Dennis Mayer Photography www.chilternestate.com
Design ideas for a large eclectic formal open concept living room in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

AFTER - Log Cabin Build Gatlinburg, TN

Down Home Renovations

Inspiration for a large country open concept living room in Nashville with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

E Lakeshore

John Philip Ansehl Design

Small traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Tarrytown Craftsman

Olson Defendorf Custom Homes

Tre Dunham
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts open concept living room in Austin with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Timber Homes Illustrated

Lake Anna Timber Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Kirkside, Los Angeles

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

This large, devout family in West LA hired us to make their new construction, storybook traditional home dreams come true. And we had such a joy in working with them and love the end result. Small touches of contemporary lighting and art make the space feel updated and fresh, while materials and forms of the furnishings lent themselves to a truly timeless result. The basketweave backsplash lends beautiful interest while not competing with the cabinet design. We love a good traditional design, and had a wonderful time with this project and these clients.

Modern Living Room

Fairview Custom Homes

This modern living area has large windows to open up and give the room plenty of light.
Large modern formal open concept living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown walls and a standard fireplace.

Avenues Family House: Living Room Bookcase Detail

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and dark hardwood floors.

Carnegie #1

Omega Builders LLC

Tall, stained wood fireplace with stone surround.
Inspiration for an arts and crafts formal open concept living room in Other with a wall-mounted tv, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Penthouse on Historic Square

Goddard Design Group

The travertine stone fireplace is flanked by a collection of antique shakers in a masculine sitting area.
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no tv, beige floor, wallpaper, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

A-Certified Luxury Builders-Veritas Fine Homes-Telluride, CO-Custom Home

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

This is an example of a contemporary living room in St Louis with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

SkyTop Estate

Buchanan Construction

J. Weiland Photography- Breathtaking Beauty and Luxurious Relaxation awaits in this Massive and Fabulous Mountain Retreat. The unparalleled Architectural Degree, Design & Style are credited to the Designer/Architect, Mr. Raymond W. Smith, https://www.facebook.com/Raymond-W-Smith-Residential-Designer-Inc-311235978898996/, the Interior Designs to Marina Semprevivo, and are an extent of the Home Owners Dreams and Lavish Good Tastes. Sitting atop a mountain side in the desirable gated-community of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, https://cliffsliving.com/the-cliffs-at-walnut-cove, this Skytop Beauty reaches into the Sky and Invites the Stars to Shine upon it. Spanning over 6,000 SF, this Magnificent Estate is Graced with Soaring Ceilings, Stone Fireplace and Wall-to-Wall Windows in the Two-Story Great Room and provides a Haven for gazing at South Asheville’s view from multiple vantage points. Coffered ceilings, Intricate Stonework and Extensive Interior Stained Woodwork throughout adds Dimension to every Space. Multiple Outdoor Private Bedroom Balconies, Decks and Patios provide Residents and Guests with desired Spaciousness and Privacy similar to that of the Biltmore Estate, http://www.biltmore.com/visit. The Lovely Kitchen inspires Joy with High-End Custom Cabinetry and a Gorgeous Contrast of Colors. The Striking Beauty and Richness are created by the Stunning Dark-Colored Island Cabinetry, Light-Colored Perimeter Cabinetry, Refrigerator Door Panels, Exquisite Granite, Multiple Leveled Island and a Fun, Colorful Backsplash. The Vintage Bathroom creates Nostalgia with a Cast Iron Ball & Claw-Feet Slipper Tub, Old-Fashioned High Tank & Pull Toilet and Brick Herringbone Floor. Garden Tubs with Granite Surround and Custom Tile provide Peaceful Relaxation. Waterfall Trickles and Running Streams softly resound from the Outdoor Water Feature while the bench in the Landscape Garden calls you to sit down and relax a while.

Modern Farmhouse

Telemark Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Log Home

Elliott F. Brainard Architecture

Brad Miller Photography
Photo of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Winter Lodge | Mammoth Retreat

Barclay Butera Interiors

Country formal living room in Orange County with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

French Country Gothic Mountain

Mark Sinsky Architect, PA

Dan Forer
Large modern enclosed living room in Charlotte with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Fieldstone Guest Cottage

De Meza + Architecture

The Fieldstone Cottage is the culmination of collaboration between DM+A and our clients. Having a contractor as a client is a blessed thing. Here, some dreams come true. Here ideas and materials that couldn’t be incorporated in the much larger house were brought seamlessly together. The 640 square foot cottage stands only 25 feet from the bigger, more costly “Older Brother”, but stands alone in its own right. When our Clients commissioned DM+A for the project the direction was simple; make the cottage appear to be a companion to the main house, but be more frugal in the space and material used. The solution was to have one large living, working and sleeping area with a small, but elegant bathroom. The design imagery was about collision of materials and the form that emits from that collision. The furnishings and decorative lighting are the work of Caterina Spies-Reese of CSR Design. Mariko Reed Photography

Fireplace Mantel and Overmantel in Montreal

Omega Stone Mantels

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Cheeky Cabin

Emerge Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a country living room in Vancouver with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Napoleon Product Gallery

Kingston Home Heating

Mid-sized country open concept living room in Toronto with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown Walls and a Stone 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.