Following the line of the arched cased openings, the stained French doors & transoms add a slight formality to the Family Room along with the stained beams and "Cream Limestone" cast stone fireplace & trumeau. The lounge-depth seating is covered in slate grey & neutral Belgian linen with a batik-inspired cotton on the greige-washed maple frame lounge chair. A circa 1880's marble top French bistro table & silvered glass nesting tables add to the light & open feeling on the sisal rug. Michael Martinez Photography

Living Space

Presley Architecture

Inspiration for a traditional living room in Detroit with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Highland Park Nantucket

Highgate Builders

This is an example of a traditional living room in Chicago with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Cast Stone Fireplace Mantels

Omega Stone Mantels

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Living Room

East End Country Kitchens

Living Room Cabinetry by East End Country Kitchens Photo by Tony Lopez
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, porcelain floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Living Room

Brian Benda

Open concept great room (kitchen, living room, dining room). Kitchen and dining room are located to the left of the living room in this picture.
Traditional living room in Nashville with blue walls, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Regal Reflection

Barnard & Speziale | The Interior Design Company

Photo of a traditional living room in Burlington with blue walls and a wall-mounted tv.

Lakeview Residence

Aspen & Ivy

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Jane Lockhart Interior Design, Kylemore Model Home "Dublin"

Jane Lockhart Design

Jane Lockhart's beautifully designed luxury model home for Kylemore Communities. Photography, Brandon Barré
This is an example of a traditional enclosed living room in Toronto with a stone fireplace surround, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Traditional Living Room

Mid-sized traditional living room in DC Metro with a wall-mounted tv.

SO/DA Inc.

The design approach for each room was to compliment the existing traditional setting by introducing contemporary focal elements. The family room and kitchen are highlighted by an Ochre chandelier with reclaimed wood armoire and console by CFC and Nepalese rug from Lapchi Atelier. The office sconces by Remains Lighting accent the room’s dark reds similarly to the Century chairs in the dining room. Drapery throughout the house was fabricated and installed by Deco Home, who also fabricated the master bed and bench from custom designs by SO|DA.

T.A. Wolfson Design

T. A. Wolfson Design

This complete remodel [new finishes, furnishings, accessories and fine art] of a Los Altos home was done solely for giving parties initially. However, my client ultimately moved in since she felt so comfortable in the home. Our firm won the NARA Silver Award 2009 for residential interiors over $100,000, particularly for the kitchen remodel.

Napoleon Fireplace Design Gallery

Wyckoff Heating Cooling

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Family Home

Wynd Design

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA

Infinity Custom Homes, LP

Inspiration for an expansive traditional living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Addition to majestic 1914 colonial home

The Remodeling Company

This living room, which opens to the kitchen, has everything you need. Plenty of built-ins to display and store treasures, a gas fireplace to add warmth on a cool evening and easy access to the beautifully landscaped yard. Damianos Photography

Timeless Custom Home in St.Charles

Liston Design Build

Photo of a traditional open concept living room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

North London Victorian Property - Bespoke Joinery to Add Storage

User

Victorian refurbished lounge with feature bespoke joinery and window dressings. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

House for Sale Renovation

Picture Perfect Painters

Zak
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Toronto with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Cliffs Valley Home

AR Homes by American Eagle Builders

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with a Wall-mounted 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.