Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with red walls, brown floor and brick walls.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial enclosed living room with orange walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, beige floor and brick walls.

Загородный дом в Маслово

BW buro

Mid-sized contemporary living room in Moscow with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Dreamcoast Office

Dream Coast Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial formal open concept living room in Tampa with red walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Verrière - Rue des Goncourts - 75011 Paris

CA2M - Conception de Mobilier Métallique

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brick walls.

Apartamento de diseño en El Botánico

CICERONE GROUP

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Valencia with porcelain floors, grey floor and brick walls.

Комната студента 18,5кв.м.

Ольга Крысова

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with beige walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, recessed and brick walls.

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

Daylight illuminates the natural materials and textures.
Mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, timber and brick walls.

Interior Design - Living Room

CB Concept Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, white floor and brick walls.

SELF A11

Totaste.studio | Виктор Штефан

Вид с уровня подиума на зону кухни и гостиной
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial formal open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Extension

Alexandra JULIEN | Feng Shui

Extension sur terrasse et jardin avec des baies vitrées en acier galvanisé thermolaqué.
Mid-sized eclectic open concept living room with orange walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and brick walls.

Reclaimed Wood Shelf with Decorative Accessories

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Decorative Accessory styling
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in San Francisco with white walls, brick walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lustre

Variant Office Architecture & Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in London with a wood stove, a freestanding tv, exposed beam and brick walls.

Niagara modern executive home

avenue design inc

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and brick walls.

久が原のコートハウス

こぢこぢ一級建築士事務所

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Tokyo with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, wood and brick walls.

Квартира на Васильевском острове, Санкт-Петербург

Valentina Dukmas

При входе в квартиру попадаем в открытое пространство кухни-гостиной. Здесь выделено пространство для приема гостей и сбора семьи. В мебели и отделке преобладают мягкие плавные линии.

California Contemporary

Paxton Place Design

This eclectic living space included the entry, dining room, kitchen and living room. We had custom cabinets made to fit into two odd openings on either side of the fireplace which allowed for interesting textures, display, and symmetry. A white sofa is flaked with two swivel chairs in linen and a beautiful square marble cocktail table. We added two fabulous raffia ottomans to add texture. We grounded the space in a fabulous antique wool rug. The dining room is very simple with a copper - topped table with a wood base flanked with simple yet elegant upholstered chairs. Interesting lighting was utilized throughout the space to add drama.

Фото: Лофт с элементами советского ретро

Litovka Nadezhda

Декоративный акцент в гостиной - советские постеры от мастеров советского плаката
Photo of a mid-sized industrial enclosed living room in Moscow with white walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Modern farmhouse redesign

Claire Alexandra Designs

I worked on a modern family house, built on the land of an old farmhouse. It is surrounded by stunning open countryside and set within a 2.2 acre garden plot. The house was lacking in character despite being called a 'farmhouse.' So the clients, who had recently moved in, wanted to start off by transforming their conservatory, living room and family bathroom into rooms which would show lots of personality. They like a rustic style and wanted the house to be a sanctuary - a place to relax, switch off from work and enjoy time together as a young family. A big part of the brief was to tackle the layout of their living room. It is a large, rectangular space and they needed help figuring out the best layout for the furniture, working around a central fireplace and a couple of awkwardly placed double doors. For the design, I took inspiration from the stunning surroundings. I worked with greens and blues and natural materials to come up with a scheme that would reflect the immediate exterior and exude a soothing feel. To tackle the living room layout I created three zones within the space, based on how the family spend time in the room. A reading area, a social space and a TV zone used the whole room to its maximum. I created a design concept for all rooms. This consisted of the colour scheme, materials, patterns and textures which would form the basis of the scheme. A 2D floor plan was also drawn up to tackle the room layouts and help us agree what furniture was required. At sourcing stage, I compiled a list of furniture, fixtures and accessories required to realise the design vision. I sourced everything, from the furniture, new carpet for the living room, lighting, bespoke blinds and curtains, new radiators, down to the cushions, rugs and a few small accessories. I designed bespoke shelving units for the living room and created 3D CAD visuals for each room to help my clients to visualise the spaces. I provided shopping lists of items and samples of all finishes. I passed on a number of trade discounts for some of the bigger pieces of furniture and the bathroom items, including 15% off the sofas.

Sofia Loft for family-of-four

FineArchitects

Mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brick walls.

Mid-sized Living Room Design Photos with Brick Walls

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.