Flat Victorian marble fireplace with cast iron insert

This Flat Victorian marble fireplace is a classic chimney piece of complete simplicity. It frames a cast iron insert we call the Bolton and sits on a lovely contrasting slate boxed and lipped hearth. Photo by William Goddard Photography

Home Depot

The Home Depot

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

The drawing room and library with striking Georgian features such as full height sash windows, marble fireplace and tall ceilings. Bespoke shelves for book, desk and sofa make it a social yet contemplative space.

Morningroom

Nicky Percival Limited

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Sussex with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Rénovation appartement haussmannien

User

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Paris with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, pink walls and no tv.

COZY CITY HOME

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Photo of a large country open concept living room in Toronto with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted, exposed beam and wood.

Victorian Christmas

Great House Plans, LLC

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Austin with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Westlake Project

Associated Designs

A custom designed bar, leaded windows, and English bar counter lamps create an intimate setting for friends and family to gather in.
Design ideas for a large traditional living room in Cleveland with pink walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Agate

Rebel Walls

Inspiration for a scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Gothenburg with pink walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Falling for Aspetuck

kellydesigns

Virtual 203
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in New York with pink walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Harbor Bluffs Residence

D&E DESIGN BUILD

Etien T.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Tampa with pink walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Coastal Whimsy

A. Perry Homes

Living Room of our Glencoe home, alive with personality and purple accents http://www.mrobinsonphoto.com/

Victorian Double Reception Room

Louise Misell Interiors

Two Victorian terrace reception rooms have been knocked into one, each has been given its own clearly defined style and function, but together they make a strong style statement. Colours are central to these rooms, with strong teals offset by blush pinks, and they are finished off with antiqued mirrored tiles and brass and gold accents.

Morningroom

Nicky Percival Limited

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Sussex with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

West Des Moines Home Remodel

Crose & Lemke Construction

Rick Lozier Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Other with pink walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

#3 Meadows Del Mar Occupied Home Staging

Shelley Sass Designs

Large traditional open concept living room in San Diego with pink walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Malvern Victorian Italianate

Brownlow Interior Design

Christine Francis Photographer
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with pink walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Hackney family home refurbishment

Samantha Watkins McRae

We were thrilled to be asked to look at refreshing the interiors of this family home including the conversion of an underused bedroom into a more practical shower and dressing room. With our clients stunning art providing the colour palette for the ground floor we stripped out the existing alcoves in the reception and dining room, to install bespoke ink blue joinery with antique mirrored glass and hemp back panels to define each space. Stony plaster pink walls throughout kept a soft balance with the furnishings.

DeVinci Cast Stone-Quick Ship Mantels

DeVinci Cast Stone

The Elemental- DIY Cast Stone Fireplace Mantel Elemental’s modern and elegant style blends clean lines with minimal ornamentation. The surround’s waterfall edge detail creates a distinctive architectural flair that’s sure to draw the eye. This mantel provides a perfect timeless expression. Builders, interior designers, masons, architects, and homeowners are looking for ways to beautify homes in their spare time as a hobby or to save on cost. DeVinci Cast Stone has met DIY-ers halfway by designing and manufacturing cast stone mantels with superior aesthetics, that can be easily installed at home with minimal experience, and at an affordable cost!

NEW CASTLE

The Kier Company

In the spring of 2017 the Kier Company team redesigned a dark open space desperately in need of some light, color, and a little whimsy and transformed it into a feminine retreat fit for a queen. Introducing New Castle. Photography: Geoffrey Boggs

Living Room Design Photos with Pink Walls and a Stone 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.