This is an example of a midcentury living room in London with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Photography: SGM Photography
Design ideas for a transitional formal living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and no tv.

West Los Angeles Custom Home

C & C Partners Design/Build Firm

Inspiration for a contemporary formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Crown Molding

Inviting Home Inc

Art Deco style Interior featuring New-York Art Deco style crown molding. Inspired by the artistic representations of countries like Africa, Egypt, and Mexico; the Art Deco style combined the traditional geometric pattern of indigenous peoples with the bold graphics and fresh designs of modern art

Interior Renovations

Narratif

Photo: Stacy Vazquez-Abrams
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and a stone fireplace surround.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary open concept living room in Columbus with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and exposed beam.

Family Room

Dresser Homes

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Kitchen

Paul Moon Design

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and dark hardwood floors.

Flatiron New York

Tannehill Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

St James

Obespoke & Obbard Design & Development

Inspiration for a transitional living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Warren Terrace Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Verrière d'intérieur

CA2M - Conception de Mobilier Métallique

Magnifique verrière d'intérieur pour séparer le salon de la salle à manger. Le mélange des couleurs et de la transparence du verre apportent une touche d'élégance et de modernité à la pièce.

5490 Franklin Goldmine Rd

Virtual Studio Innovations

This is an example of a large formal open concept living room in Atlanta with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

Drama in Black and White

Pineapple House Interior Design

Pineapple House creates style and drama using contrasting bold colors -- primarily midnight black with snow white, set upon dark hardwood floors. Upon entry, an inviting conversation area consisting of four over-sized swivel chairs upholstered in taupe mohair surround the parlor's white painted brick fireplace. Their electronics and entertainment center are hidden in two washed oak cabinets.

Back Bay Condo

Bloomsbury Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Boston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Гостиная

Дизайн-бюро Татьяны Алениной

This is an example of a large contemporary open concept living room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Saratoga Canyon

ODS Architecture

Living room open to the kitchen with large windows and roof overhang has radiant heaters for outdoor dining on the large cantilevered deck.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

Modern Lake Cottage

Method Architecture Studio, PLLC

A light and bright space with Douglas fir timber trusses and mosaic stone fireplace surround.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Living Room 1

Southern Builders Of Georgia

Picture sitting back in a chair reading a book to some slow jazz. You take a deep breathe and look up and this is your view. As you walk up with the matches you notice the plated wall with contemporary art lighted for your enjoyment. You light the fire with your knee pressed against a blue-toned marble. Then you slowly walk back to your chair over a dark Harwood floor. This is your Reading Room.

Huntingdon Valley, PA: Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen & Open Concept Living

Bella B Home Designs

We took a new home build that was a shell and created a livable open concept space for this family of four to enjoy for years to come. The white kitchen mixed with grey island and dark floors was the start of the palette. We added in wall paneling, wallpaper, large lighting fixtures, window treatments, are rugs and neutrals fabrics so everything can be intermixed throughout the house.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and Cork Floors

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.