This double sided fireplace with Colorado Red flagstone surround separates the living room from the dining room. Photo by Edge Architects.
Inspiration for a living room in Albuquerque with green walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Old Market Rock n' Roll Chic

The Iconic Space

This is an example of a small contemporary loft-style living room in Omaha with green walls and concrete floors.

Lyon's Den

Tucker Homes

Esther Van Geest, ETR Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with green walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Large contemporary open concept living room in Geelong with green walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Penthouse

Yellow Cloud Studio

Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in London with a home bar, green walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Rénovation d'une maison en Haute Savoie

Marque de Fabrik

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Lyon with green walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Petite maison de campagne dans le Parc National du Perche

CECILE KOKOCINSKI STUDIO

Mise en valeur d'une sculpture murale dans un cadre doré décalé sur un mur peint en kaki
Small country living room in Paris with green walls and concrete floors.

Loft familial aux Batignolles

2design architecture

Alfredo Brant
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with concrete floors, green walls, no tv and grey floor.

Réhabilitation d'une grange

Stephanie Menez -C.S.D

Belle hauteur sous plafond, pour ce salon. Les murs vert- amande et bleu-nuit, offrent douceur et chaleur à l'ensemble;
Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in Angers with green walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Réhabilitation d'une grange

Stephanie Menez -C.S.D

Cette ancienne grange commence une autre vie, très claire grâce aux grandes baies, le sol est en béton ciré et les murs sont peints en vert amande très doux, cette couleur s'associe très bien avec le jardin qui est en contact direct avec cette pièce. Les luminaires sont étonnants, réalisés sur mesure en transe de tronc d'arbre, et recouvert d'une rondelle en papier cartonné couleur cuivre. bel effet magistral pour habiller ce très haut mur.

La Marjolaine

BOH DECO

Sebastien Boudot
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Bordeaux with green walls, concrete floors and no fireplace.

North Caulfiled

Shmik Interiors

The glossy resin coated concrete floors give this spacious, light filled apartment and cool, calming feel.
Design ideas for a midcentury living room in Melbourne with green walls and concrete floors.

Midcentury Moroccan Loft Living Room and Fireplace | Kimball Starr Interior Desi

Kimball Starr Interior Design

In this view from above, authentic Moroccan brass teardrop pendants fill the high space above the custom-designed curved fireplace, and dramatic 18-foot-high golden draperies emphasize the room height and capture sunlight with a backlit glow. Hanging the hand-pierced brass pendants down to the top of the fireplace lowers the visual focus and adds a stunning design element. To create a more intimate space in the living area, long white glass pendants visually lower the ceiling directly over the seating. The global-patterned living room rug was custom-cut at an angle to echo the lines of the sofa, creating room for the adjacent pivoting bookcase on floor casters. By customizing the shape and size of the rug, we’ve defined the living area zone and created an inviting and intimate space. We juxtaposed the mid-century elements with stylish global pieces like the Chinese-inspired red lacquer sideboard, used as a media unit below the TV.

Mid Century Residence

David Coco

Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New Orleans with green walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Tuscan Villa

Maison et Jardin LLC

Reba Graham
Large mediterranean enclosed living room in Austin with a library, green walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Old Market Rock n' Roll Chic

The Iconic Space

Design ideas for a small contemporary loft-style living room in Omaha with green walls and concrete floors.

Modern Family Home on the Hills of Christchurch

Fraemohs Homes

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Christchurch with concrete floors, vaulted and green walls.

Symphony Design House

JEFFERY ROBERTS DESIGN

James Yochum Photography
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic loft-style living room in Grand Rapids with green walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and a concealed tv.

Penthouse

Yellow Cloud Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in London with a home bar, green walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Loft familial aux Batignolles

2design architecture

Alfredo Brant
Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Paris with concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv, green walls and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Green Walls and Concrete Floors

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.