Brandi Image Photography
This is an example of a large beach style open concept living room in Tampa with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, painted wood floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Elegant Full Home Remodel

Cooper Interiors

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with a tile fireplace surround, black floor, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Lampe Deux

Jana Kubischik Interior GmbH

DEUX steht für Design und Produktion mit Geschichte. Jedes Produkt aus dem Sortiment orientiert sich an alten, meist lediglich zur Fertigung gebrauchten Prototypen. Die Leuchte DEUX Light ist aus der Idee heraus entstanden, eine Beleuchtung für Fabrikhallen und insbesondere für die Drehbänke zu schaffen, die flexibel Licht von der Seite, also von der Wand schafft. Die Leuchte muss flexibel einsetzbar und freistehend sein und die Drehbänke sowie den Drehteil beleuchten. So wurde die Lehnleuchte geboren, die sich problemlos verstellen lässt und die keine Bohrung in der Wand benötigt, gleichzeitig aber als Wandleuchte dient. Die Neuinterpretation dieses Prototypens gibt es seit 2013. Die Leuchte steht auf zwei dünnen, langen Beinen und wirft ein indirektes Licht gegen die Wand. DEUX wird zu einer Art Lichtobjekt, die jede Wand, Spiegel, jedes Bücherregal oder Posterwand in eine eindrucksvolle Installation verwandelt. Das DEUX Light ist komplett flexibel einsetzbar – sobald die Füße an das Kopfteil geschraubt sind, lässt sich die Leuchte an allen Wänden und in Ecksituationen einsetzen. Das Design der Leuchte ist minimalistisch und erinnert an eine Zeichnung an der Wand. Ein kreisförmiges, schlierendes Licht tüncht ihre Wand und ihren Raum in ein harmonisches und warmes Licht. Die Verwendung von Edelstahl, oder Messing und Qualitätsbeschichtung garantiert eine langanhaltende Nutzung des Produkts. Die Leuchte wird mit einer Standard E27 verspiegelten Glühbirne von 60 Watt geliefert, wobei die Fassung jede Birne bis 100 Watt toleriert. Zu der Leuchte kann optional ein LED-Leuchtmittel bestellt werden, das bis zu 11 Jahre ein sternförmiges Licht gegegen die Wand reflektiert. Eine Sicherheitsfixierung wird ebenfalls mitgeliefert, mit der Sie die Leuchte optional gegen die Wand befestigen können - sollten Sie Kinder oder Haustiere haben, wird so ein mögliches Umstürzen der Leuchte ausgeschlossen. MAßE: 174cm Höhe, 74cm Breite (Fußabstand), 16cm Abstand von der Wand. FARBE Gestell: hellblau, Kabel bronzefarben, limitierte Auflage

Kellyville Home

Style Merchants

Maree Homer
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Motorized Sheers and Blackout Shades

Shades by Design

Somfy Motorized Ripple Fold sheers (Opened)
This is an example of a large enclosed living room in Miami with porcelain floors and black floor.

Highland Park

Signature Innovations LLC

Masterful design and modern luxury are uniquely embodied in this study of light and dark. The great room features a spectacular view of the lake through a wall of windows under a vaulted ceiling. Floor: 9-1/2” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | Victorian Collection hand scraped | pillowed edge | color Black Sea | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com

Parnassus Heights Remodel

WA Design Architects

Large contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

The Casita

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Photo of a large mediterranean open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor and vaulted.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

Shelley Morris Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Hollywood Hills Writer's Retreat

Michelle Ruben Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

Bucktown Modern

DW Design Workshop

Large modern open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Everyday Chic

Tara Shaw LTD

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in New Orleans with a music area, white walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Reduced Heat and Glare

Mr. Tint

Homeowners may enjoy the view and natural light more with reduced heat and glare after window film is installed. Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Soft Neutral Shag Rug

Custom Couture Rugs

Large contemporary open concept living room in Miami with white walls, no fireplace and black floor.

Colonial

Lauren Gold Designs

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Modern Loft in Strip District, Pittsburgh

Weisshouse

Photo by Adam Milliron
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and black floor.

Lake Shore Drive Penthouse

Lauren Coburn LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

American Villa

CARPANESE HOME ITALIA

A beautifully designed villa, with American vibes and details that create a mix of classic and contemporary style.
Design ideas for a large traditional living room in New York with beige walls, marble floors, black floor, wood and decorative wall panelling.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

Shelley Morris Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Large Living Room Design Photos with Black Floor

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.