Completed in 2010 this 1950's Ranch transformed into a modern family home with 6 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. Concrete floors and counters and gray stained cabinetry are warmed by rich bold colors. Public spaces were opened to each other and the entire second level is a master suite.

Warlingham detached home

Seasons in Colour

Double aspect living room painted in Farrow & Ball Cornforth White, with a large grey rug layered with a cowhide (both from The Rug Seller). The large coffee table (100x100cm) is from La Redoute and it was chosen as it provides excellent storage. A glass table was not an option for this family who wanted to use the table as a footstool when watching movies! The sofa is the Eden from the Sofa Workshop via DFS. The cushions are from H&M and the throw by Hermes, The brass side tables are via Houseology and they are by Dutchbone, a Danish interiors brand. The table lamps are by Safavieh. The roses canvas was drawn by the owner's grandma. A natural high fence that surrounds the back garden provides privacy and as a result the owners felt that curtains were not needed on this side of the room. The floor is a 12mm laminate in smoked oak colour. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis

Beverly Hills Contemporary

Crespo Design Group

The house is square with tons of angles, so I wanted to introduce some rounded elements to create contrast. The uniquely colored living room interior fits perfectly in this modern Beverly Hills home. The multi-colored Missoni fabrics set the energetic tone, while the selenite fireplace, solid colored walls, sofa, and chairs keep the looks fresh and balanced. Home located in Beverly Hills, California. Designed by Florida-based interior design firm Crespo Design Group, who also serves Malibu, Tampa, New York City, the Caribbean, and other areas throughout the United States.

An Open Concept Kitchen and Living Space

Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Ottawa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Scandinavian Living Room

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, white walls, brown floor and a concrete fireplace surround.

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Photo of a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Dixie Pkwy Great Room

I & I Homes, Home Staging and Redesign

Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Orlando with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and medium hardwood floors.

Martis Camp - Modern Mountain Living

Crestwood Construction Inc.

This 4 bedroom (2 en suite), 4.5 bath home features vertical board–formed concrete expressed both outside and inside, complemented by exposed structural steel, Western Red Cedar siding, gray stucco, and hot rolled steel soffits. An outdoor patio features a covered dining area and fire pit. Hydronically heated with a supplemental forced air system; a see-through fireplace between dining and great room; Henrybuilt cabinetry throughout; and, a beautiful staircase by MILK Design (Chicago). The owner contributed to many interior design details, including tile selection and layout.

Blott Residence

Built Incorporated

Remodel/ Addition of Ranch style home with RD Architecture. All metalwork, cabinetry, concrete custom built by Built Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Houston with a concrete fireplace surround and white walls.

Plains Way Marietta GA

Iroko Properties LLC

Rex Fuller
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary living room in Atlanta with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Serene Scandifornian Living Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

PHOTO BY: STEVEN DEWALL A handmade table made by a local artisan, anchors the space between the living room and dining room. Painting by Eric Zener.

Lakefront Living

Sapphire Pear

Still Capture Photography
Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Cleveland with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Greenwood, Mar Vista

Interior Particulier

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

Room display at Ideal Home show spring 2016

Carton Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized modern living room in Dublin with a concrete fireplace surround, blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

Concrete Fireplace Surrounds

Hard Topix LLC

Concrete Fireplace Surround by Hard Topix Precast Concrete. Color is Harbor Gray. Made of Lightweight High Performance Concrete. www.hardtopix.com
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Casa Paraiso

Burdge & Associates Architects

Contemporary living room. Modern fireplace.
Design ideas for a mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Sunnyside

Trumbull Architects

Poor mans paneling as fireplace core in blue and in white as wainscot. Ashley Studio photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Fireplaces

Sticks and Stones Furniture

This contemporary concrete fireplace goes 'rustic' with a wood burning insert. The custom concrete fireplace surround was designed to add an element of 'cozy' to our client's open concept living / kitchen area in their Whistler, BC home. David Fournier Photography

Laurens Street Residence

ML Design, Allied ASID

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Charleston with beige walls, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Casa Paraiso

Burdge & Associates Architects

Contemporary living room. Modern fireplace.
Mediterranean living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Turquoise Living Room Design Photos with 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.