Mont Albert North Renovation and Extension

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, light hardwood floors and a hanging fireplace.

Creative Accent Walls - Ottawa

Claridge Homes

This living room design has so much variety: textures, patterns, colours, and materials. The black and gold accent wall ties all of these elements together.

Mountain side Modern Nest

Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.

Gibeon Photography
Photo of a large country open concept living room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Greenberg Suite, Condo Design, Interior Design Toronto

LUX Design | Interior Design Build

Striking art and functional tables create a modern and cozy living room.
Traditional enclosed living room in Toronto with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Metal Look Tiles - Lemmy Venom

Ceramo Tiles

Lemmy Venom - Available at Ceramo Tiles An impressive metal effect range inspired by the oxidization and scratching of aged metal.
Contemporary living room in Perth with black walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Hammer & Heels

SV Design

This historic 1840’s Gothic Revival home perched on the harbor, presented an array of challenges: they included a narrow-restricted lot cozy to the neighboring properties, a sensitive coastal location, and a structure desperately in need of major renovations. The renovation concept respected the historic notion of individual rooms and connecting hallways, yet wanted to take better advantage of water views. The solution was an expansion of windows on the water siding of the house, and a small addition that incorporates an open kitchen/family room concept, the street face of the home was historically preserved. The interior of the home has been completely refreshed, bringing in a combined reflection of art and family history with modern fanciful choices. Adds testament to the successful renovation, the master bathroom has been described as “full of rainbows” in the morning.

Sherwin Williams Projects

Painting Monkey

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Detroit with a library, black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Beverly Drive

Bella Casa Luxury Home Staging

Modern Farmhouse with elegant and luxury touches.
Large transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with black walls, a built-in media wall, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Menuiseries d'un appartement totalement rénové

A & R STRUCTURES

Photo of an eclectic living room in Paris with black walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Classic

StudioBecker

Contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Open Floor Plan Contemporary Style Resident Los Angeles

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

This contemporary transitional great family living room has a cozy lived-in look, but still looks crisp with fine custom made contemporary furniture made of kiln-dried Alder wood from sustainably harvested forests and hard solid maple wood with premium finishes and upholstery treatments. Stone textured fireplace wall makes a bold sleek statement in the space.

Purple Accent Design

Freestyle Interiors

Photo of a 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.

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

Haute Bohemian

HSH Interiors

Suzanna Scott
Contemporary living room in San Francisco with black walls, bamboo floors and white floor.

Potomac, MD - Commonwealth Building Design - Custom Home

User

This is an example of a large modern open concept living room in New York with black walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Linnéstaden, Majorsgatan 5 B

Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri

Anders Bergstedt
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Gothenburg with black walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

Photo of a large industrial open concept living room in Charlotte with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

Design ideas for a large industrial open concept living room in Charlotte with black walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Boudoir-meets-boho-glamour BRAVE BOUTIQUE

BRAVE BOUTIQUE LTD

Brave has a real taste for Sensuous textures, from sheepskin to feathers, velvets to reptile prints and with BRAVES's Skull Sculpture adorning the walls, it has been given the full Brave Boutique treatment. A sexy mix of moody, dark walls, luscious hits of colour, and touch-me textures @BRAVE BOUTIQUE

Hewer Street, North Kensington, London, W10

Domus Nova

“Glass is one of the most dominant materials in the house, from the Crittall screens to the toughened glass on the gangways upstairs, and the skylights. As a result, hardly any of the existing spaces are walled in completely.” http://www.domusnova.com/properties/buy/2056/2-bedroom-house-kensington-chelsea-north-kensington-hewer-street-w10-theo-otten-otten-architects-london-for-sale/

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.