Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround and a Stone Fireplace Surround

We completed a full refurbishment and the interior design of this cosy 'snug' in this country period home in Hampshire.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Hampshire with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage living room with white washed brick and natural wood beam mantle.
Photo of a small beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and vaulted.

Contemporary Living Room

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wood walls and a ribbon fireplace.

West End Privacy

Inplace, LTD

This is an example of a large country open concept living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, vaulted and exposed beam.

Modern Lake Cottage

Method Architecture Studio, PLLC

A light and bright space with Douglas fir timber trusses and mosaic stone fireplace surround.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Saulter 6

KADCO Homes

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Birmingham with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Coastal Craftsman with a Twist

JTID Inc.

On the opposite end of this formal living room, the foyer. The client chose California red oak for most of the flooring throughout. A palette of earthy tones was selected for all public spaces. Despite its classical architecture, this home has an open floor plan reminiscent of California Living.

International project - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tlina Design

This project was a complete renovation of a 2 bedroom apartment, we did the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, a powder room. We introduced our concept to the client to open space and make it more functional. The client had a specific vision of how they wanted the apartment to look, which was an off-white home. We played with different tones of white, incorporating some of the client's personal items. We were happy to deliver the concept and satisfy the client with our services.

Living Room

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Stunning living room with vaulted ceiling adorned with pine beams. Hardscraped rift and quarter sawn white oak floors. Two-sided stained white brick fireplace with limestone hearth. Beautiful built-in custom cabinets by Ayr Cabinet Company. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission. — with Hoosier Hardwood Floors, Quality Window & Door, Inc., JCS Fireplace, Inc. and J&N Stone, Inc..

Bayadere Newport Beach

William Guidero Planning and Design

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Fairview Custom New Build

BGI Design

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Saline Midcentury Open Floor Plan Home

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Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with medium hardwood floors, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Waterfront Transitional

Onshore Construction & Development, Inc.

Large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Yankee California Coastal

KC Studio

Instead of the traditional sofa/chair seating arrangement, four comfy chairs allow for gathering, reading, conversation and napping.
Design ideas for a small beach style open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Canongate Country Manor

JPOrleans Charlotte

An expansive two-story living room in Charlotte with oak floors, a gas fireplace, two-story windows, and a coffered ceiling.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Charlotte with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

Stunning Fairfax, CA Remodel

Craig O'Connell Architecture

The new bright and air family room includes a connection to the kitchen and features mid-century touches.
Midcentury living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

South London Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

We painted the living room in a warm grey, laid smoked oak engineered floorboards, designed bespoke shelving and joinery for the alcoves and reinstated the fire surround. A new wood burner and bespoke blinds made the room feel cosier.

Greenlee Remodel

Becky Fuller Homes

Photo of a transitional living room in Austin with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, exposed beam and wood.

North Lincoln Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

The homeowners wanted to open up their living and kitchen area to create a more open plan. We relocated doors and tore open a wall to make that happen. New cabinetry and floors where installed and the ceiling and fireplace where painted. This home now functions the way it should for this young family!

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