Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Other with a music area, green walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Edmonton with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a music area, dark hardwood floors and a wood fireplace surround.

Sheri Olson

Sheri Olson Architecture PLLC

Music room with baby grand piano. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider.
Design ideas for a small traditional living room in Seattle with a music area.

Glamorous

JAQUE

Jaque Bethke for PURE Design Environments Inc.@ PURE Design Environments, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Minneapolis with a music area, grey walls, carpet and a standard fireplace.

Pennington Living Room and Dining Room

AJ Margulis Interiors

We turned one open space into two distinct spaces. The home owner opted to have the pianist face away from the room in order to allow for more seating. The goal was to enhance the home owners suite of inherited wood furniture by adding color and art. Interior Design by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photos by Paul Bartholomew

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

View of Living Room, and Family Room beyond.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wood walls.

Elegant and Light Living Room- Valley Village, California

designstiles

Transitional Living Room with custom drapery to accent the high ceiling and windows.
Traditional living room in Los Angeles with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

City: McDougald Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

Linda McDougald, principal and lead designer of Linda McDougald Design l Postcard from Paris Home, re-designed and renovated her home, which now showcases an innovative mix of contemporary and antique furnishings set against a dramatic linen, white, and gray palette. The English country home features floors of dark-stained oak, white painted hardwood, and Lagos Azul limestone. Antique lighting marks most every room, each of which is filled with exquisite antiques from France. At the heart of the re-design was an extensive kitchen renovation, now featuring a La Cornue Chateau range, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, custom cabinetry, and Waterworks tile.

Elegant living room

MuseInteriors

Photography by John Bessler http://www.besslerphoto.com/john/

Gatsby

SV Design

The client admired this Victorian home from afar for many years before purchasing it. The extensive rehabilitation restored much of the house to its original style and grandeur; interior spaces were transformed in function while respecting the elaborate details of the era. A new kitchen, breakfast area, study and baths make the home fully functional and comfortably livable. Photo Credit: Sam Gray

Westminster

Jackson & LeRoy

Joshua Caldwell Photography
Traditional living room in Salt Lake City with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Квартира на М.Молчановке

Архитектурная мастерская 2Ю

Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in Moscow with a music area, brown walls, a standard fireplace, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Dramatic Classics

User

Spectacular update for the Music Room in this fine historic home.
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Cleveland with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Гостиная комната

Be In Art

фотограф Данила Леонов
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Saint Petersburg with a music area, pink walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Back Bay Floor-Through

Kristine Mullaney Design, LLC

Michael J Lee
Large traditional open concept living room in Boston with a music area, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rye, NY Dutch Colonial

Roughan Interior Design

This Dutch colonial was designed for a NBA Coach and his family. It was very important that the home be warm, tailored and friendly while remaining functional to create an atmosphere for entertainment as well as resale. This was accomplished by using the same paint color throughout the 11,000 sq.ft home while each space conveyed a different feeling. We are proud to say that the house sold within 7 days on the market. Photographer: Jane Beiles

Prospect Park West

DHD Architecture and Interior Design

This 1899 townhouse on the park was fully restored for functional and technological needs of a 21st century family. A new kitchen, butler’s pantry, and bathrooms introduce modern twists on Victorian elements and detailing while furnishings and finishes have been carefully chosen to compliment the quirky character of the original home. The area that comprises the neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY was first inhabited by the Native Americans of the Lenape people. The Dutch colonized the area by the 17th century and farmed the region for more than 200 years. In the 1850s, a local lawyer and railroad developer named Edwin Clarke Litchfield purchased large tracts of what was then farmland. Through the American Civil War era, he sold off much of his land to residential developers. During the 1860s, the City of Brooklyn purchased his estate and adjoining property to complete the West Drive and the southern portion of the Long Meadow in Prospect Park. Architecture + Interior Design: DHD Original Architect: Montrose Morris Photography: Peter Margonelli http://petermorgonelli.com

Corbett Lighting

1800Lighting

http://www.1800lighting.com/
Photo of a traditional living room in Miami with a music area, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Shoreline Chateau

RW Anderson Homes

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Seattle with a music area, a standard fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area

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.