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.

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.

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.

Forest View

Archetype Design Studio, LLC

A beautiful Kazak rug provides the groundwork for the color scheme in the expansive living space. The tongue and groove wormy chestnut ceiling brings warmth. The open concept to the Dining Area and Kitchen creates a great space for entertaining.

Manhattan Beech

David Falk Design

Photo of a mediterranean living room in Seattle with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bosworth Project

Truss Interiors & Renovations

Americana-feel living room featuring 2 solid blue facing sofas and a built-in fireplace with a show-stealing whitewashed brick surround. White painted built-in shelving flanks the fireplace. Leather and tartan pillows invite to lounge by the fireplace.

Seattle Mid-Century Modern

ONE DAY DESIGN

Mid Century Modern living family great room in an open, spacious floor plan
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home

Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design

In the heart of the home, the great room sits under luxurious 20’ ceilings rough hewn cladded cedar crossbeams that bring the outdoors in. A catwalk overlooks the space, which includes a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, wood beam ceilings, elegant twin chandeliers, and golf course views.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Photography by Valve Interactive: https://valveinteractive.com/

Traditional Elegance

Bob Chatham Custom Home Design

This open concept plan looks even more dramatic with white plank vaulted ceilings with natural wood beams. The brick fireplace surround extends to the ceiling. Skillfully built by Craig Homes Inc and designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design. Photos by Summer Ennis.

Equestrian's Delight

Glennwood Custom Builders (NC)

Photos by www.meechan.com
Design ideas for an arts and crafts living room in Other with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Paradise Living

Friedman & Shields

Expansive contemporary open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Large midcentury enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a corner fireplace and beige floor.

European Cottage

Pillar Homes

Builder: Pillar Homes - Photography: Landmark Photography
Large traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

The Greenhills House

Turn Design

Living room Built Photo
Inspiration for a large midcentury living room in Portland with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Manheim Farmhouse

Custom Home Group

Photo Credit: www.angleeyephotography.com
This is an example of a country living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Laminate Floorig

stealthwürx

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Seaside Residence - Forest Street

Braulio Casas Architects

Jack Gardner
Photo of a beach style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a concealed tv and white floor.

1920's Whole Home Renovation - Living Room

ashleyjones111

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Weir Brothers Adobe

Shelter Residential

Living room in San Diego with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and orange floor.

The Mountain Green Modern Farmhouse

Habitations Residential Design Group

Mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Brick 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.