Photo of a large country open concept living room in Jackson with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Living Room
Photo of a large open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Bright Harmony

Colossus Mfg.

Knoll fabric gave this client's newly reupholstered "tea chair" some new life, while creating a cozy area the flows into the dining room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Sacramento with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Pleasant Hill Remodel - Lisle

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Prairie Grove Residence

Interiors With A View

Dramatic 2-story fireplace with custom club chairs Palo Dobrick Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Durham NC Home

Dhinoy Studios

Warm white living room accented with natural jute rug and linen furniture. White brick fireplace with wood mantle compliments light tone wood floors.

Barry Street

Gracious Home Interiors

A stunning living room with gray and tan couches opens up to the two-toned kitchen and outside seating area.
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and a brick fireplace surround.

Lynas House

Birney Architects

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Other with a library, white walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Cozy Corners

Landmark Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in Denver with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse in Winter Park Florida

Element Home Builders

Photo of a country open concept living room in Orlando with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Longview

Brooke Cole Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Rénovation du rez-de-chaussée d'une maison 45m²

User

Frédéric Bali
Mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Paris with a library, black walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Centerville Conservation Custom Home

Gwaltney Construction

Design ideas for a loft-style living room in Atlanta with medium hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Lauren Nicole Designs

Jim Schmid Photography

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Charlotte with a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Rustic Living Room

Design ideas for a small country open concept living room in Other with white walls, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and limestone floors.

Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse

Gardner Homes

Light hardwood floors flow from room to room on the first level. Stained wooden beams contrast beautifully with the crisp white tongue and groove ceiling. The natural light floods this spacious living room and flows into adjoining kitchen and office/homework nook. The massive brick fireplace adds rustic charm and warmth to the crisp interior colors.

French Country Living Room

SWAT Design Team for Decorating Den

Anne Matheis
Photo of an open concept living room in St Louis with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige walls.

Living Room Spaces

Schulte Design

Jessie Preza
Design ideas for a transitional living room in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

2013 All-American Cottage

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

The Isokern modular gas fireplace was built in place using real brick. This pumice stone fireplace is environmentally advantageous and safe. The fireplace mantel was custom-designed and made by Dillard-Jones Builders. Interiors by SH Designs/Sandy Hankins.

Mid-century Re-modern

SHKS Architects

The original double-sided fireplace anchors and connects the living and dining spaces. The owner’s carefully selected modern furnishings are arranged on a new hardwood floor. Photo Credit: Dale Lang

Beige Living Room Design Photos with a Brick 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.