Beach style family room in Montreal with beige walls, a standard fireplace and black floor.

Rullegardiner med mønster på hvid baggrund, fast bundbjælke og med mørk kæde. Produceret af Stila til vores Comfort by Living Art serie.
Photo of a contemporary formal living room in Copenhagen with black walls and black floor.

Brownstone Restoration

RBA Architecture Inc

Design ideas for a traditional open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and black floor.

Lincoln Park

Joey Leicht Design Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

The Hampton

Blondino Design, Inc.

The two story great room of The Hampton. Intentionally understated, with simple clean lines and woodwork. Above the stairs, a reading loft leading to the front deck atop the entry portico. All pictures were provided by Tamarack Corp. The home was designed by Mike Blondino, of Blondino Design Inc., Interior Design by Garrison Hullinger and was built by Tamarack Corp in the 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes.

Skewed House

Studio Lagom

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian open concept living room in Other with white walls, black floor and concrete floors.

Full Renovation of Hackney Apartment

Catherine White Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls and black floor.

Panel, Nightfall

Rebel Walls

This is an example of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Gothenburg with grey walls, black floor and dark hardwood floors.

Darling Point Residence

The Quinlan Group

Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

Coronado, CA. Beach House. Full Service Design Firm. Sitting Room

LMK Interiors

Second home in Coronado, Interior Design LMK Interiors, Beachy tones, whimsy, fresh
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept living room in San Diego with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, beige walls and black floor.

The Pavilion House

Ace Associates

Tejas Shah
Photo of an asian formal open concept living room in Ahmedabad with white walls and black floor.

Appartement duplex de 90m2, Paris 2ème

Marion Alberge

Situé au 4ème et 5ème étage, ce beau duplex est mis en valeur par sa luminosité. En contraste aux murs blancs, le parquet hausmannien en pointe de Hongrie a été repeint en noir, ce qui lui apporte une touche moderne. Dans le salon / cuisine ouverte, la grande bibliothèque d’angle a été dessinée et conçue sur mesure en bois de palissandre, et sert également de bureau. La banquette également dessinée sur mesure apporte un côté cosy et très chic avec ses pieds en laiton. La cuisine sans poignée, sur fond bleu canard, a un plan de travail en granit avec des touches de cuivre. A l’étage, le bureau accueille un grand plan de travail en chêne massif, avec de grandes étagères peintes en vert anglais. La chambre parentale, très douce, est restée dans les tons blancs.

Eclectic Living Room

This is an example of an eclectic formal enclosed living room in Sydney with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Ritz Condo Blue

Safavieh Home Furnishings

Design ideas for a beach style family room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

TIGERTAIL

Shain Development Inc

Design ideas for a mediterranean family room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and black floor.

Home Theater Advisors - 530 East 76th St

Gotham Interiors

Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Contemporary Living Room

KIN home staging + design

Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Decorating With Blue And White Living Design Ideas with Black Floor

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.