From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.

Banana Loft

Studio Z Design

The 13 foot tall living room has full height custom designed and built library bookcase.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Toronto with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, exposed beam and brick walls.

Appartement Pyramide

Clémentine Mailhac

Industrial open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brick walls.

Квартира в историческом центре Петербурга

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Ремонт жилой комнаты в студии

Дизайн-студия "Аквариус" в Ростове-на-Дону

Mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor and brick walls.

SELF A11

Totaste.studio | Виктор Штефан

ТВ установлен на художественный мольберт.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial formal open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Spring

User

Mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a concealed tv, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

The Denizen

Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography

Inspiration for a large industrial open concept living room in London with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and brick walls.

The Pump House

Aesir Construction Limited

Photo of a large industrial open concept living room in Kent with white walls, vinyl floors, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Osborne Project

The Little Brick Studio

Inspiration for an industrial open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor 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.

Modern Vibe

Julie Deuble

Large industrial open concept living room in Other with a home bar, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

HUG Construction

VENS Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Other with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood, brick walls and white walls.

SELF A11

Totaste.studio | Виктор Штефан

За зеркальной стеной скрывается большая гардеробная, которая выходит в спальню
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial formal open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and brick walls.

The Cozy Reading space

AliceKami Design Studio

Reading space/corner created as part of the open plan Design in the Bristol property project.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in West Midlands with a library, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brick walls.

Living Room

GMF+ASSOCIATES architects

Mid-sized industrial formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with a brick fireplace surround, exposed beam and brick walls.

CINEMA

User

Фото - Сабухи Новрузов
Photo of an industrial open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, wood, brick walls and decorative wall panelling.

Квартира в историческом центре петербурга

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Зона гостиной - большое объединённое пространство, совмещённой с кухней-столовой. Это главное место в квартире, в котором собирается вся семья. В зоне гостиной расположен большой диван, стеллаж для книг с выразительными мраморными полками и ТВ-зона с большой полированной мраморной панелью. Историческая люстра с золотистыми элементами и хрустальными кристаллами на потолке диаметром около двух метров была куплена на аукционе в Европе. Рисунок люстры перекликается с рисунком персидского ковра лежащего под ней. Чугунная печь 19 века – это настоящая печь, которая стояла на норвежском паруснике 19 века. Печь сохранилась в идеальном состоянии. С помощью таких печей обогревали каюты парусника. При наступлении холодов и до включения отопления хозяева протапливают данную печь, чугун быстро отдает тепло воздуху и гостиная прогревается. Выразительные оконные откосы обшиты дубовыми досками с тёплой подсветкой, которая выделяет рельеф исторического кирпича. С широкого подоконника открываются прекрасные виды на зелёный сквер и размеренную жизнь исторического центра Петербурга. В ходе проектирования компоновка гостиной неоднократно пересматривалась, но основная идея дизайна интерьера в лофтовом стиле с открытым кирпичем, бетоном, брутальным массивом, визуальное разделение зон и сохранение исторических элементов - прожила до самого конца. Одной из наиболее амбициозных идей была присвоить часть пространства чердака, на который могла вести красивая винтовая чугунная лестница с подсветкой. После того, как были произведены замеры чердачного пространства, было решено отказаться от данной идеи в связи с недостаточным количеством свободной площади необходимой высоты.

Rénovation et décoration d'un appartement en plein centre d'Albi.

La Crèmerie

Aménagement global d'un appartement en plein cœur du centre historique de la ville d'Albi.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Bordeaux with white walls, ceramic floors, a freestanding tv, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Eclectic, Industrial, Loft Living Room - Stockbridge Dill, Waterproof Flooring

Impressions Flooring Collection

Design ideas for an industrial living room in Raleigh with grey floor and brick walls.

Industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial 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.