This is an example of a contemporary living room in Other with grey walls, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and brick walls.

High House

Dieppe Design

Photo of a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, grey floor and brick walls.

Stretchy Space

Ande Bunbury Architects

Built in storage hides entertainment equipment and incorporates a folded steel stair to a mezzanine storage space in this apartment. Custom designed floating shelves easily allow for a rotating display of the owners art collection. By keeping clutter hidden away this apartment is kept simple and spacious.

Willoughby

Glenstone Living

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and brick walls.

The Cresta Model - Terravita

Kenmore Homes

Our Cresta model home at Terravita in Niagara Falls.
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and brick walls.

Prichett

Avan Construction Inc.

Great Room Cabinets
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Коридор (реализация)

Дарья Фомина

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with blue walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, wood and brick walls.

The Eisehower

Anthony W Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, no tv, white floor and brick walls.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

The New Design Project

Small contemporary formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Domus Wood Chevron WDOP 059 Matt

Domus -Tiles, Stone and Wood

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Surrey with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brick walls.

Organic Contemporary in an Industrial Setting

Turner Design Firm

Organic Contemporary Design in an Industrial Setting… Organic Contemporary elements in an industrial building is a natural fit. Turner Design Firm designers Tessea McCrary and Jeanine Turner created a warm inviting home in the iconic Silo Point Luxury Condominiums. Industrial Features Enhanced… Neutral stacked stone tiles work perfectly to enhance the original structural exposed steel beams. Our lighting selection were chosen to mimic the structural elements. Charred wood, natural walnut and steel-look tiles were all chosen as a gesture to the industrial era’s use of raw materials. Creating a Cohesive Look with Furnishings and Accessories… Designer Tessea McCrary added luster with curated furnishings, fixtures and accessories. Her selections of color and texture using a pallet of cream, grey and walnut wood with a hint of blue and black created an updated classic contemporary look complimenting the industrial vide.

ROSE LANE

Joel Contreras Design

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, a built-in media wall, grey floor, wood and brick walls.

Stufenlandschaft

Bürogemeinschaft | bfl Architekten und Berater

Detail Treppe
Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Berlin with white walls, light hardwood floors and brick walls.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

North Greenwich Penthouse

Kia Designs

Moon is an elegant collection of rounded sofas, armchairs, ottomans and modular elements with rotund enveloping lines and an modern composition, perfect for each residential or contract space.

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.

Living Area

Weave Interiors

To zone this previously open space for practical use for a family, a room divider was added, creating a snug TV area and practical storage. The dining table was updated with some paint and a large sofa was added to the entertaining space

Реализованный дизайн-проект таунхауса в ЖК "На уровне"

K1 Бюро

Просторная гостиная в четырехэтажном таунхаусе со вторым светом и несколькими рядами окон имеет оригинальное решение с оформлением декоративным кирпичом и горизонтальным встроенным камином. Она объединена со столовой и зоной готовки. Кухня находится в нише и имеет п-образную форму. Пространство выполнено в натуральных тонах и теплых оттенках, которые дополненными графичными черными деталями и текстилем в тон, а также рыжей кожей на обивке стульев и ярким текстурным деревом.

Реализованный дизайн-проект таунхауса в ЖК "На уровне"

K1 Бюро

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.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.