SJC Dramatic Remodel
Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Orange County with black walls.

Melissa Day
Inspiration for a midcentury loft-style living room in Portland with black walls and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary Living Room

Photo of a contemporary living room in Dallas with black walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Кухня-гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Moscow with a wall-mounted tv, black walls, laminate floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Nautical Navy

Timber Trails Development Company

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Chicago with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Manhattan meets Longboat Key

April Balliette

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic open concept living room in Tampa with a home bar, black walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Wasatch Hollows

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

One of the first decisions that we made was to swap the fireplace surround with Violetta marble, wanting a stone with lots of movement and in a color that compliments the warm tone of the home’s wood details. Because the client loves patterns, we paired a small scale pattern in the living room with a larger scale in the entry. We chose a dark color for the remaining walls to ground these layered patterns and allow our modern and mid-century furniture pieces to pop. Because the ceilings aren’t super high, we chose a feature ceiling light to compensate.

Beaconsfield Whole Home

The Wood Works

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Hertfordshire with black walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, white floor and a built-in media wall.

Bright, Bold, Chic

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Seamus Payne Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Tampa with black walls and light hardwood floors.

Michigan Lakehouse

Marsha Jones Interior Design, Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Chicago with a music area, black walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

The Colour Flooring Company

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed living room in London with a library, black walls, ceramic floors and a wood stove.

Trinity road

Troughton Residential London

This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Bachelor's Loft-Living Room

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Shannon Fontaine
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in Nashville with a home bar, black walls, bamboo floors, no fireplace and no tv.

My Houzz: A Stylish Brooklyn Apartment Filled With Memories

Rikki Snyder

Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of an eclectic living room in New York with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Waterfront mid-century modern

Surefield

Midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with black walls and no tv.

Mazama Ranchero

CAST architecture

CAST architecture
Photo of a small contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with black walls, concrete floors, a wood stove and no tv.

Tequesta Brickell Key Residence

Interiors by Maite Granda

Feature in: Luxe Magazine Miami & South Florida Luxury Magazine If visitors to Robyn and Allan Webb’s one-bedroom Miami apartment expect the typical all-white Miami aesthetic, they’ll be pleasantly surprised upon stepping inside. There, bold theatrical colors, like a black textured wallcovering and bright teal sofa, mix with funky patterns, such as a black-and-white striped chair, to create a space that exudes charm. In fact, it’s the wife’s style that initially inspired the design for the home on the 20th floor of a Brickell Key high-rise. “As soon as I saw her with a green leather jacket draped across her shoulders, I knew we would be doing something chic that was nothing like the typical all- white modern Miami aesthetic,” says designer Maite Granda of Robyn’s ensemble the first time they met. The Webbs, who often vacation in Paris, also had a clear vision for their new Miami digs: They wanted it to exude their own modern interpretation of French decor. “We wanted a home that was luxurious and beautiful,” says Robyn, noting they were downsizing from a four-story residence in Alexandria, Virginia. “But it also had to be functional.” To read more visit: https: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LX_MIA18_HOM_MaiteGranda_10.pdf Rolando Diaz

Eagle Mountain Lake House

Urbanology Designs

Dark Plank Wall with Floating Media Center
This is an example of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Dallas with black walls and a wall-mounted tv.

Lady Cave

Just Benenate Designs, LLC

Internationally Acknowledged Interior Designers & Decorators
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Atlanta with a home bar, black walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Purple Accent Design

Freestyle Interiors

Small contemporary formal living room in Miami with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room Design Photos with Black Walls

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.