A view from the dinning room through to the formal lounge
Traditional open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

The Sierra Showhome (Calgary, Alberta)

Morrison Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Calgary with a tile fireplace surround and black floor.

Crocker Highlands Modern Mediterranean

The Home Co.

Marcell Puzsar
Large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Shoreham house

Tim Spicer Architects

Willem Dirk
Photo of a contemporary formal living room in Melbourne with white walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Ledge Stone Veneer Fireplaces

HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone

For a sophisticated, yet elegant look, consider our Ledge stone Style Stone (also referred to as a ledge stone or drystack (dry stack stone veneer). These stones are longer and more narrow than our cobble stone. There is a lot of relief (depth and character of the stone). See more of our Ledge Stone Veneer here: https://northstarstone.biz/stone-fireplace-design-galleries/ledgestone-fireplace-picture-gallery/

Transitional Coastal Living Room

Santa Barbara Designs of the Interior

This contemporary coastal home in Westlake Village is fresh, airy, warm and inviting all at once. The sheer window treatments softly cover the glare, without blocking the views of the lake; the large doors open up to a deck. The iron and glass cocktail tables were custom made, as was the iron table with stone top that showcases our client's treasured turtle with inlaid blue stone on his back.

Eichler Living Room

SurroundYou Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, black floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, black floor, dark hardwood floors and a plaster fireplace surround.

Windermere Waterfront

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

Contemporary Living Room

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Seattle with a two-sided fireplace, no tv, concrete floors, a concrete fireplace surround and black floor.

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

Shore Cliff Drive

J. Kurtz Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical living room in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, black floor, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Grant

Threshold Design Lab

In repainting the entire space and remodeling the fireplace, and adding some decorative elements like window treatments and floating shelves, the entire space was re-imagined

Kitsilano Craftsman House Reno

PlaidFox Studio

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.

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.

Michelle Interior remodeling

InGate Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Houston with grey walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.

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.

San Juan Island Residence

NB Design Group, Inc

Hidden reading nook in Living Room provides additional seating and storage.
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Seattle with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no 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.

All Fireplace Surrounds 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.