Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | MN

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TV hidden behind a pocket panelled slider

Broswick Builders Ltd

Living room cabinetry feat. fireplace, stone surround and concealed TV. A clever pocket slider hides the TV in the featured wooden paneled wall.
Mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Auckland with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

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.

Mountain Modern

CT Design

This living room was part of a larger main floor remodel that included the kitchen, dining room, entryway, and stair. The existing wood burning fireplace and moss rock was removed and replaced with rustic black stained paneling, a gas corner fireplace, and a soapstone hearth. New beams were added.

Mountain Eclectic

Colossus Mfg.

This living rooms A-frame wood paneled ceiling allows lots of natural light to shine through onto its Farrow & Ball dark shiplap walls. The space boasts a large geometric rug made of natural fibers from Meadow Blu, a dark grey heather sofa from RH, a custom green Nickey Kehoe couch, a McGee and Co. gold chandelier, and a hand made reclaimed wood coffee table.

Village Modern

Frontiers Design Build

Contemporary living room in Toronto with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

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!

Organic Coastal Living Room

Susie Rivadeneyra Design

This is an example of a transitional open concept living room with black walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Price Street Residence

Charles Maccora Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, black walls and planked wall panelling.

Casa PG 2

Studio Gempa

Modernizzare e rendere “esclusivo” il cuore della casa, la cucina: questa la richiesta di un cliente intenzionato a dare una svolta decisa all’anima del proprio appartamento di Bilbao. Il nero lucido è ammorbidito da mobili e pavimentazione in legno, per un risultato di classe ed effetto.

LAUREL RESIDENCE

Cesar Chavez Design LLC

This is an example of a country living room in San Francisco with black walls, dark hardwood floors and planked wall panelling.

Dover Heights House

Novari Interior Design

Contemporary formal living room in Sydney with black walls and planked wall panelling.

海老江の家

一級建築士事務所シンクスタジオ

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Osaka with a music area, black walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

River Park Place

Tabrizi Home Builders

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Brisbane with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Mountain Eclectic

Colossus Mfg.

Cozy area in main living room with vintage side table, stone sconce, and eucalyptus.
This is an example of a small eclectic open concept living room in Sacramento with black walls and planked wall panelling.

ウォールナット色基調のクールモダンな家

株式会社フジサワ建設

This is an example of a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Other with black walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

INSPIRATION GALLERY

DeVinci Cast Stone

The Elemental DIY Fireplace Mantel Elemental’s modern and elegant style blends clean lines with minimal ornamentation. The surround’s waterfall edge detail creates a distinctive architectural flair that’s sure to draw the eye. This mantel provides a perfect timeless expression.

Luxury Condo Living

BENNEFIELD Construction Ltd.

This is an example of a modern living room in Other with black walls, a built-in media wall, timber and planked wall panelling.

Dover Kitchen

design studio M

This is an example of a modern living room in Boston with black walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and planked wall panelling.

郡山の家 House in Koriyama

YYAA 山本嘉寛建築設計事務所

大きなLDKと回廊のある戸建てリノベーション。(撮影：永井妙佳)
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in Other with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and planked wall panelling.

Living Room Design Photos with Black Walls and Planked Wall Panelling

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.