Expansive traditional enclosed living room in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Smith Bay Artisan Home

Modern Design Cabinetry

Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Salisbury Road Renovation

Studio C Architecture & Interiors

This is an example of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Birmingham with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Coffered Ceilings

GF Woodworks

Expansive traditional enclosed living room in Detroit.

Traditional Luxury Drapery

Home Delight Studio

Interior Design and Furniture by Import Temptations. www.import-temptations.com
This is an example of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Simondale Colonial

Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer

The living room is directly off of the kitchen and brings in similar creams and blues into the space while also allowing for easy entertaining. The custom upholstery on the furnishings shows the detail and personalization that can be brought to a space.

GREAT ROOM

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

Beautiful walnut built-ins for the entertainment center become a focal point of this great room. The sectional and the loveseat are dressed with performance fabrics and embellished with nail heads - the arrangement is perfect for entertaining both large groups and for quiet family nights at home. Two custom-made ottomans on castors allow ease of movement for serving, sitting, or as footrests. The custom end table is a variation on a classic with a fresh, artistic twist and clean, graceful lines; the finish coordinates with its surroundings and the grain adds interest. The area rug warms and grounds the grouping. The shuffleboard table provides extra family fun. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

Hamlet Estates, Jericho, NY

Steven Marc Wasserman Interior Design

grand piano dividing living and dining rooms custom painted wood triptych over sofa
Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Beverly Hills Traditional Style Mansion

MI Design, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal living room in Los Angeles with white walls.

Egypt Valley Traditional Residence

Jennifer Butler Design

The cozy living room fireplace features tile from Walker Zanger and custom millwork designs above and flanking.
Expansive traditional open concept living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Traditional Lake Home

ID Studio Interiors

Expansive traditional open concept living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv and brown floor.

2015 Utah County Parade of Homes

Sweetwater Homes

Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Living Room - custom paneled walls - 2 story room Pure White Walls. **Before: the master bedroom was above the living room before remodel
Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal loft-style living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, coffered and panelled walls.

Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"

Heritage Design Studio

Photo of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Sprawling Sands Point House

Gail Green Interiors

The piano complements the grandeur of the room. It is a nine foot Steinway grand with an ebony finish. Adding to the Medieval theme are the heraldic medallions, tying the windows together in a more whimsical way. The white sofas contrast the dark brown walls and floors and add a flair of contrast and interest to the room.

The Reserve Lake Chateau

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive traditional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

English Country House Interior Architecture

Robert R. Larsen, Architect

Custom designed cabinets and paneling line the walls of this exquisite home library. Gothic arch motif is repeated on the cabinet door fronts. Wood parquet floor. Animal head plaques add interest to the ceiling beams. Interior furnishings specified by Leczinski Design Associates. Ron Ruscio Photo

Living Room

Echelon Custom Homes

Design ideas for an expansive traditional living room in Philadelphia with blue walls.

Living Room

Paul Moon Design

Expansive traditional living room in Seattle with a standard fireplace, no tv, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Home Addition

L Marie Interior Design

Clients' first home and there forever home with a family of four and in laws close, this home needed to be able to grow with the family. This most recent growth included a few home additions including the kids bathrooms (on suite) added on to the East end, the two original bathrooms were converted into one larger hall bath, the kitchen wall was blown out, entrying into a complete 22'x22' great room addition with a mudroom and half bath leading to the garage and the final addition a third car garage. This space is transitional and classic to last the test of time.

Expansive Traditional Living Room Design Photos

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 traditional 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 traditional living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.