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.

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.

David Reid Homes Showhome – Oamaru, Waitaki

HARO Flooring New Zealand

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floor and brick walls.

Bel Air New House

Tagliaferri Architects, Inc

Contemporary new 3,200 sf house located on bel Air, CA. We worked closely with the owner and the team to find the perfect combination between contemporary and warm textures. The house is fully opened to the Stone Canyon breathtaking views and protected form the sun by beautiful black steel trellises . It is a five bedrooms, 5 baths home with steam shower, sauna, gym, pool and spa.

Apartamento en Lavapiés

Estudio Leticia Saá

Contemporary enclosed living room in Madrid with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brick walls and beige floor.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Atlanta with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Family Great Room

Amanda Sosnowski Interior Design

Metro Detroit interior designer pairs classic and vintage style decor in an otherwise contemporary room to add visual interest and balance. Wallpaper, built-ins, and custom cabinetry make this space unique.

Vibrant Modern Kitchen

6th Ave Homes

This iconic living space transitions seamlessly into the kitchen, making it perfect for entertaining. The open concept allows you to move freely between the living room and kitchen, making it the ideal spot to socialize and enjoy quality time with family and friends.

Contemporary Retro 1970's

Green Room Interiors

Colourful and textural living space
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Modern Farmhouse Design - West Abbotsford

Icon Projects Ltd.

Some consider a fireplace to be the heart of a home. Regardless of whether you agree or not, it is a wonderful place for families to congregate. This great room features a 19 ft tall fireplace cladded with Ashland Tundra Brick by Eldorado Stone. The black bi-fold doors slide open to create a 12 ft opening to a large 425 sf deck that features a built-in outdoor kitchen and firepit. Valour Oak black core laminate, body colour is Benjamin Moor Gray Owl (2137-60), Trim Is White Dove (OC-17).

Lakeside Modern #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and brick walls.

Ranch Style Update

K Two Designs, Inc.

A garage was turned into a game room, and the living room was converted into a dining room - all changes consistent with today's lifestyles. Current trends, such as the use of gray neutrals, darker wood floors, and raising the ceiling where economical were completed to make this home one to enjoy for years to come.

Industrial Ranch House

Sarah Carr Design

Design ideas for an industrial open concept living room in Denver with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Modern Farmhouse Design - West Abbotsford

Icon Projects Ltd.

Dune Crest

VanderMeulen Builders

Country open concept living room in Grand Rapids with red walls, brick floors, a brick fireplace surround, red floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Wahgunyah House

Regional Design Service

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, green floor and brick walls.

Castlewood Crescent - Living room

HEM Architects

A 20th-century semi-detached home reworked to a contemporary self-build.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and brick walls.

Sorrento House by Meredith Lee

Elizabeth Schiavello Photography

Coastal living room with white brick feature wall and fireplace, polished concrete floor and custom joinery
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Arabescato Naturali Collection

Ollin Stone

The distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.

Bel Air Contemporary Living Room

BuildAppeal Design & Remodel

Virtually Here Studios
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, white floor, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, vaulted 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.