Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Austin with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brown walls.

Summit - Hillsborough

HOME Stagers, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown walls, no tv and brown floor.

Village Park Modern Boho

Realm Design Co.

Sophie McPhail
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in San Diego with brown walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and white floor.

American Farm

Di Biase Filkoff Architects

This is an example of a country open concept living room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Glass Fireplace Doors by Design Specialties

The Stove Shop Fireplace Center

We were very happy to add a beautiful steel glass fireplace door by Design Specialties to this updated brick fireplace. Our customer and his wife did a fabulous job with a mortar wash, steel hearth, steel and riveted banding and a natural edge mantel. Add to that the cool floor and walls and you have an whole new look!

A-Frame Home Cabin Ideas - Front Door

EL & EL Wood Products Corp.

Get the cabin of your dreams with a new front door and a beam mantel. This Belleville Smooth 2 panel door with Adelaide Glass is a gorgeous upgrade and will add a pop of color for you. The Hand Hewn Wooden Beam Mantel is great for adding in natural tones to enhance the rustic feel. Door: BLS-106-21-2 Beam Mantel: BMH-EC Visit us at ELandELWoodProducts.com to see more options

2018 CotY Award Winners

NARI of Minnesota

Basement Over $100,000 (John Kraemer and Sons)
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Menauhant on Bournes Pond

Cataldo Custom Builders, Inc.

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

Traditional Rooms

Transitions by Sharon Kleinman

An autumnal color palate sets a rustic tone through out this farmhouse. In the living room Podrasky studios faux-whitewashed the fireplaces red bricks and glazed the original cedar paneling for a softer, aged look. Featured in Home&Design magazine, Washington DC, MD, VA, late 2014. Photographed by Gwin Hunt

Exposed Brick Lounge Area

Ambient Lounge (Australia)

Be individual and make a statement. Opt for a rustic and urban setting for your lounge area or office. Combine neutral modular furniture, against exposed brick walls to provide flexibility, depth and visual interest to any nook. Add indoor plants to break up harsh textures and to bring personal elements to your space.

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a large midcentury enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and yellow floor.

1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Rollins Andrew Interiors

1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

リビングルーム

有限会社　Be-Leaf　

This is an example of a country open concept living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Luxury Living Room

Eagle Luxury Properties

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Phoenix with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Iconinc Ralph Anderson Home in Magnolia

360modern

Soaring vaulted ceiling and wall of windows show off magnificant Puget Sound views in this Northwest Contemporary home designed by Seattle Architect Ralph Anderson. Overhead Soffit lighting cast warm hues off the cedar-clad ceilings.

1779 converted barn in CT

La Grange de S.

La Grange de Silvermine
Mid-sized country open concept living room in New York with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Family of Five - Living and Dining

Turnstyle Design

Photo of an eclectic living room in Austin with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Contemporary Living Room

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Late Victorian Remodel

Centoni Restoration & Development, Inc.

The floor plan of this beautiful Victorian flat remained largely unchanged since 1890 – making modern living a challenge. With support from our engineering team, the floor plan of the main living space was opened to not only connect the kitchen and the living room but also add a dedicated dining area.

Needham MA 1920's Whole House Renovation

Federow Development

The clients desired to keep the original fireplace and the addition of custom built bookshelves and a new french door to the office provided the room with a fresh new look.

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

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.