Casey Dunn
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Austin with concrete floors and a hanging fireplace.

Newry Street

Design + Diplomacy

Property styling by Design + Diplomacy.
Inspiration for a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a freestanding tv and grey floor.

Mount Si Modern

Rose-Leigh Design

This is an example of an industrial open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and grey floor.

Reforma integral de un piso en el barrio del Born | Habitan Architecture

Alicia Alcaide Fotografía

Alicia Alcaide Fotografía
Photo of a modern open concept living room in Other with concrete floors and grey floor.

Can Deus

Dawson Design Group

Brady Architectural Photography
This is an example of a large modern formal open concept living room in San Diego with beige walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Waveview, Topanga, CA

GLYNNdesignbuild

Paul Schefz
Mid-sized open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete floors, no tv, grey floor and no fireplace.

GEO [METRY] Collection

Weese+Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Denver with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey 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.

Lake Calhoun Organic Modern

Marvin

Fully integrated into its elevated home site, this modern residence offers a unique combination of privacy from adjacent homes. The home’s graceful contemporary exterior features natural stone, corten steel, wood and glass — all in perfect alignment with the site. The design goal was to take full advantage of the views of Lake Calhoun that sits within the city of Minneapolis by providing homeowners with expansive walls of Integrity Wood-Ultrex® windows. With a small footprint and open design, stunning views are present in every room, making the stylish windows a huge focal point of the home.

Casa de Graham & Angus

DTR_studio arquitectos

cris beltran
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and a built-in media wall.

Knoll House

Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design

Jim Westphalen
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Burlington with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, a wood stove and no tv.

Gas Fireplaces

Woodstove & Fireplace Shop

Design ideas for a large modern formal open concept living room in Boston with yellow walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

JH Modern

Pearson Design Group

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

JH Modern

Pearson Design Group

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Old Stone Highway

BERG DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with concrete floors, white walls, a standard fireplace, a music area, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Chauvet

Nick Lee Architecture

Michelle Wilson Photography
Small country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with concrete floors, no tv, white walls, no fireplace and grey floor.

Bayside Gem, Tiburon

Moore Design Group

A bespoke residence, designed to suit its owner in every way. The result of a collaborative vision comprising the collective passion, taste, energy, and experience of our client, the architect, the builder, the utilities contractors, and ourselves, this home was planned to combine the best elements in the best ways, to complement a thoughtful, healthy, and green lifestyle not simply for today, but for years to come. Photo Credit: Jay Graham, Graham Photography

DC Ranch Home #4

La Casa Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with a home bar, beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

13th Beach House Living Room

Auhaus Architecture

Living room with pocket windows out to golf course view. Photography: Trevor Mein
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, concrete floors and no tv.

ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

A collection of furniture classics for the open space Ranch House: Mid century modern style Italian leather sofa, Saarinen womb chair with ottoman, Noguchi coffee table, Eileen Gray side table and Arc floor lamp. Polished concrete floors with Asian inspired area rugs and Asian antiques in the background. Sky lights have been added to let more light in.

Open Concept Living Room Design Photos with 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.