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.

Northumberland Stone Cottage

Studio Dean

This is an example of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Other with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

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.

Agorafocus 850

European Home

The Agorafocus 850 by Focus Fires is a suspended, wood-burning fireplace. It is perfect for larger spaces and tall ceilings, and can be viewed from 360 degrees.

Кухня-гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

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

Deer Park - INTERIOR

wemovealot

Inspiration for a mid-sized country formal open concept living room in Other with black walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, black floor and decorative wall panelling.

Flamingo Residence

Interiors by Maite Granda

We assisted the client with the selection of all construction finishes and the interior design phase.
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with black walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Richmond, TW10

TOTUS

Corner fireplace
Design ideas for a contemporary living room in Surrey with black walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Beverly Hills, California_Rodeo Dr

think painting

Self
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, white floor and no tv.

Ledgewood- Living Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Boston with black walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Dramatic living space with panelled wall

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.

Aménagement d'une maison dans un style Haussmannien

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Paris with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

TRESARCA

DESIGNLUSH

Photo: Bill Timmerman + Zack Hussain Blurring of the line between inside and out has been established throughout this home. Space is not determined by the enclosure but through the idea of space extending past perceived barriers into an expanded form of living indoors and out. Even in this harsh environment, one is able to enjoy this concept through the development of exterior courts which are designed to shade and protect. Reminiscent of the crevices found in our rock formations where one often finds an oasis of life in this environment. DL featured product: DL custom rugs including sculpted Patagonian sheepskin, wool / silk custom graphics and champagne silk galaxy. Custom 11′ live-edge laurel slabwood bench, Trigo bronze smoked acrylic + crocodile embossed leather barstools, polished stainless steel outdoor Pantera bench, special commissioned steel sculpture, metallic leather True Love lounge chair, blackened steel + micro-slab console and fiberglass pool lounges.

Eclectic

Chandos Collective

Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Houston with a library, black walls and a stone fireplace surround.

Fletcher Hills Home Remodel

M Prevost Design

Fireplace remodel with santa barbara stucco finish, white oak shelf
Inspiration for a beach style living room in San Diego with black walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Apartment @ Oceana Key Biscayne

Santana Design Studio LLC

Contemporary interior architecture can be assessed in terms of its own aesthetics. The new technology and finishes puts all of us on our mettle to find ultimate expression of function and beauty.

Кухня-гостиная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

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

Kingsway Custom Home

Designtheory Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with black walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Seventeen/2 Edinburgh

Studio Dean

Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in Other with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and black floor.

Modern Apartment in Moscow, Russia.

luján + sicilia

Our RUT floor lamp feels very much at home in this fabulous apartment in Moscow, Russia. Many thanks to Maria Katkova.
Photo of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Madrid with black walls, a ribbon fireplace, marble floors, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

All Fireplace Surrounds 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.