Eclectic formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Highbury Kitchen / Living Room

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Caitlin Mogridge
Small eclectic open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

Urban Loft

Silver Leaf Construction & Renovation

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

Contemporary Living Room

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, ceramic floors and black floor.

Family Room

Joni Spear Interior Design

When the homeowners purchased this sprawling 1950’s rambler, the aesthetics would have discouraged all but the most intrepid. The décor was an unfortunate time capsule from the early 70s. And not in the cool way - in the what-were-they-thinking way. When unsightly wall-to-wall carpeting and heavy obtrusive draperies were removed, they discovered the room rested on a slab. Knowing carpet or vinyl was not a desirable option, they selected honed marble. Situated between the formal living room and kitchen, the family room is now a perfect spot for casual lounging in front of the television. The space proffers additional duty for hosting casual meals in front of the fireplace and rowdy game nights. The designer’s inspiration for a room resembling a cozy club came from an English pub located in the countryside of Cotswold. With extreme winters and cold feet, they installed radiant heat under the marble to achieve year 'round warmth. The time-honored, existing millwork was painted the same shade of British racing green adorning the adjacent kitchen's judiciously-chosen details. Reclaimed light fixtures both flanking the walls and suspended from the ceiling are dimmable to add to the room's cozy charms. Floor-to-ceiling windows on either side of the space provide ample natural light to provide relief to the sumptuous color palette. A whimsical collection of art, artifacts and textiles buttress the club atmosphere.

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Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Brownstone, Park Slope Brooklyn, NY

CAJ studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and black floor.

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!

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. Cyrille Robin

New Traditional Farmhouse

Red Door Design Studio

One amazing velvet sectional and a few small details give this old living room new life. Custom built coffee table from reclaimed beadboard. As seen on HGTV.com photos by www.bloodfirestudios.com

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim.

ZONE GIORNO VARIE

ELIANA CERVINI ARCHITETTO

Soggiorno e zona studio ,continuo il gioco dei bianchi e neri, spazi chiusi e zone d'appoggio per l'uso quotidiano. Porta a filo muro con particolare decorazione sempre nero su bianco.

Motorized Sheers and Blackout Shades

Shades by Design

Somfy Motorized ripple fold sheer drapery (closed)
Photo of a small open concept living room in Miami with porcelain floors and black floor.

Bridgehampton living room with KATSU stones

KATSU

We handcrafted 4 beautiful woollen pouffes for this attractive interior. Color scheme was harmonized with the client.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

CRYSTAL - Waterfront Beach House in Rowayton

BA Staging & Interiors

This beautiful, waterfront property features an open living space and abundant light throughout and was staged by BA Staging & Interiors. The staging was carefully curated to reflect sophisticated beach living with white and soothing blue accents. Luxurious textures were included to showcase comfort and elegance.

Mendota Hearth Fireplaces

Holy Smokes Stoves & Fireplaces

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Denver with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Downtown Penthouse

Sarah Noel Interiors

Full floor to ceiling navy room with navy velvet drapes, leather accented chandelier and a pull out sofa guest bed. Library style wall sconces double as nightstand lighting and symmetric ambient when used as a den space.

Sophisticated, Light & Airy Living Room

Irene Kun Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Victorian Residence

User

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Sussex with grey walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and black floor.

Kitsilano Craftsman House Reno

PlaidFox Studio

Photo of an eclectic formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

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.