Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of living rooms with hardwood floors. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having hardwood floor in the living room?
- Adds warmth to the living space – hardwood floors have earthy and neutral tones that can make the room feel homey and welcoming
- Longevity – wood can last for decades without replacement, it is also easy to maintain, and can even be reclaimed for future use
- Can be laid-out in many ways – you can play with laying patterns, mix wood tones, and combine a variety of wood finish to achieve design aesthetics
What are the main options for hardwood floors in living rooms?
- Wood Type: oak, bamboo, pine, maple, hickory, engineered wood, reclaimed wood, hand-scraped, parquet, wood-laminate
- Tone: light, medium, dark, multi-toned
- Laying Pattern: mixed width, narrow, wide, with inlays
- Finish: semi-gloss, satin, glossy/high gloss, matte, clear, whitewashed
What follows are beautiful photos of living rooms with hardwood floors, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Sailboat Model
Points of Interest ● white oak hardwood floor with painted geometric faux inlay ● off-white beamed cathedral ceiling ● Moroccan inspired pendant lights ● striped tufted divan ● rolling library ladder for tall bookcases beside large brick fireplace
2. Amish Made
Points of Interest ● semi-gloss Amish hand-scraped wood floor ● cream walls with 3 arched French doors ● antique fireplace with red brick firebox ● beige wingback armchair calling back the stone-washed linen throw pillows
3. Marble Fireplace
Points of Interest ● oak floor in dark satin finish ● white framed clerestory windows and French doors with single hung transoms ● Calacatta marble faced fireplace ● model sailboat on white fireplace mantel ● 2 ink blue patterned wingback chairs ● square white ceramic lattice garden stool
4. Candle Niches
Points of Interest ● glossy parquet hardwood floor tying in living room-dining room combo ● 2 candle niches above fireplace mantel ● 2 blue velvet armchairs ● gray washed coffee table and side table ● vaulted ceiling with decorative plaster molding ● Spanish inspired stucco fireplace with ornamental clay tile facing
5. Loft Style
Points of Interest ● premium pine floor in a clear finish ● ecru modern chair with matching footstool ● modern hanging fireplace ● sculptural cloud pendant light ● gray modular coffee table ● mauve area rug calling back the 2 columns
6. High Ceiling
Points of Interest ● satin finish maple floor ● stacked stone veneer fireplace in between tall white cabinets ● large antique table in satin finish ● long clerestory windows below round transom ● decorative miniature houses
7. Flush Hearth
Points of Interest ● medium toned hickory floor ● brick fireplace with flush hearth ● 2 glass topped tables with chrome X leg design matching the lamp shade base ● microsuede tufted sofa with mixed throw pillows ● faux cowhide rug
8. Antique Chandelier
Points of Interest ● dark engineered hardwood flooring ● 3 large decorative mirror panels on light tan wall ● large arched window with metallic linen drapery ● 2 ivory Chesterfield sofas ● antique brass crystal chandelier ● dark ceiling beams
9. Industrial Style Living
Points of Interest ● narrow plank hardwood floor ● concrete walls and ceiling with exposed pipes and duct ● concrete fireplace surround with brick overmantel ● milk painted carved antique canopy daybed ● punched tin Moravian star
10. Sea View
Points of Interest ● medium-toned maple floor ● twin Vernon Paton “Relaxer” rocking chair ● bay windows with sea view ● striped gray and white Chesterfield sofa calling back the 2 armchairs ● fireplace with black slate surround
11. Rolling Coffee Table
Points of Interest ● maple engineered hardwood flooring ● glass topped wicker cage coffee table on casters ● large black framed mirror on white fireplace mantel ● recessed stacked cabinets with open shelves above ● large rectangular transom window
12. Coffered Ceiling
Points of Interest ● satin finish red oak hardwood floor ● 2 acanthus leaf patterned Bergère chair with matching ottoman ● glass coffee table with legs in antique bronze finish ● wood corbels on ceiling corners ● sisal area rug
13. Sunburst Mirror
Points of Interest ● matte finish ash hardwood floor ● black espresso grand piano ● two-tiered gray coffee table ● 2 mustard yellow striped stools with mirrored legs ● white marble faced fireplace ● gilt metal sunburst mirror on overmantel
14. Throne Chairs
Points of Interest ● ash hardwood floor with honey gold finish ● solid wood grand piano with carved detail ● framed black and white art on fireplace mantel ● 2 upholstered throne armchairs ● white painted reclaimed wood beams and lintel
15. Accent Wall
Points of Interest ● engineered hardwood flooring ● stacked stone fireplace in between 2 tall firewood racks ● dark wood planked accent wall ● 2 white modern Chesterfield sofas ● 2 book shelves with underneath drawer
16. Zinc Coffee Table
Points of Interest ● long plank oak laminate floor ● reclaimed wood planked ceiling ● zinc topped coffee table with antique mirrored glass Moravian star decor ● twin large table lamps with mercury finish hammered metal base
17. Wall Trims
Points of Interest ● luxury vinyl wood plank flooring ● light taupe walls with white decorative wall trims ● large transom window above doorway to sunroom ● paisley printed area rug
18. Framed Taxidermy
Points of Interest ● red oak flooring ● white painted brick fireplace with raised hearth ● framed butterflies on white beadboard detached wall room divider ● oversized beige tufted ottoman doubling as coffee table ● firewood niche below recessed cabinet
19. Skylights
Points of Interest ● mixed width plank hardwood flooring ● 2 white tufted leather Barcelona chairs ● exposed brick fireplace with candle niche ● wood planked vaulted ceiling with modern track lights and skylights
20. Whitewashed Floor
Points of Interest ● whitewashed hardwood floor ● wall mounted metal wire shelves for indoor plants ● gray and white striped French country inspired sofa and settee ● 2 antique white candelabra wall sconces ● large fireplace with dual-door fireplace screen with cast iron frame
21. Barrel Coffee Table
Points of Interest ● multi-toned hickory flooring ● glass topped half barrel coffee table ● hanging glass globe wall lantern by the door ● stacked vintage suitcases as end table ● sage green wicker sofa ● tree stump wood top twig side table
22. Decorative Globe
Points of Interest ● narrow width hickory hardwood floor ● 2 whitewashed tree stump stools ● white beaded cove crown molding on ceiling ● 2 beige wingback chairs with nailhead trim ● casement bay windows with bevelled glass muntins ● decorative globe with bronze stand
23. French Doors
Points of Interest ● reclaimed hardwood floor ● wooden coffee table with metal accents on vintage cast iron casters ● black tin storage with handles ● white French doors to foyer ● 3 white framed prints in pale green background calling back the hues of accent pillows and plants
24. Narrow Strips
Points of Interest ● narrow strip hardwood floor ● light gray tufted leather modular sofa ● zinc top coffee table with patina ● bamboo stump side table ● multi-colored African inspired area rug
25. Damask Chaise
Points of Interest ● narrow width oak flooring ● damask patterned light gray chaise lounge ● 4 sets of French doors with upper muntins ● concrete fireplace surround and raised hearth ● wall-mounted textual art on wood ● light gray textured area rug
26. Ribbon Fireplace
Points of Interest ● engineered hardwood floor in satin finish ● rectangular stationary window ● ribbon fireplace with faux wood porcelain tile surround ● 2 mosaic patterned armchairs ● large glass jar on floor
27. Bamboo Floors
Points of Interest ● open floor with engineered bamboo floor connecting living room, kitchen and dining room ● light gray leather ottoman-style coffee table with glass center top ● stacked stone veneer fireplace surround ● dark brown quartz raised extended hearth ● triangular transom window