Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Club Oaks House

Ware Architecture Studio

Design ideas for an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Portfolio

John Riggs AIA

Large open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

Fruita River Home

Zag Built LLC

3House Media
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, concrete floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Ferndale Feature Home, Kapiti

David Reid Homes

A large gable window demands attention in the open-plan living area, drawing the eye to the high raking ceilings. The interior is flooded with natural light. Polished concrete floors luxuriate in solar gain, lending a hand in heating this warm and comfortable home. A random-width timber feature wall with fireplace delivers warmth and texture. It cunningly incorporates access to a hidden lounge. Large double-glazed sliding doors open up to a covered al fresco courtyard perfect for year round entertaining.

Crook | Cup | Bow | Twist

Schwartz and Architecture

The proposal analyzes the site as a series of existing flows or “routes” across the landscape. The negotiation of both constructed and natural systems establishes the logic of the site plan and the orientation and organization of the new home. Conceptually, the project becomes a highly choreographed knot at the center of these routes, drawing strands in, engaging them with others, and propelling them back out again. The project’s intent is to capture and harness the physical and ephemeral sense of these latent natural movements as a way to promote in the architecture the wanderlust the surrounding landscape inspires. At heart, the client’s initial family agenda--a home as antidote to the city and basecamp for exploration--establishes the ethos and design objectives of the work. Photography - Bruce Damonte

Living Room Custom Fire Place

BMA Architects

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

Spacious tradition

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Other with grey walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor and recessed.

Metallics

JADE Epoxy Flooring Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Shaw Product Gallery

Floormasters

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Orlando with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Living Spaces

Elise Denver Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Philadelphia with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

Cottles Bridge

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Reading nook
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Melbourne with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

Scala - Libreria

User

Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Bari with a library, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and multi-coloured floor.

Havelock ADU

Salmon Built LLC

Sung Kokko Photo
Small modern open concept living room in Portland with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and multi-coloured floor.

Judy & Craig's (nearly Net-Zero) home

2e Architects

Alain Jaramillo
Large country formal open concept living room in Baltimore with beige walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and multi-coloured floor.

Ristrutturazione della casa padronale nell’ambito della Masseria Cuturi

Bernardino Dimitri

This is an example of a mediterranean enclosed living room in Bari with white walls, concrete floors, vaulted and multi-coloured floor.

Ristrutturazione della casa padronale nell’ambito della Masseria Cuturi

Bernardino Dimitri

Inspiration for a mediterranean enclosed living room in Bari with white walls, concrete floors, vaulted and multi-coloured floor.

Hunters Hill - Studio - Kerry Maxwell

Love Coming Home

Multi functional space - for work, functions, entertaining and for guests staying over Polished concrete floor, built in window seat with storage below, pendant lights, timber beams, vaulted ceiling, sandstone pillars, sliding barn door, exterior sliding bi fold doors, built in movie projector for movie nights and air conditioning

Club Oaks House

Ware Architecture Studio

Fruita River Home

Zag Built LLC

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and Multi-Coloured 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.