Tom Powel Imaging
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in New York with brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a library, red walls, no tv and red floor.

Greenbrier

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and pink floor.

Tupper Lake Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Houston with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a concrete fireplace surround.

Gracious Southwest

Deborah Anderson Interiors, LLC

Photo Credit: A. Neighbor
This is an example of a large enclosed living room in Albuquerque with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Hammett

Oivanki Photography

Photo of an expansive midcentury living room in New Orleans with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, wood and panelled walls.

Bretagne Remodel

Alexis Dietrich Designs

This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Little Rock with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Split Level Pueblo Style Home

Pink Dwelling

Elisa Macomber, Barker Realty
Mid-sized formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Kenilworth Asheville Renovation

Altura Architects

This mid-century mountain modern home was originally designed in the early 1950s. The house has ample windows that provide dramatic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding woods. The current owners wanted to only enhance the home subtly, not alter its original character. The majority of exterior and interior materials were preserved, while the plan was updated with an enhanced kitchen and master suite. Added daylight to the kitchen was provided by the installation of a new operable skylight. New large format porcelain tile and walnut cabinets in the master suite provided a counterpoint to the primarily painted interior with brick floors.

Traditional Living Room

Large open concept living room in Boston with brick floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Sobre Los Cerros

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Large formal open concept living room in Albuquerque with beige walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Chester Springs Farmhouse

Fresh Designs Home Staging and Interiors

Inspiration for a country living room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

House for Two Architects

House + House Architects

Steven & Cathi House
Design ideas for an eclectic open concept living room with yellow walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Addition

Home Improvement Plus LLC

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with green walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Juniper

Workshop90, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Kansas City with red walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Avenue Frioles

M43 LLC Fine Homebuilding

Design ideas for a large enclosed living room in Albuquerque with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Grønholtvej

In-Bolig Styling ApS

Large country formal enclosed living room in Copenhagen with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and red floor.

Sussex country house

Lisa Bradburn Interior Design

Relaxed country living room. Photo credit Nick Smith
This is an example of a mid-sized country living room in Sussex with white walls, a standard fireplace, brick floors and brown floor.

Mediterraneo Soggiorno

This is an example of a mediterranean enclosed living room in Florence with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Living Room

Coastal Signature Homes

Wall color: Sherwin Williams 7632 )Modern Gray) Trim color: Sherwin Williams 7008 (Alabaster) Barn door color: Sherwin Williams 7593 (Rustic Red) Brick: Old Carolina, Savannah Gray

Santa Luz House Remodel

Renae Farley Designs

This furniture was reused and some recovered from a past house. The area rug is the antique washed look. We removed existing bookshelves in the 2 alcoves and replaced them with antiqued mirrors to open the space up.

Living Room Design Photos with Brick Floors and a Standard Fireplace

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.