This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with blue walls, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Strait Lane Home

Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and a plaster fireplace surround.

Residential Interiors

Emma Wood Photos

Emma Wood
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Sussex with blue walls and carpet.

San Ysidro Beverly Hills

Creative Builders

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Florida Living Room

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Miami with multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, no tv and beige floor.

Cape Cod Seaside Primary Residence

Hamilburg Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, yellow walls and brown floor.

Decorations | Shoreditch

We Love Build

Inspiration for a large traditional living room in London.

Nash Terraced Family House in Regent's Park

Adam Butler Photography

A Nash terraced house in Regent's Park, London. Interior design by Gaye Gardner. Photography by Adam Butler
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in London with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and purple floor.

Dive Into Luxury

Kritsonis Lindor

Design ideas for a large traditional living room in Seattle.

Living / Dining Room

LLI Design

In the living and dining rooms new light greyed oak parquet floors and traditional white marble fireplaces were specified. Bespoke pale grey lacquer joinery was designed and installed either side of the fireplaces in both rooms, incorporating plenty of storage, with asymmetrical shelving which was lit with individual accent in joinery spotlights. At the side of one of the fireplaces a black steel log store was incorporated. Both the dining and living rooms had the original ornate plaster ceilings, however they had been painted white throughout and were visually lost. This feature was brought back by painting the plaster relief in close, but contrasting, tones of grey to emphasis the detail.

Victorian Fireplace surround with Hidden TV

Oak Mountain Custom Woodwork

this client owns a Victorian Home in Essex county NJ and asked me to design a fireplace surround that was appropriate for the space and hid the television. The mirror you see in the photo is actually a 2-way mirror and if you look closely at the center section of the mantle, the remote speaker for the TV is built in. The fretwork pattern adds a lovely detail and the super columns (column on top of column) fit perfectly in the design scheme.

Custom Interiors

Beer Architectural Group

Large traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Brockley Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This large family home in Brockley had incredible proportions & beautiful period details, which the owners lovingly restored and which we used as the focus of the redecoration. A mix of muted colours & traditional shapes contrast with bolder deep blues, black, mid-century furniture & contemporary patterns.

Renovation d'un Appartement à Paris 7ème

SARL ESPACE AMENAGEMENT DECORATION

Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Paris with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Place for life

Studio 68/32

This is an example of a large traditional loft-style living room in Other with a library, white walls, painted wood floors and brown floor.

Grand Old Dame gets a restoration! after

Alpha 1 Builders

Formal lounge so elegant. From velvet plush couches to a cast iron fireplace and chandelier. The moulding and ceiling details perfect the space. Beautiful velvet navy drapes frame the original sash windows in the best way, breaking up the light bright backdrop. Touches of traditional and contemporary are the key here.

Moroccan and Victorian

Design by the Jonathans

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Wellesley Residence

Kate Maloney Interior Design

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Victorian Brownstone

Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey

Grey Flannel Study, inspired by client's sailing obsession.
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Ceilings

K. Salowe & Co.

Hands-On with every project that we do! please look for the "before" photo of this space on our website.
Photo of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls and marble floors.

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

Which Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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.