Concrete block walls provide thermal mass for heating and defence agains hot summer. The subdued colours create a quiet and cosy space focussed around the fire. Timber joinery adds warmth and texture , framing the collections of books and collected objects.

Irvine Terrace

Photography by Leigh Ann Rowe

Beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Barton Creek III

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

An open-concept great room featuring custom seating and a brick fireplace.
Expansive transitional open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Period home, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire

Vaughan Design and Development

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.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Under the Yew Tree

Unique Homestays

Large country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Casa SD

Escribano Rosique Arquitectos

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, wood and brick walls.

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Photo of a large open concept living room in Dallas with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

tucson territorial

hazelbaker rush

This is an example of a living room in Phoenix with white walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, brick walls and planked wall panelling.

Living Area

Weave Interiors

To zone this previously open space for practical use for a family, a room divider was added, creating a snug TV area and practical storage. The dining table was updated with some paint and a large sofa was added to the entertaining space

Unique Grey Alcove with Spotlights

Freebird Interiors

Dark grey matt sprayed floating shelves with integrated spotlights. J-pull slab doors on a fitted cabinet with solid oak top. L shaped design to maximise storage in this corner by the window

69 Shortridge Dr - Twomey Display Home

Creative Cabinetry

Photo of a large modern living room in Geelong with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brick walls.

Leckhampton Cottage, Cheltenham

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

This is an example of an eclectic living room in Gloucestershire with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted, wallpaper and brick walls.

Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation

RIC design build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Richmond with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

New family home in Poland

KM Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Classic Home Renovation - Brentwood

Raspberry Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Essex with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation

RIC design build

Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Richmond with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Mansfield Boho Glam

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Inspiration for a large open concept living room in Dallas with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

19th Century Row House Rebuild

BasementRemodeling.com

Enjoy this beautifully remodeled and fully furnished living room
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, black floor and brick walls.

29 Polo Club

semple brown design

Sunken Living Room toward Fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Denver with a music area, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, wood and brick walls.

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

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.