Open Floor Plan Contemporary Style Resident Los Angeles

This contemporary transitional great family living room has a cozy lived-in look, but still looks crisp with fine custom made contemporary furniture made of kiln-dried Alder wood from sustainably harvested forests and hard solid maple wood with premium finishes and upholstery treatments. Stone textured fireplace wall makes a bold sleek statement in the space.

Bookshelf Styling

Tunde Decor, LLC

We decided to use a brushed gold bookshelf against the dark wall to pop.
Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Atlanta with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Fireplace Accents

Raw Urth Designs

Raw Urth's hand crafted coved fireplace surround & hearth Finish : Dark Washed patina on steel *Scott Moran, The Log Home Guy (Cambridge, Wi) *Tadsen Photography (Madison, Wi)

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.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

This is an example of a large industrial open concept living room in Charlotte with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

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

Greenberg Suite, Condo Design, Interior Design Toronto

LUX Design | Interior Design Build

Striking art and functional tables create a modern and cozy living room.
Traditional enclosed living room in Toronto with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Shadow Box House

Hufft

Contemporary living room in Kansas City with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Atlanta with black walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

High Rise with High Syyle

JAB Design Group

The living room has custom chenille and velvet sofas with animal print wood arm chairs flanking a bronze drum table. the bench is covered in a bronze metallic leather. Drapery panels are gold mesh and feature extra wide tiebacks. The needle point rug is taupe and white with a raised pattern. Brown matte paint grounds the chocolate sofa and Television. A bronze tree wall sculpture sits above an antique demilune table with white quartz top.

Custom Media Walls & Niches (Various Locations)

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

The Herringbone shiplap wall painted in Black of Night makes for the absolutely perfect background to make the Caramel Maple cabinetry and mantle pop!

THE WILSHIRE TOWER SUITE

VIRTUOSO INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with black walls, marble floors, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and wood walls.

Ashland Residence

Hsu McCullough

Hide the tv by placing onto the black plaster wall that slips into the interior space dividing the family room from the dining area. Photo by Dan Arnold

Contemporary Classic

StudioBecker

Contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Trinity road

Troughton Residential London

This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Open Floor Plan Contemporary Style Resident Los Angeles

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

Waterman

Sierra Pacific Windows

High Res Media, LLC A Finer Touch Construction
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

NSD Living Room: Refined Luxury

User

NSD was tasked to create a space that would forever feel refined, elegant and timeless. Using layers of neutral colors -- creams, whites, browns, grays, sable -- and custom fabricated textiles we unveiled a space filled with enough richness to last a lifetime.

Warren

LG - Interior Designs

Living room
Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with black walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and planked wall panelling.

Humboldt Lofts Modern

Spencer Design Associates

Modern Loft space in Minneapolis, Minnesota
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in Minneapolis with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Black Walls and a Wall-mounted TV

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.