Budget Living Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Inspiration for a small mediterranean open plan living room in Frankfurt with a reading nook, carpet and white walls.

Photo of a medium sized midcentury enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv, brown floors and exposed beams.

This family of five had just down-sized to a new build townhouse and were desperate to add some of their colourful personalities to the all white space. Early on I established their love for rich jewel colours and embraced this fully in the living room, influenced by their stunning curtains. Encouraging them to colour drench the space they now have a cosy getaway for the evenings and entertaining. Pops of fuscia, blush and brass add contrast while black accents ground the scheme. The deep teal and blush tones continue in their kitchen, which includes this fun snug area, with oak elements to lighten the scheme and beautiful floor length curtains. Plants feature heavily. Finally the botanical influences flow through into their hardworking home office, to create a calming atmosphere with paler green tones, oak, sisal and leather. The family are thrilled with the end result and say the colours in their new home bring them a lot of joy.

Heather Robbins of Red Images Fine Photography
This is an example of a small eclectic enclosed living room in Perth with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, white walls and feature lighting.

OWN LONDON has completed a sensitive two-year renovation of a five-storey listed townhouse in London’s Knightsbridge, blending historic character with modern family living. The design preserves original features such as grand staircases, sash windows, and ornate mouldings, while introducing contemporary finishes like polished plaster, bold marble, and custom joinery. Two identical master suites on the first and second floors each have private terraces, bathrooms, and dressing areas, one clad in antique mirrors, the other in suede panelling. The third-floor children’s bedrooms feature matching trundle beds and bespoke carpets for comfort and style. The ground floor offers elegant living and dining spaces. The lower ground floor includes a relaxed family room with banquette seating, staff quarters, and a guest powder room detailed with reeded marble. This level opens to a private courtyard framed by brick arches and mirrored walls, creating a secluded oasis. OWN LONDON expertly marries heritage and contemporary design, crafting a timeless home for modern family life.

Photo of a scandinavian living room in Other with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

The dark green walls contrast with the light furniture. The area rug brings together the living room space in the living/dining room.
This is an example of a medium sized classic grey and cream living room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, brown floors and a chimney breast.

Living Room with tiled Fireplace
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary enclosed living room in Melbourne with a music area, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floors.

Studio K Inredning
Design ideas for a small scandinavian enclosed living room in Stockholm with blue walls, carpet, beige floors and feature lighting.

The focal point of this bright and welcoming living room is the stunning reclaimed fireplace with working open fire. The convex mirror above serves to accentuate the focus on the chimney and fireplace when there is no fire lit.

Photo of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floors.

Edwardian living room transformed into a statement room. A deep blue colour was used from skirting to ceiling to create a dramatic, cocooning feel. The bespoke fireplace adds to the modern period look.

Interior styling without incurring a huge spend and on a limited time frame; working from a holiday home audit for Fixer Management on how to improve profitability and occupancy at this two bedroom holiday let. Warren French dramatically improved the look and finish of this Victorian cottage by renewing all soft furnishings and installing artwork and accessories. With the property now showing multiple bookings since its update in 2022, this is an example of how important the interior design is of a holiday home.

Lovely living room with plenty of bespoke joinery and plantation shutters
Small traditional grey and white open plan living room in London with a reading nook, grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and a dado rail.

Adam Johnston Photography http://www.adamjohnstonphotography.com

Photo: Amelia Hallsworth © 2014 Houzz
Bohemian formal open plan living room in London with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Interior Styling of a small end of terrace, mid century property
Design ideas for a small classic formal enclosed living room in Cornwall with blue walls, carpet, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floors.

Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed living room in Paris with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a small country open plan living room in London with white walls, carpet, a wood burning stove and a plastered fireplace surround.