In this Basement, we created a place to relax, entertain, and ultimately create memories in this glam, elegant, with a rustic twist vibe space. The Cambria Luxury Series countertop makes a statement and sets the tone. A white background intersected with bold, translucent black and charcoal veins with muted light gray spatter and cross veins dispersed throughout. We created three intimate areas to entertain without feeling separated as a whole.

Purple Accent Design

Freestyle Interiors

Small contemporary formal living room in Miami with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Houzz of 2018

Run for the Hills

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in London with black walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in New York with black walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Newport Beach 180 Degree View

Wolf Design Studio

Photo of a contemporary living room in Orange County with black walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Seventeen/2 Edinburgh

Studio Dean

Dark and dramatic living room featuring this stunning bay window seat. Built in furniture makes the most of the compact space whilst sumptuous textures, rich colours and black walls bring drama a-plenty. Photo Susie Lowe

Seaholm Condo, Austin Texas

Wander Designs

Client moved to downtown Austin and was looking for a space to compliment her new lifestyle. It's a small space, so we made the most of the space and created a unique and sexy environment for her.

Aliso Viejo

Orange Coast Interior Design

SJC Dramatic Remodel
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Orange County with black walls.

West Village Bachelor Pad

LABLstudio

A pre-war West Village bachelor pad inspired by classic mid-century modern designs, mixed with some industrial, traveled, and street style influences. Our client took inspiration from both his travels as well as his city (NY!), and we really wanted to incorporate that into the design. For the living room we painted the walls a warm but light grey, and we mixed some more rustic furniture elements, (like the reclaimed wood coffee table) with some classic mid-century pieces (like the womb chair) to create a multi-functional kitchen/living/dining space. We painted the entire backslash wall in chalkboard paint, and continued the "kitchen wall" idea through to the living room for a cohesive look, by creating a bar set up on the credenza under the TV. Photos by Matthew Williams

Relaxed Elegance Residence

Zelman Style Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Miami with black walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Little Inka

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country open concept living room in Cornwall with black walls.

Moody Mid Century Modern Living Room

Trim Tech Designs

Set the tone of your home with a cabinetry color that is uniquely you ?
Large living room in Chicago with a library, black walls, no fireplace and grey floor.

Modern Northwoods Residence Living Room & Fireplace

Amy Carman Design

The hand-troweled masonry and field stone on this soaring two-story modern, rustic fireplace are inspired by local farm silos. The same stone and technique is repeated on the exterior of this modern lake home. Textured, modern, cozy furnishings create a chic and comfortable spot to relax, enjoy the fire, and take in the lake view.

Recent Projects

Jonathan Little Photography

Modern living room with striking furniture, black walls and floor, and garden access. Photo by Jonathan Little Photography.
This is an example of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Hampshire with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Modern Farmhouse- Herriman

Simons Design Studio

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Design ideas for a mid-sized country living room in Salt Lake City with black walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Contemporary Living Room

Contemporary open concept living room in Miami with black walls.

Courtyard Addition

Kate Cleveland Architect

Tom Crane Photography
Mid-sized transitional formal loft-style living room in Philadelphia with a wood stove, black walls, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Le Studio Streamline Batignolles

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Création d’un studio indépendant d'un appartement familial, suite à la réunion de deux lots. Une rénovation importante est effectuée et l’ensemble des espaces est restructuré et optimisé avec de nombreux rangements sur mesure. Les espaces sont ouverts au maximum pour favoriser la vue vers l’extérieur.

Italian Mediterranean Villa in Dallas, TX

Richard Drummond Davis Architects

This is an example of a mediterranean enclosed living room in Dallas with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Salon contemporain dans un appartement dans le XIV

Studio Razavi

Olivier Martin Gambier (www.omgphotographe.com)
Small contemporary open concept living room in Paris with medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, black walls and no fireplace.

Brown Living Room Design Photos with Black Walls

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.