Design ideas for a scandinavian open concept living room in Paris with brown walls and a ribbon fireplace.

Photo of a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Reid Smith Architects, Big Sky Home Builders

Whitney Kamman Photography

Inspiration for a country living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Baywind Place

Maric Homes & Renovations

Daniel Wexler
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Napoleon Fireplaces

Hearth and Home Design Center - Portage

Mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Grand Rapids with brown walls, no tv, brown floor, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Mercer Island IX

Dyna Builders

This is an example of a contemporary formal open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, a ribbon fireplace, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Town and Country Fireplace with Built-Ins

Home and Hearth Outfitters

Town and Country Fireplace
Traditional living room in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Downtown Condominium

A Design Eye

Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Denver with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and no tv.

Medina Waterfront Residence, Medina WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Detail of living room fireplace. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

West Chop Compound

User

Photo of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Barton Creek

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Modern den/ family room highlighted by ribbon fireplace and open window concept.
This is an example of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Austin with brown walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, carpet and grey floor.

257_Attico a Cortina d'Ampezzo

MIDE architetti

Vista verso soggiorno
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Other with a library, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, wood, wood walls and a wall-mounted tv.

Mendota Design Gallery

Susi Builders Supply Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

ArrowCreek Custom 4

Tanamera Construction / TC Homes

Vance Fox
This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

San Elijo Hills traditional redesign

Tracy Berman Interiors

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Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in San Diego with a home bar, brown walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Awesome Contemporary Home with glass walls in Los Angeles

Style My Space Interior Design and Staging

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

DaVinci Custom Fireplaces

54" x 20" Postless Pier, DaVinci Custom Fireplace
This is an example of an expansive contemporary living room with brown walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

Belmont in Rocklake Estates

Crystal Creek Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Calgary with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Modern Remodel - Colorado Springs

RE.DZINE

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Living Room Design Photos with Brown Walls and a Ribbon Fireplace

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.