This is an example of a beach style living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

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.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

Shelley Morris Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Modern Cedar Living Room

Julia Russell Designs

Natural untreated cedar living room with glazed brick floor, contemporary furniture, modern artwork and incredible natural light.
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Omaha with brick floors, black floor, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

Transitional Living Room

Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and black floor.

Upstate-A-Frame

Jeffrey McMahon Design + Build

This is an example of a small country loft-style living room in New York with white walls, a wood stove and black floor.

TREE HOUSE

Studio Sven

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Greenhouse

Daniel Marshall Architect

Simon Devitt
Design ideas for a modern living room in Auckland with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, black floor and ceramic floors.

Attico e Superattico_200 MQ

Andrea Visco

Soggiorno progettato su misura in base alle richieste del cliente. Scelta minuziosa dell'arredo correlata al materiale, luci ed allo stile richiesto.
This is an example of an expansive modern formal open concept living room in Milan with white walls, marble floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, black floor, timber and wood walls.

High Plain Desert

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Photo of a large formal open concept living room in Phoenix with brown walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, black floor and slate floors.

1870's Second Empire Style

Peter LaBau, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Orange County with red walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Seventeen/2 Edinburgh

Studio Dean

Dark and dramatic living room featuring this stunning bay window seat. Built in furniture makes the most of the compact space whilst sumptuous textures,rich colours and black walls bring drama a-plenty. Photo Susie Lowe

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.

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.

Minimalist Apartment

Crewzz, Inc

Living room and kitchen
Inspiration for a small industrial open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

Relaxing living room.

Lex McMillan Architects Ltd

A really successful living room with everyones idea of heaven. A working ribbon gas fireplace with a recessed television above.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

CasaCoppa

The SpaceMaker Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and black floor.

Number 16- Indoor Outdoor Living

Jess Hunter Interior Design

Open plan living. Indoor and Outdoor
Large contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

Shelley Morris Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

All Fireplaces 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.