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and a Plaster 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.