Through the use of form and texture, we gave these spaces added dimension and soul. What was a flat blank wall is now the focus for the Family Room and includes a fireplace, TV and storage.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Pamona Lake- Living Room

Lindy Design Build

This long space needed flexibility above all else. As frequent hosts to their extended family, we made sure there was plenty of seating to go around, but also met their day-to-day needs with intimate groupings. Much like the kitchen, the family room strikes a balance between the warm brick tones of the fireplace and the handsome green wall finish. Not wanting to miss an opportunity for spunk, we introduced an intricate geometric pattern onto the accent wall giving us a perfect backdrop for the clean lines of the mid-century inspired furniture pieces.

North Beach Refresh

Board & Vellum

Photo by Andrew Giammarco.
This is an example of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and wallpaper.

Victorian Update

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Colorful Library and Entry

Two Hands Interiors

A Wes Anderson inspired library rich with chartreuse built-in bookcases wrapping a green velvet Rejuvenation sofa brings an energy to this 1920’s Spanish colonial home. With art-like wallpaper by Sanderson, custom pillows in Schumacher fabric and reading lights this is the perfect spot for lounging with a book or cocktails with guests. Design by Two Hands Interiors. View more of this home on our website. #library #livingroom

Livable Luxury

KBG Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wallpaper.

Uptown Living Room

Embellishments Design Studio

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Minneapolis with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized country open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Living Rooms

Britt Hill Interiors

Design ideas for a large eclectic open concept living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, wallpaper and white walls.

Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Family room Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation using a grasscloth wallpaper

Mid-Century/Art Deco/Contemporary Living Room

Design by the Jonathans

Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Project Osborne

Finnes Building Group

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Colorful Library and Entry

Two Hands Interiors

Simmons -Living Room Upgrade

Tia Shackelford Interiors

Design ideas for a large country open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and wallpaper.

Private Residence Cambridge

SLC Interior Design

A cosy living room and eclectic bar area seamlessly merged, through the use of a simple yet effective colour palette and furniture placement. The bar was a bespoke design and placed in such away that the architectural features, which were dividing the room, would be incorporated and therefore no longer be predominant. The period beams, on the walls, were further enhanced by setting them against a contemporary colour, and wallpaper, with the wood element carried through to the new floor and bar.

Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living

TVL Creative Ltd.

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Rosanna Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Through the use of form and texture, we gave these spaces added dimension and soul. What was a flat blank wall is now the focus for the Family Room and includes a fireplace, TV and storage. La Paloma glazed bricks create visual impact and create a focal point in the room.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

exactly.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Living Room Design Photos with a Brick Fireplace Surround and Wallpaper

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.