Ben Hill
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Houston with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Spacious Transitional Home

Blessings Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional loft-style living room in Dallas with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

BC Home & Garden Show 2015

Dexter Dolores Interiors

Mid-sized industrial enclosed living room in Vancouver with black walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Indian Springs 1

Dynia Architects

This mountain vacation residence places the living and sleeping space for a family of three on the main level with guest bedrooms, recreation rooms, and garage below. The sloped site allows approach and entry on the main level, achieving the appearance of a one-story house. The scheme is an L-shaped, open-plan building containing primary living space covered with a shed roof. This configuration forms a “courtyard” facing southeast, which contains the main entry. Intersected with the shed roof component the mudroom, bedroom, and master closet and bath are contained in “cabins” of stone with arced roofs. The roof support at the northwest corner has been eliminated to allow a sliding glass system which, when open, voids the corner of the family room. This allows the living space to extend onto an elevated concrete terrace overlooking the view. The result is a living environment that distinguishes public from private uses with form and space, provides outdoor areas of contrasting characteristics in a place of sharp seasonal contrast, and creates an image that blends with the landscape.

Abigar Modern Farmhouse Living Room - Perch Plans

Perch Plans

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Austin with beige walls, concrete floors and brown floor.

Award-Winning Oakland Accessory Dwelling Unit

HDR Remodeling Inc.

The kitchen occupies the space between the bedroom and living room to help separate the two spaces and avoid a bland hallway.
This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Contemporary Styles

LR Home

This area rug features of repeating pattern resembling scales, feathers, or even ocean waves. This soft, plush rug is sure to transport you to the warm sun, sandy feet, and ocean breeze of the island vacation that has been beckoning you. Bring a little piece of sun-kissed paradise home with your own Grace rug.

Selby Residence

Currey Custom Homes, Inc.

Living room in DC Metro with white walls, concrete floors and brown floor.

Simple Luxe

Poet Interiors

Ben Hill
Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Houston with white walls, a freestanding tv, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Rush Creek Ranch Log Home and Addition (L12667)

Real Log Homes

This is an example of an expansive open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Rowe Sofas, Sectionals, Chairs

Alpine Furniture Company

Small transitional formal enclosed living room in Denver with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Cargill Residence

East Mountain Design

Great room views towards vineyard with light and view to both sides. Michael Matsil Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

European Modern Home

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Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Inspiration for a large modern formal loft-style living room in Orange County with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mercado District

PureBuild Inc.

Dutch doors offer a view of the entry courtyard from this welcoming living area.
Open concept living room in Other with concrete floors and brown floor.

Phantom Canyon Ranch

Homes By Frameworks

Mid-sized traditional formal living room in Denver with white walls, concrete floors and brown floor.

Portfolio

Versatile Coatings LLC

Metallic epoxy was applied to this living room floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Pool House

Holly Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Cowaramup 8.5 star house

Lurie Building Design

This new home, situated in Cowaramup, Margaret River, posed a number of challenges, ranging from a sloping block, mandatory design guidelines, and bush fire attack levels. The brief was to achieve a solar passive home, not too far from the norm, in order to maintain a realistic budget. The house has achieved an 8.5 star energy efficiency rating without requiring the use of any non-standard glazing. It uses eave shading, breezeways, casement windows and ceiling fans for cooling in summer; and north-facing glass, a concrete slab and wood fire for heating in winter. Other green features include rainwater harvesting, grey water recycling and solar power. Zero VOCs products have been used on the timber bench tops, concrete floors and rendered masonry walls to ensure the occupants avoid contact with any unnecessary chemicals in the home.

Volkshouse 1

WAMO Studio Architects

Amadeus Leitner
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Design Studio

The Sofa Guy

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, no tv, concrete floors and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and Brown Floor

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.