Large Living Space with a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

Smith Residence / Liberty
Smith Residence / Liberty
Dado GroupDado Group
Mark Menjivar
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Southern CT Beach Home
Southern CT Beach Home
Allee Architecture + Design, LLCAllee Architecture + Design, LLC
This is an example of a large nautical formal open plan living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no tv, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Beach Style Living Room
Beach Style Living Room
Design ideas for a large nautical open plan living room in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, medium hardwood flooring, no tv and grey floors.
Elegant English Country Home
Elegant English Country Home
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
Architect: DeNovo Architects, Interior Design: Sandi Guilfoil of HomeStyle Interiors, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography
Reclaimed Brick Modern French Country
Reclaimed Brick Modern French Country
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large open plan games room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floors and exposed beams.
Blueridge Family Home
Blueridge Family Home
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Inspiration for a large classic open plan living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Greenwood Charmer
Greenwood Charmer
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan living room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floors and exposed beams.
Ardsley Custom
Ardsley Custom
M. Lahr HomesM. Lahr Homes

Photo of a large traditional open plan games room in Orlando with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Design ideas for a large midcentury open plan living room in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a brick fireplace surround, brown floors, a two-sided fireplace and a built-in media unit.
English Country Family Room
English Country Family Room
J. Stephens InteriorsJ. Stephens Interiors
This large classic family room was thoroughly redesigned into an inviting and cozy environment replete with carefully-appointed artisanal touches from floor to ceiling. Master millwork and an artful blending of color and texture frame a vision for the creation of a timeless sense of warmth within an elegant setting. To achieve this, we added a wall of paneling in green strie and a new waxed pine mantel. A central brass chandelier was positioned both to please the eye and to reign in the scale of this large space. A gilt-finished, crystal-edged mirror over the fireplace, and brown crocodile embossed leather wing chairs blissfully comingle in this enduring design that culminates with a lacquered coral sideboard that cannot but sound a joyful note of surprise, marking this room as unwaveringly unique.Peter Rymwid
Down to the studs
Down to the studs
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
This ranch was a complete renovation! We took it down to the studs and redesigned the space for this young family. We opened up the main floor to create a large kitchen with two islands and seating for a crowd and a dining nook that looks out on the beautiful front yard. We created two seating areas, one for TV viewing and one for relaxing in front of the bar area. We added a new mudroom with lots of closed storage cabinets, a pantry with a sliding barn door and a powder room for guests. We raised the ceilings by a foot and added beams for definition of the spaces. We gave the whole home a unified feel using lots of white and grey throughout with pops of orange to keep it fun.
Estate Living
Estate Living
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
Photo of a large classic open plan games room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Historical Essex Home
Historical Essex Home
Eileen and TaylorEileen and Taylor
Jennifer Cardinal Photography LLC
This is an example of a large bohemian enclosed living room with a reading nook, red walls, dark hardwood flooring, no tv, brown floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Shoal Creel Family Room
Shoal Creel Family Room
Servigon Construction GroupServigon Construction Group
Photo of a large scandi open plan games room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media unit and brown floors.
Creative Modern 3D Living Room Rendering
Creative Modern 3D Living Room Rendering
Yantram Animation StudioYantram Animation Studio
Modern Living Room Interior Design. We have collection of trendy and Modern Living Room Interior Design Ideas for your home. We have expertise in Architectural design, 3d interior modeling, Architectural Visualization, 3d Architectural Modeling, CGI Design, Photorealistic Interior design and 3D Interior Design.
Mid Century Modern Family Room
Mid Century Modern Family Room
designstilesdesignstiles
A bright, airy living room feels modern and slightly whimsical with fun accessories. Texture is seen throughout space with sofa, pillows and poufs. photo: Bethany Nauert
Historic Loft Living
Historic Loft Living
April UhlirApril Uhlir
Interior design for remodel in historic loft space. Photographed by Yvette Dostatni.
Inspiration for a large traditional living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Lakefront Beauty
Lakefront Beauty
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Large living area with indoor/outdoor space. Folding NanaWall opens to porch for entertaining or outdoor enjoyment.
Photo of a large rural open plan living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Contemporain Salon
Contemporain Salon
Large contemporary formal living room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floors.

Large Living Space with a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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