Karli Moore Photography
Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Cliffs Valley

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This great room fireplace elevation was designed to extend wall to wall and floor to ceiling with the rich tone of Cherry wood with an Antique Sienna Wood-Mode finish. The arched doorways lead to the master bedroom and library. The hidden touch latch doors house electronics and media storage. A soap stone surround and hearth with Stoll custom fireplace doors finish the look.

Bridgeland Jewel Box

Marre Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Calgary with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Gallery

Martinez Painting Co

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

70 - Irvine Full Custom Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Orange County with a music area, beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Lubbock Parade 2011 Kitchen

B&S Woodworking Inc.

Modern kitchen in Lubbock, TX parade home. Coffered ceiling & antiqued cabinets.
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Dallas with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Formal Traditional Living Room

Cabinet Innovations

Partial view of the perimeter of the kitchen, fireplace and built-in media center. The perimeter of the kitchen features the Madison Raised door style (inset) on Maple with a Vintage Lace finish. Both the fireplace and media center feature the Andover Square Raised door style on Knotty Alder with the Autumn with Black Glaze finish. Beautiful hardwood floors by Anderson Flooring from their Collection Coastal Art; Boardwalk finish. Backsplash is by Daltile, Rittenhouse with a Matte Artisan Brown finish. Promotional pictures by Wood-Mode, all rights reserved

Roof top Penthouse

Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.

Kurt Johnson
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Omaha with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

This Old House NEW

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Ranch House Great Room

Marin Design Co.

Living room and sitting room. This picture displays the wall casings and room divide between living and sitting room.
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Albert Park Wardrobes

User

Tom Roe
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Custom Entertainment Centers

Little Wolf Cabinet Shop

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Library

Arbor Mills

Library shelving and storage unit with traditional detailing. Arbor Mills
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Chicago with a library, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Treasure Island House Renovation

Joann's Interiors

This living, dining and kitchen area are combined to create the perfect space for entertaining. The open floor plan reveals huge sliding glass doors that show off a spectacular water view. The design combines the owner's special antique pieces with new furnishings to create an eclectic beach decor.

Renovation of a Period Property

Rimma Monk ID

Large traditional enclosed living room in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and panelled walls.

Mount Hood Home, Hood River

Curtis Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Portland with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

The Jewel Box (Back Bay Residence)

Adams + Beasley Associates

Living Room : Photography by Eric Roth Interior Design by Lewis Interiors Every square inch of space was utilized to create a flexible, multi-purpose living space. Custom-painted grilles conceal audio/visual equipment and additional storage. The table below the tv pulls out to become an intimate cafe table/workspace.

Post and Beam Anderson

Ruebl Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional loft-style living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Portfolio

Janelle Interiors

This is an example of a traditional living room in Santa Barbara with a corner fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Norwood Cottage Design

Edgewater Design Group

Our clients were relocating from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula and wanted to design a retirement home on their Lake Michigan property. The topography of their lot allowed for a walk out basement which is practically unheard of with how close they are to the water. Their view is fantastic, and the goal was of course to take advantage of the view from all three levels. The positioning of the windows on the main and upper levels is such that you feel as if you are on a boat, water as far as the eye can see. They were striving for a Hamptons / Coastal, casual, architectural style. The finished product is just over 6,200 square feet and includes 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sunroom, home bar, home gym, dedicated seasonal gear / equipment storage, table tennis game room, sauna, and bonus room above the attached garage. All the exterior finishes are low maintenance, vinyl, and composite materials to withstand the blowing sands from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

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.