Design ideas for a country open concept living room in Richmond with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Tall Tree

Emerge Design, Inc.

Contemporary formal enclosed living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Axboe Residence

Zola European Windows

Large fixed windows offer beautiful views.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Castro District

Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.

Transfer from Chicago to San Francisco. We did his home in Chicago. Which incidentally appeared on the cover of Chicago Home Interiors. The client is a google executive transplanted. The home is roughly 1500 sq. ft and sits right in the middle of the Castro District. Art deco and arts and craft detailing. The client opted to go with color, and they drove the color scheme. The living room was awkward with only one plain wall. It needed to accommodate entertaining, audio and video use, and be a workspace. Additionally, the client wanted the room to transition easily weather it was just him and his partner or many guests. We opted to do central furniture arrangements. Therefore, we took advantage of the fireplace, large window focal point and added a media wall as a third focal point. Dining is a large square table with two large buffets. The unique feature is a ceiling mural. The color scheme is moody browns greens and purples.

Upscale Farmhouse

Owen Homes LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country loft-style living room in Kansas City with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, medium hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Period Property Alcove Storage

Hanks of Burton

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in West Midlands with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

CASA SUPERMARESME

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a large mediterranean open concept living room in Barcelona with grey walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Warm Transitional Coastal Living Room with Brick Fireplace

Hive Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Royal Foxhunt, Orland Park

NZ DESIGN & ASSOCIATES INC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Guggenhill Residence

KA DesignWorks

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and a concrete fireplace surround.

Breezy Blue Home

Courtney Thomas Design

We made some small structural changes and then used coastal inspired decor to best complement the beautiful sea views this Laguna Beach home has to offer. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/

2016 BIA Parade Of Homes

Manor Homes

Design ideas for a country living room in Columbus with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Fry Reglet Fireplace

Distinctive Drywall & Painting

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Minneapolis with a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Living Details

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Contemporary Living Room
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room

ODS Architecture

A relaxing entertainment area becomes a pivot point around an existing two-sided fireplace leading to the stairs to the bedrooms above. A simple walnut mantle was designed to help this transition.

Bella Cita Court

In Site Designs

Design ideas for a traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Brentbrook Farmhouse

Cotner Building & Remodeling Company, LLC

This is an example of a country living room in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, a wall-mounted tv and a ribbon fireplace.

Venice House

FINNE Architects

Tom Bonner
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Jacobean Grade II Listed House

The Gilded Cabinet

Design ideas for a country living room in Hampshire with grey walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround and a Concrete 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.