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

Fire Line Automatic 2 model E

Planika Fires

Planika
Inspiration for a large modern formal open concept living room in New York with black walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

San Jose Eichler

User

Design ideas for a midcentury living room in San Francisco with black walls, concrete floors, grey floor and timber.

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

Aliso Viejo

Orange Coast Interior Design

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

Traditional Living Room

Design ideas for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Atherton Residence

Lexie Saine Design

Large country formal open concept living room in San Francisco with black walls, light hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and vaulted.

Studio West - Rose Creek

Dakota Timber Co.

Beautiful installation featuring our reclaimed timbers, fireplace mantel and custom shelving.
Design ideas for a scandinavian living room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and exposed beam.

Updated Cape

reDESIGN

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in New York with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

THE WILSHIRE TOWER SUITE

VIRTUOSO INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

Mid-sized modern open concept living room in Los Angeles with black walls, marble floors, a wall-mounted tv, white floor and wood walls.

twice a charm

Y Interiors

Design ideas for a modern living room in Tel Aviv with black walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, grey floor and wood walls.

MODERN - TALES OF DAY AND NIGHT PORTFOLIO

R|HAUS Design

OPEN CONCEPT BLACK AND WHITE MONOCHROME LIVING ROOM WITH GOLD BRASS TONES. BLACK AND WHITE LUXURY WITH MARBLE FLOORS.
This is an example of a large formal open concept living room in New York with black walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, white floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Rullegardiner lavet af plastikflasker #1

Stila Danmark

Hvad kan man få for 6 plastikflasker? 9 kr. i flaskepant eller 1 kvm rullegardin. Vi har skabt 6 nye rullegardiner produceret udelukkende af genanvendte plastikflasker som er indleveret til genbrug. Serien Planet er derfor certificeret både Greenguard gold og Cradle2Cradle bronze.

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

Recent Projects

Jonathan Little Photography

Modern living room with striking furniture, black walls and floor, and garden access. Photo by Jonathan Little Photography.
This is an example of a large contemporary formal enclosed living room in Hampshire with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Stylish apartment in Friedrichshain

Luca Girardini - Photos

General view of the Living room Photo: Luca Girardini © Houzz 2016
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Berlin with light hardwood floors and black walls.

Whitewing

AFT Construction

High Res Media
Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a wood fireplace surround and beige floor.

Vienna Way

MK Properties

This is an example of a modern formal living room in Los Angeles with black walls, a standard fireplace, no tv and a plaster fireplace surround.

Traditional Living Room

Traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with black walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Rullegardiner med funktioner

Living Art A/S

Rullegardiner med mønster på hvid baggrund, fast bundbjælke og med mørk kæde. Produceret af Stila til vores Comfort by Living Art serie.
Photo of a contemporary formal living room in Copenhagen with black walls and black floor.

White 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.