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Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige walls, no tv and brown floor.

September 2015 Fireplace and Built In

AWM Carpentry LLC

Custom Built-in and Fireplace surround
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Connecticut Residence #4

GT Electric

Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in Bridgeport with brown walls and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Living Room

GDL London

The nautical-themed family room, with its' marble fireplace and traditional flooring leads on to the open-plan kitchen and dining area through the luminous archway door.

Girard Avenue Living Room

O’Hara Interiors

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At Ease in the Suburbs

B Fein Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Peckham Hill

Kim Macumber Interiors

Emily O'Brien
Inspiration for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls.

Breathing Room

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.

Old Mill Road

KP Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with green walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Интерьер

Татьяна Красикова

дизайнер Татьяна Красикова
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Moscow with beige walls, painted wood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor, a library, no tv and coffered.

Naperville, IL - Kitchen & Interior Remodel

Design First Builders

Joel Hernandez
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Charleston

SLC Interiors

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Design ideas for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Charleston with beige walls.

Mount Tabor Tudor

The Works

A Grand English Estate brought back to original beauty with modern livability for a family of four. This inspired full home restoration included, a new kitchen with den, three bathrooms, a master bedroom suite and basement family room. No surface went untouched. Truly stunning! Built by The Works, Design by Jesssica Helgerson Interior Design, Photos by Lincoln Barbour

Traditional Design by Ann Saltzgiver

Saltzgiver Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

On Location: Hancock Park

User

For this catalog, bringing our furniture and accents to life meant taking them offsite and inside some of SoCal’s most breathtaking estates. Part of our adventure was spent in the gorgeous and historic neighborhood of Hancock Park, where architecturally rich residences abound. Jeff captures the LA enclave’s old world glamour by outfitting this interior with mirrored pieces, bold motifs and seats modeled after European antiques.

Family Residence

Oliver Burns

The heart of the home is the reception room where deep blues from the Tyrrhenian Seas beautifully coalesce with soft whites and soupçons of antique gold under a bespoke chandelier of 1,800 hand-hung crystal droplets.

circa-coblenz

Lux Lampshades

This is an example of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Charlotte with beige walls and a standard fireplace.

Chandeliers

We Got Lites

Large Brass Crystal Chandelier
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Boars Hill, Oxfordshire

Alexander James Interiors

This is an example of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Berkshire with beige walls and carpet.

Tulse Hill Home

Paul Craig Photography

Traditional formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Traditional Enclosed 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.