Reclaimed hand hewn timbers used for exposed trusses and reclaimed wood siding.
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Midcentury Nights Dream

Refined Renovations

Design ideas for a midcentury living room in Milwaukee with brown walls, no fireplace, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Custom Reclaimed Wood Fireplace

moss

Midcentury loft-style living room in Chicago with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, brick walls and a wood fireplace surround.

Water Mill Refurbishment

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Devon with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Holistic Home

SAV Digital Environments

Not that long ago, the term “audio-video” or “AV” meant just that: audio and video. Today, the AV industry has evolved into something much bigger: smart homes with entertainment, wellness and sustainability features. In Montana, SAV Digital Environments and owner Cory Reistad are at the forefront of that movement.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Residence #3

Edwards Smith Construction

Log cabin living room featuring full-height stone fireplace; wood mantle; chinked walls; rough textured timbers overhead and wood floor
This is an example of a country open concept living room in Other with a stone fireplace surround, vaulted, exposed beam, wood, wood walls, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

El Dorado Two-Level Home

Pink Dwelling

This is an example of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Other with brick floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, exposed beam, brown walls and red floor.

出窓がゆったりした場を生む、リビング「光をつかむ家（light fall house）」埼玉県川口市

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

実は、出窓は施主からのご要望でしたが、気持ちの良い出窓にしようと一生懸命考えて寸法や形を決めてたら、部屋にゆとりが生まれる凄くいい感じの出窓になりました。
Photo of a small formal enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Good Hart Cottage Remodel

Edgewater Design Group

The client came to us to assist with transforming their small family cabin into a year-round residence that would continue the family legacy. The home was originally built by our client’s grandfather so keeping much of the existing interior woodwork and stone masonry fireplace was a must. They did not want to lose the rustic look and the warmth of the pine paneling. The view of Lake Michigan was also to be maintained. It was important to keep the home nestled within its surroundings. There was a need to update the kitchen, add a laundry & mud room, install insulation, add a heating & cooling system, provide additional bedrooms and more bathrooms. The addition to the home needed to look intentional and provide plenty of room for the entire family to be together. Low maintenance exterior finish materials were used for the siding and trims as well as natural field stones at the base to match the original cabin’s charm.

Сталинка в Челябинске.

Марина Кутепова

Photo of a mid-sized living room in Other with brown walls, laminate floors, exposed beam and brick walls.

Квартира-студия в стиле лофт

Антон Николаев

Этот интерьер – результат интересных идей, смелых решений и профессионального подхода строителей высокого класса. В старом фонде Санкт-Петербурга, встречаются небольшие двухэтажные здания, располагающиеся во дворах-колодцах. Изначально, этот дом являлся конюшней. На втором этаже было две комнаты, ванная, кухня. Помещения были очень маленькие и запущенные, потолок низкий. Из ванной можно было попасть на холодный чердак по приставной вертикальной лестнице. Встать в полный рост на чердаке можно было лишь на четырёх квадратных метрах в самой высокой точке. Рассматривались разные идеи по организации пространства. Сначала, было предложено сделать лестницу на чердак, который необходимо утеплить и организовать спальное место в высокой точке кровли, но эта идея не прижилась, так как, такое решение, значительно сократило бы полезную площадь. В итоге, я предложил демонтировать перекрытие и стены, и объединить этаж и чердак. Решение было одобрено. После демонтажа выявились некоторые нюансы: лаги пришлось укреплять и менять листы самой кровли, так как они протекали, так же, пришлось перекладывать оконные проёмы, они были не в один уровень, пол пришлось укреплять и заливать. Вскрылись четыре несущих бревна перекрытия, два их которых сгнили в точках крепления к стенам, их демонтировали. Оставшиеся два бревна оставили, одно полностью, а второе отрезали на половину и закрепили ко второму ярусу, который был возведён сразу после демонтажа. Оба бревна, в новом интерьере, служат как дополнительной несущей конструкцией, так и элементом декора. Настоящий лофт интерьер. Отреставрированный родной кирпич, старые бревенчатые балки, сварная конструкция второго яруса, стеклоблоки, обеденный стол из слэба, кожаный диван, жёлтый холодильник, фартук кухни - кирпич под стеклом окрашенный в красный, паркетная доска, в санузле чёрная сантехника. Перевоплощать, измученный временем и невниманием старый фонд Петербурга, для меня, всегда было одним из самых приятных занятий.

Lake Placid A-Frame

Strand Design

Photo of a modern loft-style living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, concrete floors, a wood stove, grey floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Decca Radar Station

Forma London

Photo of a beach style open concept living room in Essex with brown walls, a standard fireplace, beige floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Earth

Velvet Interiors

kitchen - living room
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with a home bar, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Good Hart Cottage Remodel

Edgewater Design Group

Coastal Living Room

Inspiration for a large beach style formal open concept living room in Cornwall with brown walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, white floor and exposed beam.

855 Alameda

Flagg Coastal Homes

Design ideas for a large beach style enclosed living room in San Diego with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Port Colborne Contemporary Beach House

Sider Bros. Builders Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Other with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Lodge Cabin - Renovation

RPC Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Atlanta with brown walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

吹き抜けから、光がそそぐリビング「光をつかむ家（light fall house）埼玉県川口市

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

光をつかまえる吹抜け部分は、家の中の半屋外的な場所だと考え、壁には外壁で使う下見板張りという、木の板張りをし、屋外的な雰囲気を創り出しています。
Inspiration for a small scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with Brown Walls and Exposed Beam

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.