勾配天井、現しにした登り梁、土間の中央に据えられた薪ストーブ、南の全面開口がリビングの大空間を特徴づけています。薪ストーブで暖まりながら孫の子守り、そんな生活が想像できそうな二世帯住宅です。
Photo of a large open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Lakefront Lodge

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

サーファーさんの家

黒渕忍建築設計事務所

中二階のスキップフロアにリビングスペースを設けました。
This is an example of a scandinavian living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, beige floor, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Modernized Family Living Room

United Signature Tacoma

A cozy fireplace perfect for a sterling mirror and gray accent ideal for family gatherings.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

白鳥の家－自然と共に暮らす家－薪ストーブとアウトドアリビング

設計事務所 TAWKS（トークス）

自然と共に暮らす家－薪ストーブとアウトドアリビング木造２階建ての一戸建て・アウトドアリビング・土間リビング・薪ストーブ・吹抜のある住宅。田園風景の中で、「建築・デザイン」×「自然・アウトドア」が融合し、「豊かな暮らし」を実現する住まいです。
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

岡本町の家

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

環境につながる家本敷地は、古くからの日本家屋が立ち並ぶ、地域の一角を宅地分譲された土地です。道路と敷地は、2.5ｍほどの高低差があり、程よく自然が残された敷地となっています。道路との高低差があるため、周囲に対して圧迫感のでない建物計画をする必要がありました。そのため道路レベルにガレージを設け、建物と一体化した意匠と屋根形状にすることにより、なるべく自然とまじわるように設計しました。ガレージからエントランスまでは、自然石を利用した階段を設け、自然と馴染むよう設計することにより、違和感なく高低差のある敷地を建物までアプローチすることがでます。エントランスからは、裏庭へ抜ける道を設け、ガレージから裏庭までの心地よい小道が続いています。道路面にはあまり開口を設けず、内部に入ると共に裏庭への開いた空間へと繋がるダイニング・リビングスペースを設けています。敷地横には、里道があり、生活道路となっているため、プライバシーも守りつつ、採光を取り入れ、裏庭へと繋がる計画としています。また、2階のスペースからは、山々や桜が見える空間がありこの場所をフリースペースとして家族の居場所としました。要所要所に心地よい居場所を設け、外部環境へと繋げることにより、どこにいても外を感じられる心地よい空間となりました。

平塚　旗竿敷地　大開口のある白い家

ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所

吹き抜けを通して薪ストーブが家全体を温める
Inspiration for a modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and wallpaper.

Morristown, New Jersey

Hasan's Rugs

This is an example of a large modern formal loft-style living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, wallpaper and brick walls.

Contemporary Lakefront Residence

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

豊橋牛川町の家2014

株式会社kotori

勾配天井、現しにした登り梁、土間の中央に据えられた薪ストーブ、南の全面開口がリビングの大空間を特徴づけています。薪ストーブで暖まりながら孫の子守り、そんな生活が想像できそうな二世帯住宅です。
Large open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

岡本町の家

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

白鳥の家－自然と共に暮らす家－薪ストーブとアウトドアリビング

設計事務所 TAWKS（トークス）

自然と共に暮らす家－薪ストーブとアウトドアリビング木造２階建ての一戸建て・アウトドアリビング・土間リビング・薪ストーブ・吹抜のある住宅。田園風景の中で、「建築・デザイン」×「自然・アウトドア」が融合し、「豊かな暮らし」を実現する住まいです。
Modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

平塚　旗竿敷地　大開口のある白い家

ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所

2階子供スペースと1階リビングをつなぐ吹き抜け
Inspiration for a modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and wallpaper.

豊橋牛川町の家2014

株式会社kotori

白鳥の家－自然と共に暮らす家－薪ストーブとアウトドアリビング

設計事務所 TAWKS（トークス）

自然と共に暮らす家－薪ストーブとアウトドアリビング木造２階建ての一戸建て・アウトドアリビング・土間リビング・薪ストーブ・吹抜のある住宅。田園風景の中で、「建築・デザイン」×「自然・アウトドア」が融合し、「豊かな暮らし」を実現する住まいです。
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Lakefront Lodge

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

岡本町の家

ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツデザインオフィス)

New Jersey, Medford

Hasan's Rugs

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and brick walls.

豊橋牛川町の家2014

株式会社kotori

開放的な、リビング・土間・ウッドデッキという構成が、奥へ行けば、落ち着いた、和室・縁側・濡縁という和の構成となり、その両者の間の4枚の襖を引き込めば、一体の空間として使うことができます。柔らかい雰囲気の杉のフローリングを走り廻る孫を見つめるご家族の姿が想像できる仲良し二世帯住宅です。
Large open concept living room in Other with white walls, wallpaper, wallpaper, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

豊橋牛川町の家2014

株式会社kotori

開放的な、リビング・土間・ウッドデッキという構成が、奥へ行けば、落ち着いた、和室・縁側・濡縁という和の構成となり、その両者の間の4枚の襖を引き込めば、一体の空間として使うことができます。柔らかい雰囲気の杉のフローリングを走り廻る孫を見つめるご家族の姿が想像できる仲良し二世帯住宅です。
This is an example of a large open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Living Room Design Photos with a Concrete Fireplace Surround and Wallpaper

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.