Custom Interior Decorative Concrete Flooring

Residential Interior Floor Size: 2,500 square feet Installation: TC Interior
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in San Diego with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige walls, no tv and grey floor.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Bee Cave New Build

Laura Burton Interiors

An Indoor Lady
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Newport Beach Residence

Paul Davis Architects

Photograph by Art Gray
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CARLING RESIDENCE

User

Open concept living room with built-ins and wood burning fireplace. Walnut, teak and warm antiques create an inviting space with a bright airy feel. The grey blues, echo the waterfront lake property outside. Sisal rug helps anchor the space in a cohesive look.

Maidstone

HW Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Waterfront Modern Interiors

Johker Design

Gorgeous Modern Waterfront home with concrete floors, walls of glass, open layout, glass stairs,
Large contemporary formal open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View of living room from upper level entry. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Panaria

Federal Tile Imports Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living Room

ODS Architecture

The living room has walnut built-in cabinets housing home theater equipment over a border of black river rock which turns into a black granite plinth under the fireplace which is rimmed with luminescent tile. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography

Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Realville

Wright Jenkins Home Design

A beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace is the central focus of the living room. On the left, a semi-private entry to the guest wing of the home also provides a laundry room with door access to the driveway. Perfect for grocery drop off.

Living Room

Real Estate Judge

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Real Estate Judge

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Net Zero House

RDC Fine Homes, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Vancouver with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Custom Interior Decorative Concrete Flooring

Life Deck Coating Installations

Residential Interior Floor Size: 2,500 square feet Installation: TC Interior
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in San Diego with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, white walls, no tv and grey floor.

Custom Home in Vega

New Life Homes Inc.

Gunnar W
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BECKER HOUSE

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

mid century modern house locate north of san antonio texas house designed by oscar e flores design studio photos by lauren keller
Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

328 Wolseley

mckimm residential design

Derek Swalwell photographer Mews Chevron tiles
Large modern formal open concept living room in Melbourne with grey walls, concrete floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and a ribbon fireplace.

Modern Edge

AVID Associates LLC

Michael Hunter
Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concealed tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and a Tile 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.