Ken Dahlin
Design ideas for a small midcentury open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Blakehurst

Crown Electrical Solutions

Photo of a contemporary living room in Sydney with grey walls, a wall-mounted tv, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace and red floor.

1931 Paradise Valley Restoration/Renovation

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The original fireplace, and the charming and subtle form of its plaster surround, was freed from a wood-framed "box" that had enclosed it during previous remodeling. The period Monterey furniture has been collected by the owner specifically for this home. Architect: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects General Contractor: Linthicum Custom Builders Photo: Maureen Ryan Photography

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GGA gardini gibertini architetti

Ph ©Ezio Manciucca
Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a built-in media wall, red floor and grey walls.

11th Street Residence

HartmanBaldwin Design/Build

This is an example of a living room in Los Angeles with concrete floors, a corner fireplace, white walls and red floor.

Portland Sequoia House

WA Design Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with a music area, beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Classé

Audio Video Synergy

Large modern open concept living room in New York with concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and red floor.

Oliver/Fox Residence

SunSwallow Design, LLC

The Oliver/Fox residence was a home and shop that was designed for a young professional couple, he a furniture designer/maker, she in the Health care services, and their two young daughters.

Willow Glen Houses Los Angeles

Peter de Bretteville Architect

The project is for two single family dwellings for close friends who wish to live cooperatively rather than in more typical LA isolation. The site slopes up steeply to the west from the street such that the two houses are cut deeply into the hill for basements and garages. The main levels are reached through a shared central exterior stair. Entry is from the common landing overlooking the street. The stair can also be taken directly up into the garden. While to two houses have the same structure and materials, the uniqueness of each families structure and interest is expressed in fundamentally different plan arrangements and different interior finishes such that each house has its own character internally. This is possible because the basic loft like structure frames two story spaces within which are placed bedrooms as mezzanines. Both buildings are relatively closed to the street and open to the garden side where overhanging balconies and canvas shade the glass walls. The skylights that run continuously along the street balance the light through the interior especially in the two story living room and studio spaces.

Red Tractor Farm

Bristow Design

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Country living room in Sunshine Coast with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and red floor.

Classé

Audio Video Synergy

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in New York with concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and red floor.

Nostalgic's

Nostalgic's Inc.

Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Casita de Muñeca. Salón con terraza

IMAGINEAN. Arquitectura & Interiorismo

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern loft-style living room in Madrid with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding tv, red floor and a library.

1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation

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The original ceiling, comprised of exposed wood deck and beams, was revealed after being concealed by a flat ceiling for many years. The beams and decking were bead blasted and refinished (the original finish being damaged by multiple layers of paint); the intact ceiling of another nearby Evans' home was used to confirm the stain color and technique. Architect: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects General Contractor: Linthicum Custom Builders Photo: Maureen Ryan Photography

1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation

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AP House Urbino

GGA gardini gibertini architetti

Ph ©Ezio Manciucca
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

AP House Urbino

GGA gardini gibertini architetti

Ph ©Ezio Manciucca
Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

AP House Urbino

GGA gardini gibertini architetti

Ph ©Ezio Manciucca
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Classé

Audio Video Synergy

Photo of a large modern open concept living room in New York with concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and red floor.

Classé

Audio Video Synergy

Large modern open concept living room in New York with concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and red floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors and Red 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.