While there are many living rooms with a fireplace there are many without a fireplace a fireplace is definitely not a prerequisite for a living room in fact many new homes these days use only gas fireplaces if they put one in at all.
Modern living room layout without fireplace.
Modern living room design with fireplace and television.
The key design elements.
The fireplace and art are the main focus of the room without the distraction of tv.
When set against a large picture window the boxy frame is echoed perfectly giving a sense of continuity without being too uniform as well as offering a welcoming view when the weather gets a bit too dreary.
This living room features a symmetrical layout that s open on one side so it pulls you directly into the conversation circle.
When it comes to finding the right place to put your television and find the most comfortable living room furniture around your fireplace many people think of mounting the tv on the fireplace wall or adding built in furniture to both sides of the fireplace.
The modern fireplace in this neutral living room by elms interior design blends into its surroundings due in large part to the fact that there s no mantel.
A fireplace doesn t have to stand out to have an impact.
The black metal and exposed chimney of this modern fireplace design lend themselves well to a 60 s inspired room.
A personal favorite from all of our picks today this contemporary black and gold living room is more on the formal side but it still has all the essentials you need for a cozy space.
For example the center of this living room is a room partition which both the tv and fireplace fall into making two resting spots rather than just one.