Large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Modern Remodel

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Photo by: Andrew Pogue Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Floating Mezzanine Game Room

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Floating above the kitchen and family room, a mezzanine offers elevated views to the lake. It features a fireplace with cozy seating and a game table for family gatherings. Architecture and interior design by Pierre Hoppenot, Studio PHH Architects.

White Oak House

Boxwood Avenue

This beautiful custom home built by Bowlin Built and designed by Boxwood Avenue in the Reno Tahoe area features creamy walls painted with Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and white oak custom cabinetry. With beautiful granite and marble countertops and handmade backsplash. The dark stained island creates a two-toned kitchen with lovely European oak wood flooring and a large double oven range with a custom hood above!

Garden Retreat by Burdge Architects

Burdge & Associates Architects

Living room, Modern french farmhouse. Light and airy. Garden Retreat by Burdge Architects in Malibu, California.
Inspiration for an expansive country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Minecraft House

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Axboe Residence

Zola European Windows

Large fixed windows offer beautiful views.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

CV - White Farmhouse

Nick Lee Architecture

Country open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Hummingbird Haus

K2 Signature Homes

Living room and views to the McDowell Mtns
Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

#rosenredo

Redo Home and Design

Aimee Mazzenga Photography Design: Mitzi Maynard and Clare Kennedy
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Nashville with light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Living Room Fireplace

ODS Architecture

Large high ceiling living room faces a two-story concrete fireplace wall with floor to ceiling windows framing the view. The hardwood floors are set over Warmboard radiant heating subflooring. Russell Abraham Photography

Maine Coast 2016

Hamilton Snowber Architects

Photo of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Portland Maine with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Modern Organic Cottage Fireplace

Granicrete Minnesota

This new home with refined architecture has a timeless and fresh design. The main level greatroom features a massive 60' linear fireplace. The 17' x 6' clean concrete surround has a long, narrow gas fireplace set into the Granicrete concrete. The wall was hand-troweled with virtually no irregularities to give it a smooth finish. The custom coloring has soft whites and grays that don't distract from the contemporary living area.

Beach Style Living Room

Design ideas for a beach style living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Lafayette Remodel

Dolan's Lumber, Doors & Windows

Large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Vidro Do Mar

KBC Developments

Placed within an idyllic beach community, this modern family home is filled with both playful and functional spaces. Natural light reflects throughout and oversized openings allow for movement to the outdoor spaces. Custom millwork completes the kitchen with concealed appliances, and creates a space well suited for entertaining. Accents of concrete add strength and architectural context to the spaces. Livable finishes of white oak and quartz are simple and hardworking. High ceilings in the bedroom level allowed for creativity in children’s spaces, and the addition of colour brings in that sense of playfulness. Art pieces reflect the owner’s time spent abroad, and exude their love of life – which is fitting in a place where the only boundaries to roam are the ocean and railways. KBC Developments Photography by Ema Peter www.emapeter.com

Knopp Scott Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Dogtrot

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

A large concrete chimney projects from the foundations through the center of the house, serving as a centerpiece of design while separating public and private spaces.

winter park mountain home

jennifer rhode design

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wood.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and vaulted.

Living Room Design Photos with Light 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.