Dark grey matt sprayed floating shelves with integrated spotlights. J-pull slab doors on a fitted cabinet with solid oak top. L shaped design to maximise storage in this corner by the window

South Denver | Home Renovation

Precision Home Builders & Precision Renovations

Brick accent wall with fireplace in the basement lounge.
Design ideas for a midcentury living room in Denver with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brick walls.

Custom Modern Farmhouse in Edina

TRIO Design and Build

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and brick walls.

Grove Park Carriage House

Hearth and Home: Interiors & Antiques

Inspiration for an industrial open concept living room in Other with concrete floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and brick walls.

PROJECT 50

Allchin Builders

Design ideas for an expansive modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey 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.

lustre

Variant Office Architecture & Interiors

Mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in London with a wood stove, a freestanding tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Lightkeepers

Unique Homestays

Inspiration for an expansive beach style open concept living room in Cornwall with light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brick walls.

A House, Coach House & Garden

Culligan Architects

Design ideas for 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.

Living Room

TZS Design

The living room with exposed white oak beams, wide plank white oak flooring and exposed Chicago brick. The modern fireplace is clad in large format porcelain tile with absolute black granite trim. The log holder is both functional and a design element clad in hotrolled steel. The wall cabinets are white washed rift cut white oak with gray quartz counters. The ceiling beams have concealed LED strip lights that shine light on the ceiling that makes for a beautful glowing effect at night time.

Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве

Duga Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with white walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Дом на склоне

Архитектурная студия АВТОР

Авторы проекта: Ирина Килина, Денис Коршунов
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and brick walls.

Wilsonview Project

Du Interiors - Dulce Roberto

Du interiors - Living Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Дом Новая рига - Фото. 100 кв.м. Реализованный проект

Бюро9 - BURO9

Дизайн-проект реализован Бюро9: Комплектация и декорирование. Руководитель Архитектор-Дизайнер Екатерина Ялалтынова.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional loft-style living room in Moscow with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

Of Architecture | Newquay Residence

Of Architecture

On the serrated coastline of Fistral Bay, a new residence sits on top of a tiered terrace garden on cliffs of Esplanade Road. As the clients’ home and workspace, the design brief is to be inventive with a minimal material palette. Internally, the house celebrates local materials by featuring bare concrete blocks, revealing the beauty in stonemasonry of the region. With exposed galvanised contuits, ductwork, and industrial light fittings, the architecture is truthful to the unembellished infrastructure that powers it.

Under the Yew Tree

Unique Homestays

Design ideas for a large country formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Castle View Villa

Mykonos Architects

This is an example of a mediterranean living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, wood and brick walls.

Reforma d'habitatge unifamiliar

SP25 Arquitectura

Photo of a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Дом на склоне

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

Living room with woodburner in feature wall

My Planning Drawings

Living room with porcelain floor tiles, wood burner, exposed brick chimney breast, industrial iron and scaffold board shelving unit, flat screen TV with hanging pendant speakers, brass astral pendant light, scaffold pole and leather tub chairs, giant 'U' shape sofa, brick and flint wall reveal with LED strip lighting, box wall uplights, integrated electric window blinds, and home automation system

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.