The gorgeous "Charleston" home is 6,689 square feet of living with four bedrooms, four full and two half baths, and four-car garage. Interiors were crafted by Troy Beasley of Beasley and Henley Interior Design. Builder- Lutgert

Addition by the Lake

Provanti Designs, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean formal living room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Sonoma Residence

Fontana Construction Inc

Contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Martin House

bg architecture

Shannon McGrath
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white walls.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and light hardwood floors.

Living Details

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Living Room
Photo of a mid-sized beach style formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Mallett

Bill Daniels

Colin jewall
Photo of a traditional open concept living room in Vancouver with a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Spanish contemporary style estate

Arc Design Group

Contemporary living room in Los Angeles with a tile fireplace surround.

2109 Skyview Ridge

Five Star Interiors

Fireplace: - 9 ft. linear Bottom horizontal section-Tile: Emser Borigni White 18x35- Horizontal stacked Top vertical section- Tile: Emser Borigni Diagonal Left/Right- White 18x35 Grout: Mapei 77 Frost Fireplace wall paint: Web Gray SW 7075 Ceiling Paint: Pure White SW 7005 Paint: Egret White SW 7570 Photographer: Steve Chenn

Modern Green Home Feat. French Connection Provence Flooring

Garrison Collection

Design by The Sunset Team in Los Angeles, CA
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Opening to A View

Pamela Pennington Studios

Suzanna Scott
Inspiration for a contemporary family room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

The West Hampton

Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.

Photo of a beach style open concept living room in Boise with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Sabin Style

Garris Jones Design

This is an example of an industrial family room in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

1209 Harbor Drive | delray Beach, Florida

Judi Lukens & Kim Lekas

Living Room
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a two-sided fireplace.

Coastal Contemporary

The Stonehill Company

This is an example of a beach style open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Historic Berkeley Craftsman

Leslie Harris-Keane Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional living room in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

SHAKESPEARE STREET ALTERATIONS + ADDITIONS

Philip Stejskal Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Perth with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, ceramic floors, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Open Plan Living/Dining

De Mattei Construction

Large sliding glass door opens onto an attached deck to maximize indoor-outdoor living. Photographer: Tyler Chartier
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

1010 England St.

SOCO Builders

Inspiration for a contemporary family room in Orange County with beige walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Enclave

Bita Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept family room in San Diego with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Indoor/outdoor Living Living Design Ideas with a Tile Fireplace Surround

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.