Colourful and textural living space
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Found Tower

Unique Homestays

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floor and brick walls.

Destination Eichler Glazed Thin Brick Fireplace

Fireclay Tile

Ignite inspiration in your fireplace design with our stacked charming blue Glazed Thin Brick. DESIGN Destination Eichler PHOTOS Christopher Dibble Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick & Brick Corner in Aleutian

Fauteuil confortable

Delion tapissier décorateur

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room with orange walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, no tv, beige floor and brick walls.

A House, Coach House & Garden

Culligan Architects

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, grey floor, coffered and brick walls.

Harper Meadow at Cross Creek Ranch

Interior Design Concepts

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Houston with porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and brick walls.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

Large scandinavian open concept living room in Los Angeles with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

East Villas

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

The Old Forge

Making Spaces

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Maple Grove Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Continuing the theme of the lakefront, we continued the earth tones throughout the home into a cozy living space which is great for entertaining! We also continued the blue cabinetry from the home bar and floating shelves to stain to match the rest of the doors throughout the home.

Mid-century Whole Home Historic Renovation

RIC design build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Richmond with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Soggiorno con camino facciavista
Design ideas for an expansive country open concept living room in Florence with a library, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, orange floor, vaulted 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.

Villa Leng

Patricia Fonseca Interior Design

Coin cheminée.
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Nice with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brick walls.

Single Base Cabinet Against a Rough Brick Chimney Breast

Freebird Interiors

Classic alcove cabinets also look great without a bookcase on top of them!
Inspiration for a small living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and brick walls.

Contemporary Re-Build Family Home in Beaconsfield

&Eve Interior Design Limited

Design ideas for a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Berkshire with white walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and brick walls.

My Modern Home - No.11

My Modern Home

Living Room - Like what you see? Visit www.mymodernhome.com for more detail, or to see yourself in one of our architect-designed home plans.
Inspiration for a modern open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brick walls.

California Mediterranean

Orange Moon Interiors

Den
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean formal open concept living room in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, coffered and brick walls.

Appartement Montagne

ArtBorescence

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, beige floor, wallpaper and brick walls.

Salón con chimenea y tv imitación a cuadro

Sincro

Photo of a large industrial open concept living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, vaulted and brick walls.

All Fireplaces 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.