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!

North Dallas

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

The Olympic Hills Home

Andrea and Co. Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Oxford New Construction

DeBord Interiors

This two story living room called for a beautiful and comfortable furnishings. the oversized poofs are extra comfortable and are multipurpose. The chairs swivel to add versatility.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, grey walls, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Homey Project

Blue Copper Design

open living room with large windows and exposed beams. tv mounted over fireplace
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Hill Country Shingle

Ekman Design Studio

Paneled walls, Limestone accent wall, custom carved black honed marble fireplace, coffered ceiling
Design ideas for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

THE MODERN FAMILY PROJECT

Interiors by Popov

This newly built custom residence turned out to be spectacular. With Interiors by Popov’s magic touch, it has become a real family home that is comfortable for the grownups, safe for the kids and friendly to the little dogs that now occupy this space.The start of construction was a bumpy road for the homeowners. After the house was framed, our clients found themselves paralyzed with the million and one decisions that had to be made. Decisions about plumbing, electrical, millwork, hardware and exterior left them drained and overwhelmed. The couple needed help. It was at this point that they were referred to us by a friend.We immediately went about systematizing the selection and design process, which allowed us to streamline decision making and stay ahead of construction. We designed every detail in this house. And when I say every detail, I mean it. We designed lighting, plumbing, millwork, hard surfaces, exterior, kitchen, bathrooms, fireplace and so much more. After the construction-related items were addressed, we moved to furniture, rugs, lamps, art, accessories, bedding and so on. The result of our systematic approach and design vision was a client head over heels in love with their new home. The positive feedback we received from this homeowner was immensely gratifying. They said the only thing that they regret was not hiring Interiors by Popov sooner!

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Amy Storm & Company

Mid-sized transitional living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Linnean House

Donald Lococo Architects

In the family room, a large custom carved Limestone fireplace mantel is focal at the end of the space flanked by two windows that looked out onto Rock Creek Park above a fireplace is the television. The left wing of the home is the more informal kitchen living and breakfast that's it in a parenthesized open plan these spaces rise to a ceiling height 14 feet. A simple island demises kitchen from family room. In the family room, a large custom carved Limestone fireplace mantel is focal at the end of the Family space. French casement windows are trimmed and treated like doors with transoms above tasty tails allows the windows 2 visually match the French doors at the front of the home and also continue the sense of verticality at fenestration focal points

TCD Seeker Lane

TCD Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA

Infinity Custom Homes, LP

Inspiration for an expansive traditional living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Whole House Remodel | OAK RIDGE

Alward Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Kelso Farmhouse

mfm design group

Living Room
Mid-sized country open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

West Highlands Community

Brock Built

Photo of a country living room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Boca Raton Residence

Hubley Design Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

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.