Atelier de Décorateurs Reinvent Luxembourg

Design ideas for an asian enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Spanish Oaks || Furnishings || Austin, Texas || Great Room

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, concrete floors and a plaster fireplace surround.

Contemporary Living Room

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Seattle with a two-sided fireplace, no tv, concrete floors, a concrete fireplace surround and black floor.

La Quinta Modernist Home - Living Room

Bradshaw Construction

This 6,500-square-foot one-story vacation home overlooks a golf course with the San Jacinto mountain range beyond. The house has a light-colored material palette—limestone floors, bleached teak ceilings—and ample access to outdoor living areas. Builder: Bradshaw Construction Architect: Marmol Radziner Interior Design: Sophie Harvey Landscape: Madderlake Designs Photography: Roger Davies

Ash Way House

Limitless Building

A four bedroom, two bathroom functional design that wraps around a central courtyard. This home embraces Mother Nature's natural light as much as possible. Whatever the season the sun has been embraced in the solar passive home, from the strategically placed north face openings directing light to the thermal mass exposed concrete slab, to the clerestory windows harnessing the sun into the exposed feature brick wall. Feature brickwork and concrete flooring flow from the interior to the exterior, marrying together to create a seamless connection. Rooftop gardens, thoughtful landscaping and cascading plants surrounding the alfresco and balcony further blurs this indoor/outdoor line. Designer: Dalecki Design Photographer: Dion Robeson

Valley Mountainside

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Large modern formal open concept living room in Phoenix with brown walls, limestone floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lawrence St Residence

Design Platform

James Florio & Kyle Duetmeyer
Mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Denver with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Lone Oak

Moontower

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Our Work

Carrocel Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Toronto with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Wyoming Residence

Abramson Architects

The living area is voluminous yet intimate. A built-in seating nook maintains a direct view of the mountains, unobstructed by a low profile fireplace. Photo: David Agnello

Great Room

Concept Design, Inc.

Photo by Darlene Halaby.
Mediterranean open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Addison Farm Barn

Joan Heaton Architects

Bob Schatz
Design ideas for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Burlington with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Hip Eclectic Condo

Laura Hull Photography

Interior Design: Ray Azoulay-Obsolete
Eclectic living room in Los Angeles with brown walls and concrete floors.

Modern Beach House

Nima Design LLC

SGM Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Lådfabriken

Klick & Klang Kreativa AB

Katja Ragnstam
This is an example of an expansive eclectic open concept living room in Gothenburg with grey walls and concrete floors.

Redel Home

Smith Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Auckland with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Classic Hill Country

Cook Designs

View of living room with built in cabinets
Large arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Pirouette Window Shadings

Stocks Draperies

Hunter Douglas
Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Cleveland with concrete floors and no fireplace.

Greek Village Corporate Retreat

Newberry Architecture

Jack Thompson Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Houston with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Living Room Design Photos with Limestone Floors 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.