© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Inspiration for a small transitional formal open concept living room in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Barton Creek III

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

An open-concept great room featuring custom seating and a brick fireplace.
Expansive transitional open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Wimberley Modern

Round Table Design

The clients wanted a large sofa that could house the whole family. With three teenagers, we decide to go with a custom leather slate blue Tuftytime sofa. The vintage chairs and rug are from Round Top Antique Fair, as well at the cool “Scientist” painting that was from an old apothecary in Germany.

Hardy

User

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and brick walls.

The Denizen

Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography

Inspiration for a large industrial open concept living room in London with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and brick walls.

Modern Farmhouse Design - West Abbotsford

Icon Projects Ltd.

Some consider a fireplace to be the heart of a home. Regardless of whether you agree or not, it is a wonderful place for families to congregate. This great room features a 19 ft tall fireplace cladded with Ashland Tundra Brick by Eldorado Stone. The black bi-fold doors slide open to create a 12 ft opening to a large 425 sf deck that features a built-in outdoor kitchen and firepit. Valour Oak black core laminate, body colour is Benjamin Moor Gray Owl (2137-60), Trim Is White Dove (OC-17).

Ristrutturazione di fabbricato agricolo

Studio Pinelli

Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Design ideas for an expansive traditional open concept living room in Other with a library, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, red floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

English Cottage Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Photo of a small transitional living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Everywhere you look in this home, there is a surprise to be had and a detail worth preserving. One of the many iconic interior features of the home is the original copper fireplace that was beautifully restored back to it's shiny glory. The hearth hovers above the cork floor with a strong horizontal gesture that picks up on the deep lines of the brick wall and surround. The combination of this, the original brick, and fireplace shroud that glimmers like a piece of jewelry is undisputably the focal point of this space.

TOWNHOUSE - Bond - Garden Deluxe

MySuites & Co

Inspiration for a transitional living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and brick walls.

Leckhampton Cottage, Cheltenham

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

This is an example of an eclectic living room in Gloucestershire with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted, wallpaper and brick walls.

Mid-Century Renovation Highlights Outdoor Entertaining

Tracy A. Stone Architect

The large living/dining room opens to the pool and outdoor entertainment area through a large set of sliding pocket doors. The walnut wall leads from the entry into the main space of the house and conceals the laundry room and garage door. A floor of terrazzo tiles completes the mid-century palette.

Conscious Collection

Bemz Design AB

Bemz for IKEA Karlstad sofa, fabric: Conscious Herringbone Taupe Styling: Annaleena Leino Photography: Kristofer Johnson
Photo of a midcentury living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, exposed beam and brick walls.

Modern Farmhouse In Cardiff

Jantz Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Traditional Tudor

Whimsily

Inspiration for a large traditional formal loft-style living room in Indianapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Soggiorno / pranzo open
Expansive country open concept living room in Florence with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, orange floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for an expansive modern open concept living room in Atlanta with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

West 87th Street Apartment

LETA Architecture

Photo of a small transitional open concept living room in New York with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and brick walls.

Living Room Design Photos with a Standard Fireplace 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.