the living room is done to a modern style with also bringing out some of the characters of the building with some exposed brick and high ceilings. modern open plan kitchen and dining area makes this an in-demand place for young professionals wanting to live in the city center.

Avenue Collection | Michigan Hickory Room | Hallmark Floors

Hallmark Floors

Michigan Hickory – The Ultra Wide Avenue Collection, removes the constraints of conventional flooring allowing your space to breathe. These Sawn-cut floors boast the longevity of a solid floor with the security of Hallmark’s proprietary engineering prowess to give your home the floor of a lifetime.

Дом в Переделкино

Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, coffered, recessed, wood and brick walls.

Скандинавский стиль в "каркаснике".

Alex Loft

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with white walls, laminate floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Custom Build House

Veranda Custom Homes

Large country formal living room in Vancouver with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

The Rock

SDA Architects

Expansive traditional formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

ホワイトとグレーのコントラストが美しい浴室・リビングリモデル

ボウクス株式会社

広さのあるリビングルームには味わい深いライムストーン調の大判サイズ（600角）タイルを使用し、ダイナミックでエレガントな印象を与える空間に。庭を楽しめるインナーテラスの壁は、シックなグレーカラーのブリックタイルを使用して空間を引き締めました。アンティークレンガを原型とした製品で、近くで見てもそのリアリティは本物以上の佇まいを醸し出しています。テラスドアのアイアンやガラス、ブラケットライト、そしてブリックタイルという異素材同士が競い合うことなく調和しており、美しい空間を作り出しています。

Новый Петербург

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Saint Petersburg with brown walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and brick walls.

Private house in Sofia, Bulgaria

FineArchitects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brick walls.

Pink and blue triple function space with living room divider

My Bespoke Room

We created a dark blue panelled feature wall which creates cohesion through the room by linking it with the dark blue kitchen cabinets and it also helps to zone this space to give it its own identity, separate from the kitchen and dining spaces. This also helps to hide the TV which is less obvious against a dark backdrop than a clean white wall.

Venice

Atlas Weavers

Moroccan rug mid century modren
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, carpet, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, coffered and brick walls.

PH Furniture at the Sea House

PH Furniture

Design ideas for a large scandinavian formal open concept living room in Copenhagen with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, brown floor, wood and brick walls.

Family Circle 。家圆 - The Heart of Multi-Generational Living

Walless Architecture

Family Circle embodies the essence of open-plan living and spatial transparency, fostering seamless interactions among family members, between indoors and outdoors, and across different levels.

Vickery Boulevard

Anntraves Interior Design

Stone fireplace with coastal artwork with built-in shelves.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, blue floor, coffered and brick walls.

Barwon Valley House

RT Architects

This is an example of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and brick walls.

The Penthouse

PurezaWood

Large living area with custom wide plank flooring, large windows, and pillars and chandelier.
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

A House, Coach House & Garden

Culligan Architects

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and brick walls.

Шоурум Monncashmere

GREEN LAND

Задача клиента: "Озеленить модное творческое пространство в стиле ЛОФТ". В проекте использовали: кашпо CONCRETIKA с фактурой EROSIA и живая стрелиция. «Пространство в Трехгорной мануфактуре наполнено творческой энергетикой, которой не хватало только близости природы. Поэтому я выбрала кашпо с фактурой, напоминающую природную поверхность. Стрелиция очень подходит для этой потрясающей массивной модели, ее резные листья смотрятся очень эффектно - то, в чем нуждался интерьер» Мария, фитодизайнер, биолог

Traditional Living Room

NVS Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

Living room LIVING

Matterhorn Development Co.

Ceiling beams, white fireplace, white masonry large wall, Maibock Maple floors, Black doors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Formal 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.