View through mirrored double doors of the living room.
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal open concept living room in San Francisco with painted wood floors, no tv and black floor.

leeson Park

MSVI Building Contractors

This is an example of an eclectic living room in Dublin with black walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

Highgate Arts & Crafts Home

Caroline Couzens Design Ltd

A lounge area oozing period style and charm. The tired woodchip wallpaper and jaded brilliant white paint has been replaced with palette of Dulux Heritage paints in warm earth tones. Sensitive paint treatments to the wooden fire surround allows it to take centre stage.

Maison Wabi-sabi en bord de Seine

Projet Wabi-sabi

Salon
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Paris with black walls, painted wood floors, a corner fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

City Beach - Major Renovation

Aspire Homes & Renovations

Contemporary formal living room in Perth with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Hammersmith

Tamas Toth Photography

Tamas Toth
Photo of a transitional living room in London with a home bar, white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and black floor.

Recent Work

Tessalah Florentino Decorating

Photo of a traditional formal living room in Dallas with white walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

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ナガイホーム（永井建設株式会社）

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Large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors, black floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Park Avenue Apartment

GLOBAL HOME

Theo Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

Park Avenue Apartment

GLOBAL HOME

Theo Johnson
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

eaton rise , ealing

DOLPHIN CRAFT - We design We Craft

This luxury tailor-made living room shelf combines tradition and modernity, thanks to the beautiful cherry wood texture and modern design. Its innovative look exceeded our client’s wildest expectations.

Living Room Closeup

PJ and Company Staging and Interior Decorating

Steven Seymour
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

White House

Brandrick Architects

Rhys Leslie Photography
Design ideas for a large modern open concept living room in Other with white walls, painted wood floors and black floor.

City Beach - Major Renovation

Aspire Homes & Renovations

Contemporary open concept living room in Perth with a home bar, white walls, painted wood floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

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wephouse architecture engineering

Photo of a large traditional enclosed living room in Rome with white walls, painted wood floors, no tv and black floor.

Abigail Ahern for Roger Oates Design Masai Smoke

Roger Oates Design

Christopher Cornwell
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in London with black walls, painted wood floors 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.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

This is an example 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.

Urban Industrial Living

Atreum Construction Services

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

Living Room Design Photos with Painted Wood Floors and Black Floor

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.