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Budget Living Room with a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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1980 Brantley Circle Update
1980 Brantley Circle Update
Molly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradiseMolly's Marketplace, a home renovation's paradise
We completely updated this home from the outside to the inside. Every room was touched because the owner wanted to make it very sell-able. Our job was to lighten, brighten and do as many updates as we could on a shoe string budget. We started with the outside and we cleared the lakefront so that the lakefront view was open to the house. We also trimmed the large trees in the front and really opened the house up, before we painted the home and freshen up the landscaping. Inside we painted the house in a white duck color and updated the existing wood trim to a modern white color. We also installed shiplap on the TV wall and white washed the existing Fireplace brick. We installed lighting over the kitchen soffit as well as updated the can lighting. We then updated all 3 bathrooms. We finished it off with custom barn doors in the newly created office as well as the master bedroom. We completed the look with custom furniture!
Lewis Range Brick Fireplace Surround
Lewis Range Brick Fireplace Surround
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Less is more--art director and Instagram darling Amanda Jane Jones refreshes her classic brick fireplace in Snow.
Easy DIY Fireplace Mantel
Easy DIY Fireplace Mantel
Sprucing Up MamahoodSprucing Up Mamahood
DIY Wood Fireplace Mantel. Easy faux beam fireplace mantel. Perfect for every house style!
Our Installations
Our Installations
Natick FireplaceNatick Fireplace
Modern Home
Modern Home
lnclighting.llclnclighting.llc
Brimming with rustic countryside flair, the 6-light french country chandelier features beautifully curved arms, hand-carved wood center column and Persian white finish. Antiqued distressing and rust finish gives it a rich texture and well-worn appearance. Each arm features classic candelabra style bulb holder which can accommodate a 40W e12 bulb(Not Included). Perfect to install it in dining room, entry, hallway or foyer, the six light chandelier will cast a warm glow and create a relaxing ambiance in the space.
Huntington Beach, CA Cottage
Huntington Beach, CA Cottage
Home Styling by Alexis E-DesignHome Styling by Alexis E-Design
I color coordinate every room I design. She has a yellow fireplace and the blue surf board and end table. So I turned everything into blue and yellow, with tans and woods to break up the two main colors. No money was involved in designing this space, or any space in this Huntington Beach cottage. It's all about furniture re-arrangement.
Cannon Beach Cottage
Cannon Beach Cottage
Attic AnticsAttic Antics
We painted all the knotty pine with Behr paint to brighten up the space. We added round windows on either side of the fireplace and replaced the large picture window with casings that could open so we could catch a breeze. Sofa, lamp and curtains from Ikea, mirror and lamp from home decor store, a few pillows from Etsy and craft fairs. The rest of the furnishings and accents are from antique fairs and antique stores in Cannon Beach, Portland and Europe.
Mini Townhouse Living Room
Mini Townhouse Living Room
Babilon DesignBabilon Design
New paint and flooring created a cleaner space to work with. A larger perspective of space was created with a neutral palette, tall sliding door curtain treatments, and reflective accessories. The cozy and simple furniture gave the space a great traffic flow. The accessories were kept simple and played with beach-like forms and colors. Photography by: John Moery
Contemporary Modern - Palm Springs
Contemporary Modern - Palm Springs
Abode ImageAbode Image
Photography by ABODE IMAGE
Living Room - Boca Bungalow
Living Room - Boca Bungalow
Elegant Concept InteriorsElegant Concept Interiors
Hillandale Craftsman Bungalow
Hillandale Craftsman Bungalow
Carley M Design StudioCarley M Design Studio
Thorough rehab of a charming 1920's craftsman bungalow in Highland Park, featuring bright, spacious living area with wood burning fire place and hardwood flooring. Photography by Eric Charles.
1950's Split Level Contemporary Renovation
1950's Split Level Contemporary Renovation
Cottage Fever Interior DesignCottage Fever Interior Design
The fireplace was off centre and not an attractive colour. A fresh coat of white paint, new mantel and built in have given this room balance and well needed storage. The mantel echos the same wood treatment used for the coffee bar in the kitchen.
Historic Grapevine Ranch
Historic Grapevine Ranch
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Photos by: Jen Burner
Larchmont Residence
Larchmont Residence
Lorla StudioLorla Studio
Verdigris Thousand Oaks Home
Verdigris Thousand Oaks Home
Holly Viane Interiors, LLCHolly Viane Interiors, LLC
HVI
Brown Bohemian Living Room
Brown Bohemian Living Room
Diana Kennedy InteriorsDiana Kennedy Interiors
Photos by Laurie Hunt Photography
Our Projects
Our Projects
Ashley Elliot DesignAshley Elliot Design
Modern Farmhouse Living room with large refinished coffee table, modern couch and picture frame molding framing out wall decor.
Barge Court
Barge Court
CM Fresh PerspectivesCM Fresh Perspectives
Blackheath 1
Blackheath 1
palaestrapalaestra
Brett Boardman
North Vancouver suite renovation
North Vancouver suite renovation
BroenHausBroenHaus
This basement went from dark and drab to being a light filled and open space ready for renters.

Budget Living Room with a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

Looking for living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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