Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve.

Contemporary Refinement

emme designs

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Melbourne with brown walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Rosanna Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Through the use of form and texture, we gave these spaces added dimension and soul. What was a flat blank wall is now the focus for the Family Room and includes a fireplace, TV and storage.

Элегантная квартира 60 кв. м в центре Москвы

Ольга Долидзе

Small contemporary living room in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Modern Design and Outdoor Living

Freestyle Interiors

Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Miami with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Hauss

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Oceanfront

McRae Lambert Dunn

Grey Crawford Photography
This is an example of a large beach style living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Lough View

Ulster Interiors Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

REFORMA Y AMPLIACIÓN DE UNA VIVIENDA EN CABRERA DE MAR | MARESME | BARCELONA

RARDO - Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Dubai Penthouse

Muse Interior Design

Photo of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Corona Del Mar 1

geoff sumich design

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

San Salvador - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our San Salvador project, we did a complete kitchen remodel, redesigned the fireplace in the living room and installed all new porcelain wood-looking tile throughout. Before the kitchen was outdated, very dark and closed in with a soffit lid and old wood cabinetry. The fireplace wall was original to the home and needed to be redesigned to match the new modern style. We continued the porcelain tile from an earlier phase to go into the newly remodeled areas. We completely removed the lid above the kitchen, creating a much more open and inviting space. Then we opened up the pantry wall that previously closed in the kitchen, allowing a new view and creating a modern bar area. The young family wanted to brighten up the space with modern selections, finishes and accessories. Our clients selected white textured laminate cabinetry for the kitchen with marble-looking quartz countertops and waterfall edges for the island with mid-century modern barstools. For the backsplash, our clients decided to do something more personalized by adding white marble porcelain tile, installed in a herringbone pattern. In the living room, for the new fireplace design we moved the TV above the firebox for better viewing and brought it all the way up to the ceiling. We added a neutral stone-looking porcelain tile and floating shelves on each side to complete the modern style of the home. Our clients did a great job furnishing and decorating their house, it almost felt like it was staged which we always appreciate and love.

Modern Mountain Home

CIRCLE Design Studio

Large country open concept living room in Richmond with white walls, porcelain floors, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living Room

Fava Design Group

The living room provides the perfect entertainment area.
Design ideas for a contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and grey floor.

Hidden Canyon Retreat

ArchitecTor, PC

Tony Hernandez Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

College Park New Build

Gail Barley Interiors, LLC

Staging by MHM Staging.
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Orlando with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Trigg Beach House

David Wilkes Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Perth with porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and white floor.

Persano Model Fort Myers, Florida

Carrie Cross/Carlton Naumann Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Pratt & Lambert

Stephen Pappas Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with green walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Hidden Canyon Retreat

ArchitecTor, PC

Nestled in its own private and gated 10 acre hidden canyon this spectacular home offers serenity and tranquility with million dollar views of the valley beyond. Walls of glass bring the beautiful desert surroundings into every room of this 7500 SF luxurious retreat. Thompson photographic

All Fireplace Surrounds Living Room Design Photos with Porcelain 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.