This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in Adelaide with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, concrete floors, black floor and a wall-mounted tv.

Casa N

77+architettura

Photo of a contemporary living room in Milan with a wall-mounted tv, black floor and marble floors.

Akela Ka Hale Kai

Bear Mountain Builders

Large tropical open concept living room in Hawaii with white walls, slate floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Church Rd Project

Jess Hunter Interior Design

This 90's home received a complete transformation. A renovation on a tight timeframe meant we used our designer tricks to create a home that looks and feels completely different while keeping construction to a bare minimum. This beautiful Dulux 'Currency Creek' kitchen was custom made to fit the original kitchen layout. Opening the space up by adding glass steel framed doors and a double sided Mt Blanc fireplace allowed natural light to flood through.

Maison Lorraine

LT intérieurs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Penthouse

Giacomo Morelli photographer

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Berlin with carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Glencoe Interior Renovation

BDS Design Build Remodel

Studio West Photography
Design ideas for a large modern formal enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Waterproof Flooring

The Flooring Factory Outlet

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Blackheath Living Room

GM Homes Design & Construction

The brief for this room was for a neutral palette that would retain a sense of warmth and luxury. This was achieved with the use of various shades of grey, accented with fuchsia. The walls are painted an ethereal shade of pale grey, which is contrasted beautifully by the dark grey Venetian polished plaster finish on the chimney breast, which itself is highlighted with a subtle scattering of mica flecks. The floor to ceiling mirrored walls enhance the light from the full height wall of bifolding doors. The large L shaped sofa is upholstered in dark grey wool, which is balanced by bespoke cushions and throw in fuchsia pink wool and lush grey velvet. The armchairs are upholstered in a dark grey velvet which has metallic detailing, echoing the effect of the mica against the dark grey chimney breast finish. The bespoke lampshades pick up the pink accents which are a stunning foil to the distressed silver finish of the lamp bases. The metallic ceramic floor tiles also lend a light reflective quality, enhancing the feeling of light and space. The large abstract painting was commissioned with a brief to continue the grey and fuchsia scheme, and is flanked by a pair of heavily distressed steel wall lights. The dramatic full length curtains are of luscious black velvet. The various accessories and finishes create a wonderful balance of femininity and masculinity.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

Designed in sharp contrast to the glass walled living room above, this space sits partially underground. Precisely comfy for movie night.
Photo of a large country enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor, wood and wood walls.

Birch Lane

Gotham Interiors

Transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Contemporary Living Room

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Chicago with black walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Loft en bord de mer

Pascale Bensoussan

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Paris with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Niche TVs

A.B.E. Networks

Patrick Miller Jr.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in DC Metro with dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, white walls and black floor.

Alpine Mod

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Large country open concept living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, wood and black floor.

Custom Home in Vega

New Life Homes Inc.

Gunnar W
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern formal enclosed living room in Austin with grey walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Contemporary Fireplace and Media Center

Nona WoodSmith

This project has been an amazing transformation. The photos simply do not do it justice. The 75 inch television and gas ribbon fireplace are placed on a background of oyster shell tile with a white grout and framed with a cantilevered top, floating shelves, and a floating mantle made from african Sapele. LED lighting sets off the tile, floating shelves and art niche, and can be dimmed to set the mood. A modern, high gloss floating media cabinet provides storage for components and has two drawers to hold all those small items.

Lower East Side 2

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

gut renovation, new dyed ebony hardwood floors, Benjamin Moore super white walls, custom floating wood shelves to match flooring, nest smoke/carbon monoxide detector, Gus Modern sofa, west elm coffee table, custom reclaimed wood table and bench

Черно-белый интерьер

Екатерина Титенко

Design ideas for a small contemporary open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv 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.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wall-mounted TV and 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.