Through the use of form and texture, we gave these spaces added dimension and soul. What was a flat blank wall is now the focus for the Family Room and includes a fireplace, TV and storage.

COASTAL FARMHOUSE

Claridge Construction

Large contemporary open concept living room in Adelaide with white walls, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and vaulted.

Seattle Mid-Century Modern

ONE DAY DESIGN

Mid Century Modern living family great room in an open, spacious floor plan
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Chequessett Neck Residence, Wellfleet, MA

Hammer Architects

Jim Westphalen
Photo of a large beach style living room in Boston with white walls, no tv, a ribbon fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Living Room

Coastal Signature Homes

The family room opens up from the kitchen and then again onto the back, screened in porch for an open floor plan that makes a cottage home seem wide open. The gray walls with transom windows and white trim are soothing; the brick fireplace with white surround is a stunning focal point. The hardwood floors set off the room. And then we have the ceiling - wow, what a ceiling - washed butt board and coffered. What a great gathering place for family and friends.

The Avenues Arts and Crafts

Suzanne Childress Design

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Ranch Pass Residence

DK Studio

The Ranch Pass Project consisted of architectural design services for a new home of around 3,400 square feet. The design of the new house includes four bedrooms, one office, a living room, dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry/mud room, upstairs children’s playroom and a three-car garage, including the design of built-in cabinets throughout. The design style is traditional with Northeast turn-of-the-century architectural elements and a white brick exterior. Design challenges encountered with this project included working with a flood plain encroachment in the property as well as situating the house appropriately in relation to the street and everyday use of the site. The design solution was to site the home to the east of the property, to allow easy vehicle access, views of the site and minimal tree disturbance while accommodating the flood plain accordingly.

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Large living area with indoor/outdoor space. Folding NanaWall opens to porch for entertaining or outdoor enjoyment.
Large country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

HOUSE OF JEWELS

Studio Sven

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

MODERN BELLAIRE FARMHOUSE

Rehme Steel Windows & Doors

Rehme Steel Windows & Doors | Frankel Building Group | Cate Black Photography
This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, a two-sided fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Custom Interior Projects

Vaughan Painting and Kitchen Refinishing

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Farmville Cottage

Holland Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Burbank - Home Staging

LR-ID Lauren Rosenberg Interior Design

My client hired me to stage her Burbank home, which was in dire need of tweaking. That's about all it needed. By simply moving her furniture and accessories around the room, I was able to literally transform her living room from a very uninviting space to a very beautiful room.

Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home

Markalunas Architecture Group

Lisa Carroll
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Rooms

Michelsohn and Daughter

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Historic Loft Living

April Uhlir

Interior design for remodel in historic loft space. Photographed by Yvette Dostatni.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Mid-Century Modern Great Room

Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

design by Pulp Design Studios | http://pulpdesignstudios.com/  photo by Kevin Dotolo | http://kevindotolo.com/

Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room

Clark + Aldine

Open concept living room, dining room and kitchen remodel. White brick fireplace pairs perfect with sectional sofa and two chairs for easy entertaining. Living space opens to dining room and kitchen allow for everyone to see each other throughout the space.

Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home

Liston Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Large 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.