This is an example of a mid-sized country enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

820 Balboa

Flagg Coastal Homes

Cosy Living Room with Avenue and Front Yard View
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in San Diego with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional French Living Room- Clifton, VA

Lauren Maroney for Ethan Allen Sterling, VA

The beautiful molding detail in this spacious Formal Living Room called for elegant yet simple furnishings. With European roots and a love to travel, my client wanted this reflected in the room's design. French inspired carved framed chairs with a modern duel fabric application balances out the traditional camel-back sofa with brass nailhead trim detail. Behind, a silver leaf tea table flanked by oversized wing chairs in a gold damask pattern gives this client the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea with friends. Other antique details like artwork inspired by French hotel signage, old envelopes with crest applique in dark wood frames, and collected brass candlesticks complete the look with a vintage yet elegant feel.

Warm and modern family house

Crewzz, Inc

Living room
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse

Calista Kitchen & Bath

Living room
This is an example of a large country formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Family Home Renovation

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photos by Brice Ferre
This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Beacon Cape

Costello Fine Homes

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

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.

Bailey House

Shane Marsh Architects

Inspiration for a large modern open concept living room in Brisbane with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a concealed tv, grey floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Hampstead - Interior

Eerospace Ltd

This is an example of a traditional luxury living room in London, with a fireplace.
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Mid-Century Split Level in Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and decorative wall panelling.

Custom Transitional Living Room in Waukegan

Fraerman Associates Architecture

Bruce Van Inwegen
Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed living room in Chicago with a library, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Millbrook NY Verbank Road

EBA - Eric Baker Architects

Photo of a country living room in New York with white walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, red floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Highland House

Coates Design Architecture + Interiors

Highland House living room
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Family Friendly Basement

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.

Live in Paradise

Fine Custom Construction

Open living room with white brick fireplace and sofa and leather chairs.
Design ideas for a large transitional enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

NS Residence - San Francisco

ACTUAL interior.design ( DavidMarksdesign )

Inspiration for a transitional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional French Living Room- Clifton, VA

Lauren Maroney for Ethan Allen Sterling, VA

Whole House Interior Renovation in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

We gutted and renovated this entire modern Colonial home in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Introduced to the homeowners through the wife’s parents, we updated and expanded the home to create modern, clean spaces for the family. Highlights include converting the attic into completely new third floor bedrooms and a bathroom; a light and bright gray and white kitchen featuring a large island, white quartzite counters and Viking stove and range; a light and airy master bath with a walk-in shower and soaking tub; and a new exercise room in the basement. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Highland House

Coates Design Architecture + Interiors

Highland House living room
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.