Do some thing Open the DOM explorer and try setting the display and check for the contents there.
Here's a link how to go to DOM Explorer
Please check for the list view element it will be rendered as a div with class win-surface and all. Now try setting height width display and positioning from the DOM explorer
Note : Figuring out you problem with this little piece of code specially Design issues is not possible. best way you give a try. If not possible Then reply back.