Living Room with Brown Walls, White Walls and Brick Walls Ideas and Designs

940 sq ft | Private Client | Interior Design, Dressing & Styling & Creative Direction | Photography by Malcom Menzies
Photo of an urban living room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and brick walls.

Inspiration for an industrial living room in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and brick walls.

This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and brick walls.

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Surrey with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and brick walls.

The brief for this project was to create a multifunctional space that included a kitchen, dining and living area. The property did not benefit from a large garden so it was important that the depth of the extension did not significantly compromise the outdoor space. We therefore extended the kitchen into the rear reception room, which created a much larger open planned area and allowed for the installation of a small WC. Open planning the kitchen to the rear reception room also provided this area with some much need natural light via the skylights and doors in the new extension. The fact the extension was not excessively deep enabled us to obtain planning permission for a good external wall height, which is complimented internally by the vaulted ceiling. The back of the extension has been finished with a large set of slim profile sliding doors, providing uninterrupted views of the beautifully designed garden. The final result is a light and airy space which accommodates the kitchen, living and dining areas that the client required.

Re-fit of an industrial space to provide an adaptable home that maximises available volume and celebrates the building’s raw appeal. A series of effective interventions allow the space to host a brand range of live work actives without compromising the bright open feel.

Coastal living room with white brick feature wall and fireplace, polished concrete floor and custom joinery
Medium sized contemporary open plan living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, grey floors and brick walls.

Esta pareja de trotamundos británica había vivido en 14 países antes de mudarse a Málaga. Llegaron para pasar una temporada, atraídos no sólo por su buen clima sino por la energía y actividad de la capital malagueña. Pero Málaga, la ciudad y sus habitantes, les cautivaron y en ella pasan casi todo su tiempo, especialmente en invierno. Su hogar es una joya de la arquitectura de finales del XIX, en un bellísimo edificio con un maravilloso patio interior andaluz , y con sus viviendas de bellos balcones y techos altísimos, una cuidada arquitectura y preciosas vistas a la catedral de Málaga Su propietaria buscaba sencillez, y comodidad, pero todas sus elecciones tenían un estilo muy claro y actual. Esta bella casa rezuma elegancia y serenidad en todas sus estancias y no nos extraña que estos propietarios no quieran volver a mudarse… En Aldea hemos decorado fundamentalmente la zona del salón, el hall, los dormitorios y parte de su terraza. El salón presenta una planta diáfana, con la cocina y el comedor integrados en él: En la zona destinada al descanso encontramos para la TV un precioso mueble en nogal de la firma italiana San Giacomo. Los sofás en cruda tienen formas envolventes y llevan cojines alegres para dar colorido al espacio. A la izquierda de esta zona y bajo el ventanal que da al patio interior encontramos otro mueble de la misma firma combinado en nogal y canapa. El salón se completa con una cocina con mobiliario muy actual en blanco mate, con los electrodomésticos integrados y una comedor adosado a ella en madera.

Zona de estar con mesa de madera maciza y cocina verde oliva al fondo · reforma integral · Tarragona
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean formal open plan living room in Barcelona with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, exposed beams and brick walls.

Alcove cupboards and shelving improved storage and a low seat with a sheepskin rug was used to create a cosy reading corner.
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Hertfordshire with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, exposed beams, brick walls and a chimney breast.

Inspiration for a large eclectic open plan living room in Marseille with white walls, ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, white floors, exposed beams and brick walls.

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan living room in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv, brick walls, a ribbon fireplace and beige floors.

Twelve Black is a contemporary family home designed for comfort, function and quiet drama. The design centres around a refined black palette, softened by natural light and grounded in durable, low-maintenance materials—ideal for a busy family lifestyle. Open-plan living spaces connect seamlessly to the outdoors, with a functional layout that balances communal areas and private retreat zones. Thoughtfully detailed joinery, built-in storage and a flexible kitchen and dining hub support modern day-to-day living. While bold in appearance, the home’s simplicity allows family life to take centre stage.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan living room feature wall in London with a reading nook, white walls, a coffered ceiling and brick walls.

The brief for this project was to create a multifunctional space that included a kitchen, dining and living area. The property did not benefit from a large garden so it was important that the depth of the extension did not significantly compromise the outdoor space. We therefore extended the kitchen into the rear reception room, which created a much larger open planned area and allowed for the installation of a small WC. Open planning the kitchen to the rear reception room also provided this area with some much need natural light via the skylights and doors in the new extension. The fact the extension was not excessively deep enabled us to obtain planning permission for a good external wall height, which is complimented internally by the vaulted ceiling. The back of the extension has been finished with a large set of slim profile sliding doors, providing uninterrupted views of the beautifully designed garden. The final result is a light and airy space which accommodates the kitchen, living and dining areas that the client required.

La cucina presenta un blocco a parte attrezzato e un'isola, che si può utilizzare anche come piano snack. .
Photo of a small mediterranean open plan living room in Milan with light hardwood flooring, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, a wood ceiling, white walls, no fireplace and brick walls.

Photo of a medium sized contemporary formal open plan living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floors, a wood ceiling and brick walls.

Inspiration for an urban open plan living room in Melbourne with white walls, concrete flooring, a hanging fireplace, a wall mounted tv, grey floors and brick walls.

The floor and ceiling were both replaced and lighter colours were chosen to enhance the feeling of space in this old cottage. Curtains were made and bespoke alcove shelving improved storage