Inspiration for a small open concept living room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

English Tudor

Remedy Design Firm

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor, exposed beam, vaulted and brick walls.

Traditional Tudor

Whimsily

This is an example of 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.

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).

North Point

Periana Architecture

This is an example of a large modern formal loft-style living room in Los Angeles with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Complete refurbishment & extension (build only) Abbotswood, Guildford

Vaughan Design and Development

We completed this living room (unfurnished) for our client's lovely arts and crafts style property.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts enclosed living room in Surrey with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Colosseo Domus | 150 MQ

Fontanesi Design

Bagno: area lavabo. Pareti e volta in mosaico marmoreo, piano e cornici in marmo "emperador brown", laccatura in "Grigio di Parma". Lavabo da appoggio con troppo-pieno incorporato (senza foro). --- Bathroom: sink area. Marble mosaic finished walls and vault, "emperador brown" marble top and light blue lacquering. Countertop washbasin with built-in overflow (no hole needed). --- Photographer: Luca Tranquilli

Family Hub

Studio JKL

This is an example of a contemporary living room in London with grey walls, a wall-mounted tv, multi-coloured floor and brick walls.

Living Area

Weave Interiors

To zone this previously open space for practical use for a family, a room divider was added, creating a snug TV area and practical storage. The dining table was updated with some paint and a large sofa was added to the entertaining space

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

manganese ironspot brick and an asymmetrical black basalt stone hearth ground the open living room with an updated mid-century aesthetic
Small open concept living room in Orange County with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brick walls.

リビングダイニング：素材・高さの変化を色彩トーンで整えて：東京都板橋区

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

天井の素材と高さの変化が、場に動きを作っています。ルーバーに間接照明を仕込んだリノベーションです。グレー・ブラウン・ブラックの色彩の配分構成が特徴的です。
Design ideas for a large country formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

1930s Semi-Detached Extension

Home Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire

A family-friendly home extension. The use of large windows and open-plan living allows for a bright, wide space. Hence, consisting of a multi-purpose environment and a space perfect for the family to communally enjoy.

Ronnie Wood's Former Painting Studio Becomes Luxury City Apartment

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Whitecross Street is our renovation and rooftop extension of a former Victorian industrial building in East London, previously used by Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood as his painting Studio. Our renovation transformed it into a luxury, three bedroom / two and a half bathroom city apartment with an art gallery on the ground floor and an expansive roof terrace above.

Кухня-гостинная

Валентина Мурзина

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in Saint Petersburg with multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Appartamento Genova Sturla - 80 mq

Cristina Tacchi

Mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Period home, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire

Vaughan Design and Development

We completed a full refurbishment and the interior design of this formal living room in this country period home in Hampshire. This was part of a large extension to the original part of the house.

Irvine Terrace

Photography by Leigh Ann Rowe

Inspiration for a beach style open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse

Younger Homes

This is an example of a large scandinavian open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

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.

Striking Lake Vista Renovation

Monarch & Maker

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Houston with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, brick walls and a wood fireplace surround.

Living Room Design Photos with 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.