Photography: Dustin Halleck, Home Builder: Middlefork Development, LLC, Architect: Burns + Beyerl Architects
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Montclair: California Modern Love

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar Bright Room SF
Midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Los Altos Hills - Traditional Elegance

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Old Hill House

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

renovated family room open to new kitchen
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Bridgeport with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a concrete fireplace surround.

Upscale Family Home

Courtney Thomas Design

The goal was to create a space that was warm and inviting yet cool and timeless. We did so using light fabrics, organic textures, and bursts of beautiful blues. The contrast between light and dark elements created the foundation for the design - using contemporary and traditional furnishings - while the rich royal blues make a showstopping presence. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/berkshire-house/

Exquisite Equestrian Ranch

Paulina Perrault Interiors

Joe Burull
Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Private Residence

Scott Landon – Modern Antique Store

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Elegant Lakefront Condo Renovation

Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction Company

Photos: Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Modern Gas Fireplace Valor Portland OR.

Homestead Stove Company

Valor Fireplaces
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Mid-Century Remodel

David Henig, Architect

Eric Rorer
Mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and a concrete fireplace surround.

FRENCH COUNTRY

DreamCast Design and Production

Our French Country is a traditional fireplace surrounded by timeless appeal. It is one of our most sought-after designs that easily match any interior with its classic details and elegant presence. This fireplace mantel creates a stunning focal point for great rooms or smaller living spaces if using one of the more compact sizes. Colors : -Haze -Charcoal -London Fog -Chalk -Moonlight -Portobello -Chocolate -Mist Finishes: -Simply White -Cloud White -Ice White

Windsor Terrace Townhouse Renovation

Bolster

Living room in a renovated Brooklyn townhouse
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Heat & Glo Gas Fireplaces

Yankee Fireplace Grill & Patio

Design ideas for a modern living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Large contemporary open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Design Project

Greenwich Redesign

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

CHEO Dream Home 2015

Living Lighting Ottawa

Medusa pendant lamp by Nuevo Lighting Supplied by Living Lighting Ottawa Photo courtesy of the CHEO Foundation
Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Ottawa with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

House in Presidio Heights

Robert Frear Architects

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige walls and a concrete fireplace surround.

Weston House

Nikki Goodnow Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Hartley Farm Remodel

Barna Building Contractors

Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in New York with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

DC Row-house

Cardinal Construction & Management

Traditional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and a Concrete 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.