Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Hampshire with blue walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor and panelled walls.

Edwardian home

Vignette Interiors

Edwardian living room transformed into a statement room. A deep blue colour was used from skirting to ceiling to create a dramatic, cocooning feel. The bespoke fireplace adds to the modern period look.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Croft Fireplace Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and a freestanding tv.

Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson WI, Ready? Set, Sell! Home Staging & ReDesign

Ready?Set,Sell! Home Staging,ReDesign&Color Expert

Laura S. Baker
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

1999 Showcase

Witt Construction

This is an example of a traditional living room in New York with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Annapolis Overlook

Winchester Construction Co. Inc.

Kevin Weber Photography
Photo of a traditional living room in Baltimore with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Victorian Lounge

H Interiors

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

DeWils Cabinetry

Sundown Development Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, porcelain floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Suwanee Spotlight

Cynthia Porche Interiors

New built ins, upholstery, furniture, accessories and window treatments let light flow into this room, with a nod to the wood accented walls and the gorgeous faux limestone fireplace as the focal point. Photo by Patrick Heagney

UPLAND Interior Design by Imagine: North Euclid Living Room

Jami Abbadessa

This family residing on North Euclid in Upland, requested a living room they could actually live in. A space that was not too formal but nodded toward formality in a subtle way. They wanted a space where many people could gather, converse, watch TV and simply relax. The look I created I call “California French Country”. I achieved this by designing the room in layers. First I started with new dark wood floors to match their staircase. Then I had Board and Batten installed to accentuate ceiling height and give the room more structure. Next, the walls were painted above the Board and Batten Mood Indigo by Behr and the ceiling beams white for a clean, classic, crisp, fresh look. I designed custom inverted pleat drapes with a navy blue band to be installed. A new chandelier in loft area was installed to go with the existing entry chandelier from Restoration Hardware. Then it was time to furnish the space according to my new space plan. I used a mix of new and existing pieces, which most were repurposed and refinished. New furnishings included a goose down sofa, wool rug, tufted navy ottoman. Existing pieces I reused were the armoire which I had finished in a cranberry to match loft chaise. A wing back chair , ottoman, cane back chair and client’s entry bench that was made by her father were all reupholstered. I had a custom marble table top fabricated to sit atop 2 antique Chinese meal box holders that the client has been holding on to, which created the perfect entry table. I accessorized the room with red, blue and white accents to give the room that “lived in” feeling. The loft houses a large antique mirror that I found in a local shop, a velvet chaise to lounge and their daughter’s artwork was hung in the loft area to make the space feel like their own little getaway.

Historic Renovation on College Hill

Ann Clark Architects

Tom Arena
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Providence with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Ristrutturazione di fabbricato agricolo

Studio Pinelli

Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Design ideas for an expansive traditional open concept living room in Other with a library, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, red floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Elegant Living Room

Kate Lovejoy Interiors

The brief for this project was to update three rooms but to link them all with a cohesive style that would allow a better flow to the space. The plan was to add new furnishings and accessories in a new colour scheme. Although new sofas, chairs and accessories were added, bookcases and tables were up-cycled and given a new lease of life as well as bespoke lampshades and cushions created for the scheme.

Un appartamento in ...Periferia

Francesca Ignani Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional living room in Catania-Palermo with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

VIVIENDA PARTICULAR 3

NATALIA ZUBIZARRETA INTERIORISMO

Detalle zona de estar y librería a medida de vivienda íntegramente reformada por NATALIA ZUBIZARRETA INTERIORISMO en Vizcaya. Fotografía de Erlantz Biderbost.

CHEZ CAROLE ET OLIVIER

Jours & Nuits

Jours & Nuits © 2017 Houzz
Small traditional open concept living room in Montpellier with a library, beige walls, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Residential Interiors #2

Emma Wood Photos

Victorian terrace living/dining room with traditional style horseshoe fireplace, feature wallpaper wall and white shutters
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Sussex with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and beige walls.

Munster Road

Gordon-Duff & Linton

Living room with extra large blue sofa and stone fireplace. Photography: Pixangle
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Chelsea House Reinvented

TylerMandic Ltd

TylerMandic Ltd
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in London with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Retreat House

Natale Design/Build

Brad Smith Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Providence with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with a Freestanding 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.