Large contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, light hardwood floors, beige floor and a plaster fireplace surround.

大倉山の家

エイチ・アンド一級建築士事務所

Photo of an asian living room in Kobe with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

W Hotel Dallas

Platinum Homes by Mark Molthan

Photo of a modern formal living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Brass Mesh Inserts with Jaspette Pulls

Helen Baumann Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Sydney with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Dark Moulding & Brick

Square Footage Inc.

This small living room faces a few challenges. One was the offset fireplace; two was the lack of seating and storage, and last but not least, the oversized television. Our solution minimizes the impact of a black TV by adding dark modern moulding. We have created a focal point for the fireplace by installing a floor to ceiling vintage brick. These elements perfectly balanced the walnut bookshelf with integrated engineered stone seating bench below the TV for overflow guest and discrete storage.

Urban Loft

Leona Mozes Photography

Leona Mozes Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Montreal with black walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Salon - Cuisine

Agathe Ramadier

This is an example of a small contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Home remodel

Edward’s Woodworking and Repairs

Complete restoration of 1932 craftsman
This is an example of a large arts and crafts living room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Living Room - Center Hall "Glamonial"

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

Lavish Transitional living room with soaring white custom geometric (octagonal) coffered ceiling and panel molding. The room is accented by black architectural glazing and door trim. The second floor landing/balcony, with glass railing, provides a great view of the two story book-matched marble ribbon fireplace. Architect: Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: JSE Interior Designs Builder: True North Photographer: Adam Kane Macchia

10th Street Loft

Judith Balis Interiors

Allison Corona
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Boise with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

昭和小路の長屋 Rowhouse on Showa-koji St.

YYAA 山本嘉寛建築設計事務所

Photo by Yohei Sasakura
This is an example of a small asian open concept living room in Kyoto with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and a freestanding tv.

Denver Flour Mill Loft

Studio Gild

David Lauer Photography
This is an example of an industrial open concept living room in Denver with a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, light hardwood floors and brown walls.

Modern Farmhouse Style Living Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

this living room design featured uniquely designed wall panels that adds a more refined and elegant look to the exposed beams and traditional fireplace design. the Vis-à-vis sofa positioning creates an open layout with easy access and circulation for anyone going in or out of the living room. With this room we opted to add a soft pop of color but keeping the neutral color palette thus the dark green sofa that added the needed warmth and depth to the room. Finally, we believe that there is nothing better to add to a home than one's own memories, this is why we created a gallery wall featuring family and loved ones photos as the final touch to add the homey feeling to this room.

Peckham Townhouse

Zoe Willis Design

This townhouse in East Dulwich was newly built in sympathy with its Georgian neighbours. An imposing building set over four stories, the owners described their home as a ‘white box’, requiring full design and dressing. The brief was to create defined spaces on each floor that reflected the owner’s bold tastes and appreciation of the Soho House aesthetic. A ‘club’ style den was created on the raised ground floor with a ‘speakeasy pub’ in the basement off the main entertaining space. The master suite in the eaves, housed a walk in wardrobe, ensuite with double sinks and shower. Throughout the home bold colour, varied textures and playful art were abundant.

Contemporary Condo Living Room & Kitchen, Two12 North 9th, Brooklyn

Meshberg Group

An open modern kitchen and bright white living area in this Brooklyn apartment boasts floor to ceiling windows, a balcony patio, room for a dining table, and grey stained oak flooring. The highly functional, design forward contemporary kitchen features a white lacquer refrigerator and washing machine, brushed aluminum lower cabinets and walnut upper cabinets. Pure white Caesarstone countertops, Blanco kitchen faucet and sink, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, architectural lighting trough with LED lights, and Emtech brushed chrome door hardware complete the custom loft like look.

An Easy Elegance

Christopher Burns Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and grey walls.

Moorings

Clive Daniel Home

Inspiration for a large transitional formal living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

The Sting

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

This is an example of a large transitional enclosed living room in Dallas with a home bar, black walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Habitus Venus Bay

MRTN Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with light hardwood floors, a wood stove and white walls.

Encres

WOM DESIGN

Isabelle Picarel
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Paris with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Black Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors

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.