Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Miami with brown walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

La Maison D’Aurelian

June DeLugas Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with brown floor, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Southside Residence

Studio Architects

Inspiration for a small traditional open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and coffered.

Crocus Hill Residence

Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd

Exterior: Pete Sieger; Interior: Photo by ©Adan Torres
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors, white walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Traditional Living Room

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in London with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Living Room

Xavier's Collection Fine Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Library - Living Room Keene

The Cabinetry and Tile Studio

Homeowner needed a library for their extensive book collection. They also requested a window seat and motorized blind for a large window facing the backyard. This library, living and TV room needed space for a large television and ample storage space below the bookcases. Cabinets are Maple Raised Panel Painted White. The motorized roller shade is from Graber in Sheffield Meadow Light/Weaves.

Dumbo

Curtains For You

Ashley Darryl Interiors http://interiors.ashleydarryl.com

Young Residence Addition

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Jennifer at Timeless Memories in Sumter South Carolina
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Sandpiper

Turnstone Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Living Room Design for a Victorian Terrace in Redland, Bristol

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

We created a botanical-inspired scheme for this Victorian terrace living room updating the wall colour to Inchyra Blue on the walls and including a pop a colour in the lamp shades. We redesigned the floorplan to make the room practical and comfortable. Built-in storage in a complementary blue was introduced to keep the tv area tidy. We included two matching side tables in an aged bronze finish with a bevelled glass top and mirrored bottom shelves to maximise the light. We sourced and supplied the furniture and accessories including the Made to Measure Olive Green Sofa and soft furnishings.

Living room Re-design with Custom Entertainment Center

Lori Fry Decorating & Consulting

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Victorian with Southern Roots

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
Large traditional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Varacins Home

Kevin Jones Builders LLC

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Whistling Valley

Divine Custom Homes

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and white walls.

Custom PTAC and Window Treatment

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors

This is an example of a small traditional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Bathroom

Rhoads Estate Homes, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Crocus Hill Traditional

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Spacecrafting
Traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Traditional Living Room

Photo of a traditional living room in Milwaukee with green walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Stone Interiors & Exteriors

Eagle Stone & Brick, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in St Louis with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with a Built-in Media Wall

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.