Complete makeover for a luxury RV with a BoHo style.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Nashville with white walls and a concealed tv.

Transitional Lake Cottage

Lenox House Design

The centerpiece of this living room is the 2 sided fireplace, shared with the Sunroom. The coffered ceilings help define the space within the Great Room concept and the neutral furniture with pops of color help give the area texture and character. The stone on the fireplace is called Blue Mountain and was over-grouted in white. The concealed fireplace rises from inside the floor to fill in the space on the left of the fireplace while in use.

Lindenwood Residence

Murphy Mears Architects

Photo: Paul Hester
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Houston with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and multi-coloured floor.

Manderfield

Architectural Alliance LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Albuquerque with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Traditional Living Room with Sliding Barn Doors

Arbor Mills

This client's goal for this Michigan cottage living room was to creatively disguise the television when not in use. These custom barn doors slide open over the shelving to reveal the t.v. Pocket doors on left and right of the fireplace house the a/v components and are also hidden when not in use.

Lake Port Custom Home

Galloway Family Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Charleston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Classic Transitional

MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC

Rich colors and suede like wall finishes envelope this fireside seating area in an elegant Living Room Photo by Phillip Ennis
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Kent Woodlands East Coast Shingle

David Ludwig - Architect

Family Room with fireplace on-axis. Coffered ceiling detailing, moldings and trims at mantel, window seats to the side
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with yellow walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, grey floor and a concealed tv.

West Mount Airy Renovation

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Marsh View Remodel

Spang Builders, Inc.

Kelley Raffaele
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Portland Maine with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Top Honors & Award Winners from Pineapple House - ASID Design Excellence Winners

Pineapple House Interior Design

This sophisticated corner invites conversation! Chris Little Photography
Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

ghostdance

John Van Rooy Architecture

Architect: John Van Rooy Architecture Interior Design: Jessica Jubelirer Design General Contractor: Moore Designs Photo:edmunds studios
Design ideas for an expansive traditional enclosed living room in Milwaukee with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Shingle Style Lake Home

James McNeal Architecture and Design

In partnership with Charles Cudd Co. Photo by John Hruska Orono MN, Architectural Details, Architecture, JMAD, Jim McNeal, Shingle Style Home, Transitional Design Entryway, Foyer, Front Door, Double Door, Wood Arches, Ceiling Detail, Built in Fireplace, Lake View

Mid-Century Split Level Addition/Whole House Remodel

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

Living Room Looking back toward the Entry, one sees the new bookshelves and the stair leading to the bedrooms at the second level--but just a half level above the mid-level shared living spaces. The former Living Room had a flat ceiling, and the new vault with the cove lighting lets the room breathe. Note that the TV is retracted here. Bookshelves are turned inward in the room, and out of view of the Entry hall. stained oak trim; original oak floors • Waynesboro Taupe by Benjamin paint on walls & ceiling • Seattle Mist by Benjamin Moore paint in music nook • sun tunnel • custom designed & built buffet Construction by CG&S Design-Build. Photography by Tre Dunham, Fine focus Photography

Mansfield Street Apartment

Nash Baker Architects

View of the living room showing the parquet floor with rugs. This large Grade II listed apartment block in Marylebone was built in 1928 and forms part of the Howard de Walden Estate. Nash Baker Architects were commissioned to undertake a complete refurbishment of one of the fourth floor apartments that involved re-configuring the use of space whilst retaining all the original joinery and plaster work. Photo: Marc Wilson

Centennial Fireplace

Colorado Ceramic Tile, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and brown floor.

Vallejo Street Renovation

Mike Larkin Architecture

The remodeled Living Room with completely new finishes, trim, windows and lighting. All cabinetry is new.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige walls and brown floor.

Cottage on Keowee

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Beautifully decorated family room overlooking lake. Unique windows surround fireplace. Great space with wonderful light.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Classic French Style

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Home Design Firm: Tom Rauscher, Rauscher & Associates, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Cord Shiflet Old Enfield

Cord Shiflet

Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Austin with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with a Concealed TV

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.