the centre of this building houses an open plan kitchen and generous lounge area. The original brick fireplace has been retained and the existing kitchen was given a make over in f&B's Mole's Breath

Feminine, Cozy Living Room-Cape Neddick Chestnut, Engineered White Oak Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

Inspiration for a traditional living room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Forest Brooke Remodel

PH Design Firm

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and panelled walls.

Stanley House

Mason Verdi

This is our last completed project which is conversion of old offices into 25 residential apartments. The cost of the project was £35k per apartment and it included top of the line soundproofing of floors and walla, adding balconies, new kitchen, bathroom, plumbing, electrics, new hardwood double glazed sash windows to front and new double glazed aluminum windows at the back of the building, fire regs, building regs, plastering, flooring and a lot of other stuff.

Coolest Basement on the Block: Living Room

Everything Home

This basement remodeling project involved transforming a traditional basement into a multifunctional space, blending a country club ambience and personalized decor with modern entertainment options. In this living area, a rustic fireplace with a mantel serves as the focal point. Rusty red accents complement tan LVP flooring and a neutral sectional against charcoal walls, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-basement-renovation

Druid Hill Living Room

Mimi & Hill interiors

Photo of a transitional formal living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Beverly Farms Project

Kathy Marshall Design

Casual Family room with a chic classic vibe.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Reading/Living Room Open Plan, Northampton, UK

BISS Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Berkshire with a library, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Blue Rock 2019 Spring Parade of Homes Winner

Gardner Homes

Designed for the young professional or retiring "Boomers" - the power of connectivity drives the design of the Blue Rock model with smart technology paired with open living spaces to elevate the sense of living "smart". The floor plan is a tidy one that packs all the punch of smart design and functionality. Modern, clean lines and elements grounded in iron hues, warm woods, and natural light is why the Blue Rock is everything it needs to be and nothing more.

Red Chimney Rd

Urban 1111 Design, LLC

This living room provides able space for family and friends. The sofa turns into a queen bed, and cushions can be stowed in the sofa compartment. The yellow swivel chairs bring a pop of sunshine! The ores on the wall show the owner's nationality painted to show their flag color, and the middle one has the year the condo was purchased and became a 2nd home. The boats on the mantel are family heirlooms. The client felt that the deer portrait was appropriate for the non-hunters in Wisconsin. The rugs help define the different areas in this open-plan space.

Quirky Midcentury Staging - Richardson

Land & Luxury Studio

Cozy living room with mid-century staging in Richardson, TX.
Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floor, wood and panelled walls.

North Fitzroy Period Renovation

Architest Pty Ltd

A private reading and music room off the grand hallway creates a secluded and quite nook for members of a busy family
Large enclosed living room in Melbourne with a library, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

Extensive custom millwork can be seen throughout the entire home, but especially in the living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors with cremone bolts allow for an abundance of natural light and unobstructed water views.

Kitchen

Infinite Home

Design ideas for a small eclectic loft-style living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Kitchen

Infinite Home

Inspiration for a small eclectic loft-style living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

TGA HOME

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Zona salotto: Collegamento con la zona cucina tramite porta in vetro ad arco. Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Camino passante con vetro lato sala. Proiettore e biciclette su soppalco. La parete in legno di larice chiude la cabina armadio.

Mid-Century Modern Ranch - Ft Worth

Land & Luxury Studio

MCM living room with vaulted ceilings.
Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Eichler Living Room

SurroundYou Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, black floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Airy Oasis

Rosy Alexander Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, yellow floor, wood and panelled walls.

Mid-Century Modern Ranch - Ft Worth

Land & Luxury Studio

MCM living room
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

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