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Traditional enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, beige floor, panelled walls and wood walls.

Concord Chic

LeBlanc Design

LeBlanc Design Michael J. Lee Photography
Traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with pink walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Aqua Vista at Keowee Falls

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Photographer: Will Keown
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Cameron Oaks

Ally Whalen Design

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Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

North London Victorian Property - Bespoke Joinery to Add Storage

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Victorian refurbished lounge with feature bespoke joinery and window dressings. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Sussex Vibrant Family Home

LEIVARS

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with carpet, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, blue walls and a standard fireplace.

Hannah Gooch - Interior Design London

Portman Studio

Anna Stathaki
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, white floor and a standard fireplace.

Crystal Springs

Jenni Leasia Interior Design

The Living Room furnishings include custom window treatments, Lee Industries arm chairs and sofa, an antique Persian carpet, and a custom leather ottoman. The paint color is Sherwin Williams Antique White. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/crystal-springs

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Woodheat Specialists DBA: The Chimney Doctors

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

Leinster Square Apartment - British Colonial

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Another view of the living room into the kitchen. Nick Rochowski photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Piano Room - Circular/Turret Designing

Curtains by Jo-Anne

CBJ
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Beachside Family Cottage

Kyle Timothy Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, light hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Manor Road

Vintage Elements

Photo of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and a brick fireplace surround.

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Get It Together

Sean Malone
Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Greenwich Contemporary Transformation

GRAYSON DE VERE

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Botanical Haven

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We mixed bold floral wallpaper with leafy plants and cactus to create a 'desert chic' effect. Ola Smit
Traditional formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

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Croft Fireplace Center

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Hamden, CT - Private Residence

Eastwood Group, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Draperies, Floral and Seating

Jacque Criswell Decor

Rick Frank
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

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.