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Design ideas for a small industrial formal enclosed living room in Other with concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

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FUTURCRET

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

Foundation Reuse

Martha Berndt Design Studio, LLC

Open Living Room
Inspiration for a modern open concept living room in Portland with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, multi-coloured walls and vaulted.

Hollow Box Beams and Mantel Compliment Transitional Home

The Olde Mill - Box Beams, Mantels & Shelves

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New Orleans with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Blitzer Residence

Stone Construction of the South

Photo of a small contemporary formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Hobbs' Ink Hill Country Fusion Modern Dogtrot

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Living into kitchen area
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Austin with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a concealed tv, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls and brown floor.

Camp Street Loft - San Antonio

Urbano Design & Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, brown floor and no tv.

Craftsman Lodge in Enchanted Canyon

Distinctive Homes & Architecture

This is an example of a large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Phoenix with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Kama'aina Estate

t3 interior design

This is an example of a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with a music area, beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Shooting Star Residence

Dynia Architects

The central, public wing of this residence is elevated 4 feet above grade with a ceiling that rises to opposite corners – to the northwest for visual access to the mountain faces and to the south east for morning light. This is achieved by means of a diagonal valley extending from the southwest entry to the northeast family room. Offset in plan and section, two story, private wings extend north and south forming a ‘pinwheel’ plan which forms distinctly programmed garden spaces in each quadrant. The exterior vocabulary creatively abides the traditional design guidelines of the subdivision, which required gable roofs and wood siding. Inside, the house is open and sleek, using concrete for shear walls and spatial divisions that allow the ceiling to freely sculpt the main space of the residence. A.I.A Wyoming Chapter Design Award of Excellence 2017 Project Year: 2010

CAMINO DON MIGUEL ORINDA CALIFORNIA

Bespoked Contractors Inc.

Photo of a contemporary living room in San Francisco with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Furniture

Plantation Design Los Angeles

Modern living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Concrete Overlays

Just Around The Corner

Design ideas for a mid-sized formal enclosed living room in St Louis with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Project 4

Hardwood Interiors & Design

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Origami House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Following a single contour line for one-level living. With an attenuated plan and delicate folds in the roof, the origin of the name “Origami House” is clear. The house is built along a contour on a gentle south-facing slope. The different slopes of the black roof, the gray cement-board walls in a traditional Japanese clapboard style, and the Cor-Ten sheet metal accents at the entrances evoke a natural formation in the woods as much as traditional readings of “house.” The “folding” theme scales from the roof form to custom light fixtures and handrail brackets. The house has nooks and crannies inside and out, and surprising spaces that enter one’s sight lines and invite exploration. Views unfold as one enters, revealing big windows that open up the interior to the surrounding woods. The plan concept provides access to light and landscape, and privacy for disparate activities. Insulated concrete floors are pigmented, poured with radiant heating tubes in the matrix, and polished to reflect light, trees, and sky. Views unfold as one enters the living room, revealing large windows that open up the interior to the surrounding woods. Glass is held in place by fixed and operable Douglas Fir frames.

Craftsman Lodge in Enchanted Canyon

Distinctive Homes & Architecture

Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Phoenix with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

James McCalligan Architects Portfolio

James McCalligan Architect

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

Ave H, Main house and Garage Apartment

Mosier Luxury Homes

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Glenalbyn

ESV Prime Construction Specialists, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with a home bar, white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Our Furniture

Santa Barbara Design Center

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Santa Barbara with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv 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.