Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Dandelion

Unique Homestays

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, exposed beam and wood walls.

В тесноте, да! 7 советов для маленькой гостиной.

Bragin-Interior

Помните, как сказке про Золушку: "Жаль, королевство маленькое, развернуться мне негде". Вот что-то такое чувствует женщина, глядя на маленькую гостиную. Но нет нерешаемых проблем. И даже если ваша гостиная является "большой комнатой" только по названию, в ней можно разместить все необходимое. Больше света! Это касается и светлых оттенков в интерьере, и освещения. Добавьте точечные источники света, встраиваемые светильники, бра. А естественный свет из окон должен отражаться от светлой мебели и стен. Зеркала А также зеркальные поверхности. Отлично множат свет и расширяют пространство. Интересное решение - зеркало, встроенное в нишу в стене. Комната будет казаться больше из-за отражения. Обман зрения Видели крутые картинки из интернета, которые создают эффект движения? На одну стену можно наклеить обои с перспективой: дорога вдаль, веранда, улица. И вот уже комната не так и мала. Легкая мебель С дизайном квартиры покончено, теперь приступаем к обстановке. Хотите громоздкий обеденный стол? Не рекомендую. Чем легче мебель - тем лучше. Открытые полки вместо книжных шкафов - отличное решение. До потолка Кстати, о полках. Используйте пространство стен по максимуму - заказывайте книжные шкафы до самого потолка. Вешайте полки как можно выше. Встроенные шкафы В идеале с раздвижными дверями. А еще неплохо смотрятся варианты с ширмой или занавеской. Для маленькой гостиной лучше заказать мебель, чтобы не купить стандартный вариант, который не подойдет. Освободить плинтус Самая большая обманка - расставить мебель возле стен. Диваны, кресла и столы лучше отодвинуть. За счет этого пространство будет казаться больше.

Livable Luxury

KBG Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wallpaper.

Devonshire Custom Home_English Traditional

LRO Residential

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Camberwell Refurbishment

dillon&beth

Adding character and storage back into this period property living room with these bespoke alcove units.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

The Custom Foxridge at Greer's Landing

Mitchell & Best Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, dark hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

the Pasadena Drive House

Martinhouse Designs

JP Morales photo
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Timeless Canal House

Ethnic Chic - Home Couture

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Amsterdam with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, black floor and wallpaper.

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.

Edwardian Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

An elegant classic contemporary living room with a soft, and welcoming colour palette. Painted wall panelling and wood flooring create a warm classical feel to the space.

Backlit Drawing Room Bookcase

Countryline Woodcraft

Backlit, deep-blue colonial bookcase defines this drawing room with elegant fluted square columns and dramatic backlighting that highlights the mahogany panels

Edwardian House Renovation

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This room used to be the garage and was restored to its former glory as part of a whole house renovation and extension.
Inspiration for a large traditional formal living room in Other with green walls, carpet, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and panelled walls.

Traditional Home

Xenas Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with beige walls, carpet, beige floor and wallpaper.

Appartement Invalides

BAT & CO

Large traditional open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and decorative wall panelling.

MILAN

atelier daaa

Photo : Romain Ricard
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Гнездо колибри

EgoDesign

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Moscow with beige walls, laminate floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Seward Park

Heidi Caillier Design

Photo of a traditional enclosed living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Livable Luxury

KBG Design

Design ideas for a traditional enclosed living room in San Francisco with green walls, a built-in media wall and wallpaper.

All Wall Treatments 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.