Modern interior featuring a tall fireplace surround and custom television wall for easy viewing Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
This is an example of a modern open concept living room in Grand Rapids with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, black floor and vaulted.

Glass Fireplace Doors by Design Specialties

The Stove Shop Fireplace Center

We were very happy to add a beautiful steel glass fireplace door by Design Specialties to this updated brick fireplace. Our customer and his wife did a fabulous job with a mortar wash, steel hearth, steel and riveted banding and a natural edge mantel. Add to that the cool floor and walls and you have an whole new look!

Whole House Remodel In Brentwoo

Mega Builders

Martin King Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, grey walls, black floor and no fireplace.

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.

Higher Dorsley - snug with feature fire place

VESP Architects

From the main living area the master bedroom wing is accessed via a library / sitting room, with feature fire place and antique sliding library ladder.

Salon chalet de montagne Megève miroir lumineux

SOODECO

Pièce principale de ce chalet de plus de 200 m2 situé à Megève. La pièce se compose de trois parties : un coin salon avec canapé en cuir et télévision, un espace salle à manger avec une table en pierre naturelle et une cuisine ouverte noire.

Transitional Historic Refresh Brookline

Corinne Acampora Interiors & Art

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Boston with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, blue floor and decorative wall panelling.

GREENWICH UPDATE

Susan Glick Interiors

MODERN UPDATE TO A CLASSIC HOME UPDATED FIREPLACE W/STATUARY MARBLE AND CUSTOM BRASS TRIMMED FIREPLACE SCREEN MINIMAL APPROACH TO MODERN MODERN ART GAME TABLE SCULPTURE

MIDDLE HABOUR RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

LUXE HOME. - Smartstone ‘Calacatta Blanco’ 40mm thick fire place surround Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens By Emanuel
Photo of a large modern formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

Seventeen/2 Edinburgh

Studio Dean

Dark and dramatic living room featuring this commissioned piece of art as its central focal point complimenting the traditional fire place. Photo Susie Lowe Susie Lowe

V Residence

Reside Studio

Eclectic formal open concept living room in Perth with white walls, concrete floors and black floor.

Shaw Flooring

Macco's Floor Covering Center

Photo of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and blue floor.

Canopy House - Stoke Newington, London

A2studio

Rick McCullagh
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, slate floors 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.

K Residence

Reside Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Perth with white walls, concrete floors and black floor.

Living Room 1

Southern Builders Of Georgia

Picture sitting back in a chair reading a book to some slow jazz. You take a deep breathe and look up and this is your view. As you walk up with the matches you notice the plated wall with contemporary art lighted for your enjoyment. You light the fire with your knee pressed against a blue-toned marble. Then you slowly walk back to your chair over a dark Harwood floor. This is your Reading Room.

Casa SC

Bernardo Pozas Residential Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Austin with beige walls, no tv and black floor.

Modern Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Striking living room fireplace with bold 12"x24" black tiles which cascade down the full length of the wall.
Inspiration for a small modern open concept living room in Boston with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround and black floor.

Avon Interior Project

Adeas Interior Design LLC

Inspiration for an expansive transitional formal enclosed living room in Cleveland with a tile fireplace surround, black walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and black floor.

The Zinc House

Martin Gardner Photography

Photo: Martin Gardner Architect: OB Architecture Stylist: Emma Hooton A contemporary, airy beautiful space set close to the sea in the New Forest
Inspiration for a contemporary open concept living room in Hampshire with white walls, a wood stove and black floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Black Floor and Blue 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.