Interior Designer: Karen Pepper Photo by Alise O'Brien Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in St Louis with blue walls, a stone fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Entertainment Centers

Garage And Closet Kingdom

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Greystone Mansion Solarium Lounge

CASA|WASY interior design, inc.

Mary Nichols Photography
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls and ceramic floors.

Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien

BeauJour studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Paris.

Philadelphia Townhouse

Emma Montgomery

A warm and inviting library-style living room featuring newly constructed built-ins, a new fireplace, and new lighting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Philadelphia with a library.

Belfast Victorian Home

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Victorian sitting room transformation with bespoke joinery and modern lighting. Louvre shutters used to create space and light in the sitting room whilst decadent velvet curtains are used in the dining room. Stunning artwork was the inspiration behind this room.

Лаконичная классика в квартире

Студия Ремонтов

Mid-sized traditional loft-style living room in Moscow with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and brick walls.

Edwardian home

Vignette Interiors

Edwardian living room transformed into a statement room. A deep blue colour was used from skirting to ceiling to create a dramatic, cocooning feel. The bespoke fireplace adds to the modern period look.

Bright Bazaar Herringbone Fireplace Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Highlight the hearth of your home with our bright blue Adriatic Sea fireplace tile in a timeless herringbone pattern. DESIGN Bright Bazaar Tile Shown: 2x8 in Adriatic Sea

Юг Франции в современной квартире

Наталья Коалл

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Saint Petersburg with a library, green walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Stress Free Design

Steinhafels

Designer: Aaron Keller | Photographer: Sarah Utech
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

LIVINGROOM / DINING ROOM

Visual Voice

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Stone Fireplace with Hand Hewn Fir Mantle

Orren Pickell Building Group

The stone used to clad the great room fireplace is identical to the stone used on the exterior. Hand hewn fir mantle. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and no tv.

Chic Parisian Flat

STYLE WISE Interior Design

Glamour is the name of the game for this gorgeous flat in the 8th arrondissement in Paris. For Victoria's first international project, she went all out with this client's favorite jewel tones, lush materials, and statement light fixtures. The wall between the kitchen and dining/living room was removed to create an American-inspired “open concept”, the trim was painted black to add contrast to the previously all-white walls, and the wood floors were re-stained to tone down the yellowed oak. Throughout the home, bold colors took center stage with a deep turquoise office/guest quarters and rich sapphire with silver enchant the master bedroom for a luxurious look. In the kitchen, the client had the great idea of adding a bench at the end of the new waterfall countertop, which led to the creation of a mini Parisian-inspired bistro vignette. In the main living space of the home, the only must-have was two custom velvet fuchsia sofas in the living room, so from fun prints in turquoises and purples were mixed for a rich, layered atmosphere. Amazingly, almost everything was sourced from the U.S. and shipped over to Paris. The Parisian project came to an end with a fun-filled trip to Paris where fabulous accessories to personalize the overall design were sourced and hand selected.

Design Dilemma: How to Layer American Antiques into Gray/White Color Scheme

Karen Mills of Interiors by Design

When our clients purchased a brand new home that was already finished, they were excited to start over with new furniture too except for a few family heirloom pieces that had sentimental meaning. So they called on our interior design firm who had worked with them before to solve their design dilemma.

Fairfield - Modern Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Falcon Custom Homes Interior Designer: Mary Burns - Gallery Photographer: Mike Buck A perfectly proportioned story and a half cottage, the Farfield is full of traditional details and charm. The front is composed of matching board and batten gables flanking a covered porch featuring square columns with pegged capitols. A tour of the rear façade reveals an asymmetrical elevation with a tall living room gable anchoring the right and a low retractable-screened porch to the left. Inside, the front foyer opens up to a wide staircase clad in horizontal boards for a more modern feel. To the left, and through a short hall, is a study with private access to the main levels public bathroom. Further back a corridor, framed on one side by the living rooms stone fireplace, connects the master suite to the rest of the house. Entrance to the living room can be gained through a pair of openings flanking the stone fireplace, or via the open concept kitchen/dining room. Neutral grey cabinets featuring a modern take on a recessed panel look, line the perimeter of the kitchen, framing the elongated kitchen island. Twelve leather wrapped chairs provide enough seating for a large family, or gathering of friends. Anchoring the rear of the main level is the screened in porch framed by square columns that match the style of those found at the front porch. Upstairs, there are a total of four separate sleeping chambers. The two bedrooms above the master suite share a bathroom, while the third bedroom to the rear features its own en suite. The fourth is a large bunkroom above the homes two-stall garage large enough to host an abundance of guests.

New England Barn Style

American Post & Beam

Photographer Great Island Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Boston with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Connecticut Project

Genie's Drapery Service

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and no tv.

Golf Course Revival: Music Room

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

We made a few organizational tweaks to this music room, but it was mostly unchanged. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Stephen Karlisch
Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with a music area, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Mosman Renovation

Angela Steyn & Co Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

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.