This modern-traditional living room captivates with its unique blend of ambiance and style, further elevated by its breathtaking view. The harmonious fusion of modern and traditional elements creates a visually appealing space, while the carefully curated design elements enhance the overall aesthetic. With a focus on both comfort and sophistication, this living room becomes a haven of captivating ambiance, inviting inhabitants to relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings through expansive windows or doors.

Mid-Century Bungalow Living Room and Fireplace

Remodel Boutique

A custom concrete fireplace with natural wood mantel lines the entire side wall of this mid-century modern living room
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige floor and brick walls.

Fair Haven, New Jersey

Hasan's Rugs

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Candy Factory Loft

Lisa Davis Interiors

A cozy 830sq ft Boston Pied-a’-Terre with a European inspired garden patio
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal loft-style living room in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Industrial Modern Meets Bold Elegance

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This penthouse in an industrial warehouse pairs old and new for versatility, function, and beauty. Living room with fireplace, white sectional couch, gold nesting tables, and colorful pillows.

Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, white floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Lustre

Variant Office Architecture & Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in London with concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

UrbanConcrete - Faux Concrete Fireplace Surround - Industrial Grey

Wall Theory

This faux concrete fireplace surround was installed around a gas fireplace to create an industrial feature piece in this mid-century modern inspired living room. The product used was our UrbanConcrete faux concrete panels with anchor holes in the color Industrial Grey. These panels can be simply glued or screwed to any surface, and are Class A fire rated.

Urban Loft

Regina Creative

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Inwood

Cusimano Architect

Inspiration for a large transitional formal living room in Houston with red walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor, coffered, wood and brick walls.

Marc

Us Flooring Design

This is an example of a large eclectic formal open concept living room in Orlando with blue walls, laminate floors, a concrete fireplace surround, grey floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Venice

Atlas Weavers

Moroccan rug mid century modren
Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, carpet, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, coffered and brick walls.

Open plan, kitchen, dining, living area, patio, Hove

Stewart Nicholson Architects

A complete modernisation and refit with garden improvements included new kitchen, bathroom, finishes and fittings in a modern, contemporary feel. A large ground floor living / dining / kitchen extension was created by excavating the existing sloped garden. A new double bedroom was constructed above one side of the extension, the house was remodelled to open up the flow through the property. Project overseen from initial design through planning and construction.

Urban Loft

Regina Creative

Mid-sized industrial loft-style living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Traditional Living Room

NVS Interiors

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

Shore Drive

LaBonte Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and brick walls.

Loft Bloc

Manubric

Faithful reproduction of concrete blocks that have suffered the bad weather of time. This product is so easy to install and heat resistant. The look of this product is just magnificent. Those around you will undoubtedly remember it.

Ethanolkamin.

Katja Marocke INTERIOR

Komplett von der Ferne zu bedienender Kamin.
This is an example of a mid-sized open concept living room in Leipzig with a home bar, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, wood and brick walls.

Luxury House Renovation

Demand&Deliver Ltd

Lustre

Variant Office Architecture & Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in London with concrete floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Concrete Fireplace Surround and Brick Walls

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.