This beige couch styled with gray, pink, and white throw pillows is placed on a gray vintage rug. A gray and black metal rectangular coffee table is perched in front of the couch.
24 Striking Black Living Room Furniture Ideas to Try
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Published: January 17, 2023
Updated: November 30, 2023
Decorating with black living room furniture is not as difficult as you may think it is. Black is an elegant shade that never goes out of style. It can be used on small-scale accents, like end tables or table lamps, or on larger pieces of furniture, such as coffee tables, sofas, TV cabinets, sofa tables, sideboards, or display cabinets. Black can even be used for the legs or frames of your living room chairs if you want to introduce the color sparingly into your space.
There are many ways to incorporate black furniture into your living room without making it look too dark and somber. To maintain a space that looks bright and inviting, contrast dark furniture with light or neutral colors, such as white, beige, or tan. Here are some living room ideas with black furniture to take your home design to the next level.
02 of Antique Black Hutch with Glass
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This antique black hutch with glass stands next to a gray and stained wood upholstered bench. The bench is styled with white and tan accent pillows. A wood frame mirror is mounted above the bench.
03 of Black Buffet Cabinet with Wood Frame Mirror
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A gray rug is laid in front of a black buffet cabinet standing against an army-green wall. The buffet is styled with black, tan, and white decor. A wood frame mirror is perched on the buffet.
04 of Living Room with Black Antique Grandfather Clock
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This rustic two-toned white bench accented by white throw pillows is paired with a beige and black tufted ottoman. An antique black grandfather clock standing next to the bench makes for unexpected black living room furniture.
05 of Black Glass Front Display Cabinet
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This two-story, white shiplap living room boasts a black glass front display cabinet standing against the wall. A round stained wood pedestal side table is perched next to the cabinet.
06 of Drum-Style Modern Black End Table
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Six pictures hang on a white wall in a living room with a light grey couch. White flowers in a brown pitcher are placed on a round drum-like modern black end table. A grey rug is laid on top of a white rug on the warm wood floor.
07 of Tan and Black Striped Hanging Chair
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This relaxing living room boasts a tan and black striped hanging chair fitted next to a white fireplace. A round black coffee table is perched in front of the fireplace.
08 of Reading Chair with Round Black End Table
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This living room with black furniture features a black frame beige chair seated next to a round black end table. The chair is arranged in front of a two-toned black sideboard standing under black floating shelves.
09 of Large Grey Lamp on a Black Sideboard
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Interior designer Huong Vu finds the charm in the understated elegance of this dining room setup. She observes, “The black sideboard in this dining room strikes a balance between form and texture, its visible wood grain adding depth to its minimalistic design.” Indeed, the sideboard’s rich texture and tone offer a stylish contrast to the room’s neutral palette, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
This setup is a prime example of how well-chosen accessories can elevate a piece of furniture. The sideboard, with its bronze pulls, is a statement piece in itself, but it’s the careful arrangement of the lamp, picture, tray, and vase that truly brings it to life, demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform a simple black sideboard into a visual centerpiece.
10 of Living Room with Round Black Coffee Table
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This living room features a round black coffee table perched in front of a beige sectional. The sectional faces gray armchairs with dark stained wood frames. Black nesting end tables are placed between the armchairs.
11 of Black Square Coffee Table for Beige Couch
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A black square coffee table stands on a gray and beige rug in front of a beige couch. Black table lamps with beige shades flanking the couch transform it into the focal point of the room.
12 of Beige Couches with Beige Accent Chairs
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Two beige couches and beige accent chairs with wood frames are seated facing a round black coffee table in this well-lit living room. The table is set on a beige rug in front of a white shiplap fireplace with a light wood mantel.
13 of Round Black Living Room Coffee Table
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A round black coffee table stands in front of a white armchair with black legs. The chair is paired with a round black side table. A black frame gallery mounted to the wall complements the black living room furniture.
14 of Black TV Cabinet for Living Room
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A beige sectional sofa is given personality with blue and orange throw pillows. The sofa faces a beige stone corner fireplace. A black TV cabinet placed next to the fireplace adds a darker tone to the space.
15 of Gray Sofa with Black Sofa Table
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This farmhouse living room boasts a gray sofa styled with black and white striped accent pillows. Give any gray sofa the elegant treatment with a black sofa table displaying contrasting white decor.
16 of Living Room with Black Display Cabinet Furniture
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A light wood and black metal coffee table is lit by a black and brass wagon wheel chandelier. The table accompanies a white sofa with black and white accent pillows. Black living room furniture is arranged along the wall behind the couch.
17 of Black Sofa Table for Beige Couch
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A black sofa table displaying white, tan, and black decor is perched behind a beige sofa. The sofa is seated opposite a black leather corner chair lit by a black and beige floor lamp.
18 of Black-Painted Wood Coffee Table
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Integrating black living room furniture into your home can be as simple as adding a black-painted wood coffee table. Pair the table with white and gray couches to keep the look airy and bright.
19 of Gray Sectional with Black Living Room Furniture
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This gray sectional couch paired with black living room furniture is styled with beige and black throw pillows. A gray ottoman coffee table is placed in front of the couch on a gray area rug.
20 of Living Room with Black Modern Sideboard
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A modern, black sideboard in the living room is complemented by gold hardware and an embellished accent mirror. A rounded vase and candelabra rest upon the sideboard, offering a decorative touch. The beige couch hosts a tasseled throw blanket.
21 of Antique Black Dresser with Gold Hardware
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An antique black dresser with gold hardware stands against a white board and batten wall. The dresser is accompanied by an antique white and beige couch standing on a yellow and blue vintage rug.
22 of Antique Black Card Catalog Cabinet
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A beige armchair is paired with a round industrial black metal side table. The table stands next to an antique black card catalog cabinet. Stained wood and black metal shelves are mounted above the table.
23 of Living Room with Black Leather Sofas
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This living room with black leather sofas is ready for the holidays with red, white, and green Christmas decor. A black-painted, rectangular wood coffee table is perched on a beige and gray diamond rug in front of the sofas.
24 of Lemon Tree Over Black Sideboard Buffet
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This dining room features taupe walls, a white chair rail, a greyed wood floor, and a black sideboard buffet with gold handles. Two wicker baskets and a glass canister filled with lemons are placed on the buffet under a lemon tree in a basket on the wall.
