Mid-sized tropical open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Coombs, Culver City

Hamilton Architects

Peter Barnaby
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

maple screen at great room

Moss Yaw Design studio

A custom maple slatted wall creates a sense of enclosure at the new great room, while still allowing for continuity and light at the living and dining areas. photo by Jimmy Cheng Photography

Waterway

Haven Development Group, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Ski Lodge

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.

Hedgestown

JEArchitecture

Corner Stove
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dublin with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Greenwich Street Apartment

kimberly peck architect

This is an example of a small modern open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Offener Wohnbereich mit Stahltreppe, Kamin und kleiner Bibliothek

kühnlein architekten GmbH

Bibliothek mit Kamin, offen zu Wohnbereich. Offenes, mittelgroßes modernes Esszimmer mit Sichtbetonwänden und hellgrauem Boden in Betonoptik. Fotograf: Ralf Dieter Bischoff

GEOMETRY ABSTRACTION VIEW I 48"'x74"

Quim Bove Contemporary Artist

QUIM BOVE
Photo of a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Los Angeles with a music area, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a concealed tv and grey floor.

Rove

The Ranch Mine

Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a modern open concept living room in Phoenix with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wood walls.

Glentham Road

Catherine White Interiors

A conversion of an industrial unit, the ceiling was left unfinished, along with exposed columns and beams. The newly polished concrete floor adds sparkle, and is softened by a oversized rug for the lounging sofa. Large movable poufs create a dynamic space suited for transition from family afternoons to cocktails with friends.

The Box, Valparaiso, Indiana

Bamesberger Architecture

Design ideas for a large scandinavian open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Marsh View

Kevin Browne Architecture

photo by Jeff Roberts
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Portland Maine with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Garcia/Tongsuthi

Jeannette Architects

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

Napa Valley Residence Yountville

Holder Parlette Architecture + Landscapes

Large transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with a home bar, beige walls, concrete floors and a plaster fireplace surround.

New Mexico Straw Bale

Confluence Architecture

Mark McLain
Inspiration for a small enclosed living room in Albuquerque with yellow walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Photo de la cheminée

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.

Updated Eichler with Modern Flare

Chic Home Interiors

Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

strawberry residence

kevin akey -azd associates

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and grey floor.

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.