Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and brick walls.

Ar Penthouse_living

Carola Vannini Architecture

Open space a doppia altezza
This is an example of a contemporary living room in Rome with white walls, light hardwood floors, coffered and brick walls.

Grove Park Carriage House

Hearth and Home: Interiors & Antiques

Inspiration for an industrial open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Aménagement d'un appartement de 50m2 DEAUVILLE

Dominique Paolini Design

Photo of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Paris with green walls, brown floor and brick walls.

Light and cosy central apartment

FineArchitects

Photo of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and brick walls.

Appartamento Squarcialupo - Zona giorno

2F Innova srl

Situato al secondo piano di una palazzina della seconda metà del XX secolo, nello storico quartiere di Piazza Bologna, l’appartamento si presentava come una vecchia dimora mai ristrutturata e, pertanto, con impianti e finiture ormai obsolete. Scopo principale della progettazione è stato quello di rivoluzionare gli spazi esistenti sfruttando al massimo le finestrature. Si è partiti dal centro dell’area per poi estendersi, come a raggiera, verso le mura perimetrali. Lo studio millimetrico degli ambienti incastrati l’un l’altro ha permesso la massima fruibilità degli ambienti evitando sprechi. Questo sistema ha consentito di poter inserire in uno spazio di circa 80 mq, un soggiorno con angolo cottura, 3 camere da letto, 2 bagni ed una piccola lavanderia. I nuovi ambienti rivestiti da luminosi materiali e gli arredi moderni abbinati alle tinte chiare, pastello, gli conferiscono un tocco contemporaneo, molto adatto ad una casa giovanile, totalmente rinnovata rispetto alla configurazione originaria.

Lightkeepers

Unique Homestays

Inspiration for an expansive beach style open concept living room in Cornwall with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brick walls.

Reforma d'habitatge unifamiliar

SP25 Arquitectura

Photo of a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Oh What A Ceiling!

Green Sheep Collective

‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Platt Park Bungalow/Pop Top

mokadeco

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, beige floor and brick walls.

Casa SD

Escribano Rosique Arquitectos

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, wood and brick walls.

Le chant des cigales

Allison Seigneuret - MH Déco

Occupée par un couple et leur petite fille, la maison construite au début des années 2000 était bien entretenue. Parfaitement propre, elle manquait toutefois cruellement de charme aux yeux de ses propriétaires. Amoureux de la Provence, ils souhaitaient la ressentir jusque dans leur intérieur. C’est là que je suis intervenue ! La cuisine a été entièrement réalisée sur-mesure. Résultat : un ensemble qui optimise les espaces et les rangements et qui se distingue par son évier timbre, gage de charme et de caractère. Située à l’arrière, la fenêtre fixe laisse passer la lumière dans l’entrée. Quant au bar, il est parfait pour savourer l’apéro en préparant le repas. Côté séjour, la salle à manger accueille une grande table permettant de recevoir confortablement la famille ou les amis. Avec sa vue sur le jardin, elle est le centre névralgique du foyer. Avec son mobilier sur-mesure et son canapé ultra confortable, le salon invite aux moments cosy, soirées cinéma en tête. Le mur paré de briques donne du cachet à la pièce, à l’image des matériaux utilisés (bois, lin, osier, rotin…), sans oublier le peinture à la chaux, aussi saine que décorative et surtout, typiquement méditerranéenne !

Harlem

ADL Interiors

Mid-sized industrial enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and brick walls.

UrbanConcrete - Faux Concrete Fireplace Surround - Industrial Grey

Wall Theory

This faux concrete fireplace surround was installed around a gas fireplace to create an industrial feature piece in this mid-century modern inspired living room. The product used was our UrbanConcrete faux concrete panels with anchor holes in the color Industrial Grey. These panels can be simply glued or screwed to any surface, and are Class A fire rated.

Reforma de ático en Lavapiés, Madrid

Luis Peña

Photo of a mediterranean living room in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Big House on the Prairie

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Interior design, space planning and architectural details converge thoughtfully in this transformative project. A 15-year old, 9,000 sf. home with generic interior finishes and odd layout needed bold, modern, fun and highly functional transformation for a large bustling family. To redefine the soul of this home, texture and light were given primary consideration. Elegant contemporary finishes, a warm color palette and dramatic lighting defined modern style throughout. A cascading chandelier by Stone Lighting in the entry makes a strong entry statement. Walls were removed to allow the kitchen/great/dining room to become a vibrant social center. A minimalist design approach is the perfect backdrop for the diverse art collection. Yet, the home is still highly functional for the entire family. We added windows, fireplaces, water features, and extended the home out to an expansive patio and yard. The cavernous beige basement became an entertaining mecca, with a glowing modern wine-room, full bar, media room, arcade, billiards room and professional gym. Bathrooms were all designed with personality and craftsmanship, featuring unique tiles, floating wood vanities and striking lighting. This project was a 50/50 collaboration between Rodwin Architecture and Kimball Modern

Welcoming living room with pink highlights

Absolute Project Management

The bright living space with large Crittal patio doors, parquet floor and pink highlights make the room a warm and inviting one. Midcentury modern furniture is used, adding a personal touch, along with the nod to the clients love of music in the guitar and speaker. A large amount of greenery is dotted about to add life to the space, with the bright colours making the space cheery and welcoming. Photos by Helen Rayner

Wilmott / Living Room

Sadie & Co

Mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brick walls.

Soggiorno con cucina a vista

MATTEO MARTINI ARCHITETTO

Il parquet in rovere naturale porta calore ai toni chiari delle pareti e del soffitto.
Small scandinavian open concept living room in Milan with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, exposed beam and brick walls.

El Dorado Solar Passive Home

Pink Dwelling

Design ideas for a small open concept living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Beige Living Room Design Photos with Brick Walls

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.