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.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Small midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country enclosed living room in New York with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and timber.

Eichler No. 2

User

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, timber, vaulted and wood walls.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Large country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber, planked wall panelling and a two-sided fireplace.

Excelsior Coastal Cottage

Grace Hill Design

Photo of a beach style living room in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and timber.

Ferienhaus - Wohnbereich

Wohnjuwel - Home Staging

großzügiger, moderner Wohnbereich mit großer Couch, Sitzecken am Kamin und Blick in den Garten
Photo of a scandinavian open concept living room in Other with a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, timber, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brick walls.

Via Orvieto, Dana Point

Jeri Koegel Photography

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Holston River Fishing Retreat

JS Howell Custom Homes

An efficiently designed fishing retreat with waterfront access on the Holston River in East Tennessee
This is an example of a small country open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, timber and planked wall panelling.

Charming Coastal Cottage

HK Interiors, llc

Photo of a beach style living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Latest Complete Home Remodeling Project

Shafran Construction

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

2373 CL

Weaver Custom Homes

Formal open concept living room with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Village Modern

Frontiers Design Build

Contemporary living room in Toronto with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

The Contemporary Farmhouse

Intrim Group Pty Ltd

Every inch of this home has been designed with purpose and is nothing short of spectacular. Drawing from farmhouse roots and putting a modern spin has created a home that is a true masterpiece. The small details of colour contrasts, textures, tones and fittings throughout the home all come together to create one big impact, and we just love it! Intrim supplied Intrim SK49 curved architraves in 90×18, Intrim SK49 skirting boards in 135x18mm, Intrim SK49 architraves in 90x18mm, Intrim LB02 Lining board 135x12mm, Intrim IN04 Inlay mould, Intrim IN25 Inlay mould, Intrim custom Cornice Mould and Intrim custom Chair Rail. Design: Amy Bullock @Clinton_manor | Building Designer: @smekdesign| Carpentry:@Coastalcreativecarpentry | Builder: @bmgroupau | Photographer: @andymacphersonstudio

Highland Drive

Reuter Homes

Midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Flower Showhouse at Brierfield Farm

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Living Room at the Flower Showhouse / featuring Bevolo Cupola Pool House Lanterns by the fireplace
Country enclosed living room in Birmingham with a library, beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Vegan Home Design : Beautiful Beach Style

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

In this first option for the living room, material elements and colors from the entryway are reflected in the the blue Vegan-friendly upholstery and Danish oiled walnut of the sofa. The fine artisanal quality of the exposed wood frame gives the sofa lightness and elegance. At the same time, their shape and placement create an enclosed and intimate environment perfect for relaxation or small social gatherings. The artwork incorporates natural imagery such as water birds and ocean scapes. These elements carry through in the coffee table made from reclaimed hardwood, which features plant life embossed into the concrete surface of the tabletop, all underneath rain drop shaped pendant lighting.

My Latest Love

Sandcastle Homes

Photo of a beach style living room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

Robinhood Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

View of entry hall and its live edge shelf from living room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

ASC Margaritaville

Amy Storm & Company

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and timber.

Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround and Timber

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.