This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Vancouver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Historic and Grand Home

Wiles Design Group

This grand and historic home renovation transformed the structure from the ground up, creating a versatile, multifunctional space. Meticulous planning and creative design brought the client's vision to life, optimizing functionality throughout. This living room exudes luxury with plush furnishings, inviting seating, and a striking fireplace adorned with art. Open shelving displays curated decor, adding to the room's thoughtful design. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/st-louis-historic-home-renovation

Living Room Design

Chloe Roberts Interiors Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Dorset with blue walls.

Wiltshire New Build House

Richmond Bell Architects Ltd

This comfortable garden room has windows along two sides, and adjoins the kitchen/dining room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Wiltshire with pink walls, carpet and beige floor.

Truehart

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

A request we often receive is to have an open floor plan, and for good reason too! Many of us don't want to be cut off from all the fun that's happening in our entertaining spaces. Knocking out the wall in between the living room and kitchen creates a much better flow.

Victorian Update

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Richly Layered

HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.

A cozy fireside space made for conversation and entertaining.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and coffered.

Houston, Texas | Katy Lakes - Premier Juniper Living Room

Brightland Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Houston with light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige walls.

Pond Road, Wellesley MA - Addition & Renovation

Pauli & Uribe Architects

Richard Mandelkorn
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Boston with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Apartment ER

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Alison Gootee Project for: OPUS.AD
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New York with a home bar, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Sofas

Canada's Boss Leather Furniture

great rustic leather equestrian chocolate and our sheldon sofa one our best sellers needs no real decorating the leather does it all
Mid-sized traditional living room in Toronto.

Light & Bright Corona Del Mar Home

Williams Wood Works Inc

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Living Rooms

Walpole Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Mansfield Street Apartment

Nash Baker Architects

View of the living room showing the parquet floor with rugs. This large Grade II listed apartment block in Marylebone was built in 1928 and forms part of the Howard de Walden Estate. Nash Baker Architects were commissioned to undertake a complete refurbishment of one of the fourth floor apartments that involved re-configuring the use of space whilst retaining all the original joinery and plaster work. Photo: Marc Wilson

Stamford

Morrissey Saypol Interiors, LLC

Library Photo by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls and a built-in media wall.

Fabulous Fireplaces

StoneWorks, Inc.

The focal point for this lovely family room is the fireplace, with a Seagrass Limestone fireplace surround. This fireplace would look warm and inviting, even without a fire!

Fireplaces using Buechel Stone

Buechel Stone Corp

This fireplace features Buechel Stone's Tamarack Siena with a rockfaced hearthstone and wood mantel. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Tamarack-Siena....

Before and after

Hearthside Fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Kravet

Mesa Upholstery

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Turquoise Inspired Family Room

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

Michael Hunter
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mid-sized 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.