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

Oakland Township new construction

Tutto Interiors

Soft grey and Charcoal palette. Drapery adorned with mixed use fabrics. Chairs were carefully selected with a combination of solid and geometric patterned fabrics. Full design of all Architectural details and finishes with turn-key furnishings and styling throughout. Carslon Productions, LLC

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.

Library

Arbor Mills

Gorgeous custom-made shelving to show off all of your treasures. Arbor Mills
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Chicago with a library, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Martis Camp 190

MWA, Inc.

Lodge style great room. Photos by Vance Fox
Large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Victorian with Southern Roots

AND Interior Design Studio

Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
Design ideas for a 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.

Entertainment Center

Executive Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

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.

Victoria Street

Provincial Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Media Center/Built-In

CC Woodcrafters of New England

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Providence with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

American Cherry Paneled Club Room with Multiple TV Screens

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. American Cherry Paneled Home Office with flat panel cabinetry and multiple TV Screens.

Double rear extension in Ilford

VORBILD Architecture

Photo by Chris Snook
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with a library, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

South Kensington Apartment

Lisette Voute Designs

We were taking cues from french country style for the colours and feel of this house. Soft provincial blues with washed reds, and grey or worn wood tones. I love the big new mantelpiece we fitted, and the new french doors with the mullioned windows, keeping it classic but with a fresh twist by painting the woodwork blue. Photographer: Nick George

Bibliothèque intégrée avec raccord de moulures haussmaniennes

MS Ebénisterie

Design: Agence Veronique Cotrel Fabrication/Pose bibliothèques sur-mesure : MS Ebenisterie Crédits Photos Celine Hassen & Christophe Rouffio blanc canapé fauteuil table basse métal suspension

Traditional Living Room

Inspiration for a traditional living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Huntington Manor

James McNeal Architecture and Design

Traditional living room in Minneapolis with a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Almaden Hills Renovation

Alison Whittaker Design, Inc.

Ken Gutmaker
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

N.B. Back Bay-Young

Willard Woodworks, Inc

Jim Dorsey
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Waterfront Estate

jodi foster design + planning

Custom Library and Games Room. Ema Peter Photography www.emapeter.com
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Vancouver with medium hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

David's House

David Small Designs

DAVID'S HOUSE - 3800 sq ft - Ontario, Canada
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

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.