A&L Windows and painted bricks is the perfect living area combination.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Downshire Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Large contemporary open concept living room in Geelong with green walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Chateau Elan "Rock Maple"

BNR Marketing, LLC

Brandon Rains
Photo of a traditional living room in Atlanta with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Tsai Residence

Ligature Studio, LLC

A two-story Living room full of light and with a grand view is the featured space. the industrial light and fan move this modern-farm house to a utilitarian style. Giving the space an informal yet clean appearance. This is the home owner's and its guests, favorite space. The TV is concealed in the black cabinet above the decorative stack of firewood.

Killarney Residence #2

DreamSpace Interiors Corp.

Eymeric Widling Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Calgary with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Тумба под ТВ со встроенным камином

J-UNO

Photo of a small formal enclosed living room in Moscow with grey walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

ARDESS

Large modern formal enclosed living room in Wiltshire with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Patel Residence

Creative Arch

A key part of the design was creating a compact and efficient layout for the small site. This was achieved by creating a central axis running south/north containing the two storey entry, floating stair and access routes on both levels. Radiating out from either side of the central axis are the living spaces, kitchen and dining on the lower level and bedrooms/bathrooms on the upper level. On the upper level two distinct cedar clad box forms run either side of this central axis. Photography by Mark Scowen

Main Stay House - Austin, TX

Matt Fajkus Architecture

The Main Stay House exists as a straightforward proposal on an urban infill lot, paring down the components of a house to a minimal amount of planes and openings. The scheme is anchored by a modern entry sequence and a staircase volume, both clad in iron spot masonry externally and internally, creating thresholds between the respective realms of public, common and private, by minimal means. The masonry contrasts with an otherwise muted interior atmosphere of smooth, desaturated surfaces. The entry sequence is a twist upon the conventional domestic front door, front facade, and fence. The front masonry wall replaces the typical residential fence and frames an indirect access to the front door, functioning as a privacy barrier while revealing slices of the interior to the public street. The staircase bifurcates the layout to provide a clear division between the common and private zones of the house, while clearly reading as a mass from all outside view. Brick and glass become portals between common and private zones. The design consolidates the service core along the west façade, allowing the structure to fully open the living zone to the pool court and existing trees. This directly connects interior and exterior, as well as human and nature. Freedom to vary the program or functional use of the area is enabled and strongly encouraged. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

Interior Designer's own home in the woods

Terri Weinstein Design, Inc

Upon entering this 1952 Arts & Crafts style home, I felt I belonged there. The house has such great "bones" and unassuming natural materials there was very little I had to do to it to make it mine. The entire house is an inside/outside affair with wood floors and ceilings extending past the window wall onto the decks in every room, sharing space and light and intimate views of enormous trees. Check out my birdhouse collection all found at flea markets and junk yards. Tables in the foreground are actually sugar grinders. An old wheel becomes a table top and a collection of antique squirrel nut crackers adorn the mantle. Photography by Norman Sizemore

Lake Modern - West

Glas Associates

The large artwork reveals the concealed television above the modern gas fireplace. Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a modern open concept living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Fairway Hills Court

Jaffa Group Design Build

Contemporary formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Morningside Custom Home

JackBilt Homes

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Woodlands Modern

Connie Anderson Photography

Connie Anderson Photography Design by Oz Interiors
Large modern formal open concept living room in Houston with white walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Demo af boliger jeg har fotograferet til blade og andre udgivelser.

Ray Photo

Art and design. Jesper Ray - Ray Photo
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Tafel House

Stephen Moser Architect

Double height living room with roman brick fireplace
Inspiration for a large midcentury loft-style living room in New York with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Banks St

Stefan Postles Photography

Modern minimal lounge room featuring polished concrete floor.
Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Contemporary 2-Story Home - Wood & Brick Exterior Narrow Sharp Black Lines

Window Design Center

Tricia Shay
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Knollwood Cove

Mosier Luxury Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Salón

TRES INTERIORES

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in Madrid with white walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room Design Photos with a Ribbon Fireplace and 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.