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

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Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Large traditional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace surround.

Living Room Projects

Ambience Interiors LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

2 Bedroom flat in a conservation area - Nicola

Absolute Project Management

Extensive traditional detailed coving adds a decorative touch to the room, a nod to the history of the building, doubling as a space to recess the tracked curtains behind. The large bookshelf adds storage and display space for books, with the moveable glass front + ladder makes it accessible. A large timber Tom Raffield arc floor lamp is a beautiful statement in the space, over the dining table. Renovation by Absolute Project Management.

Lake Minnewashta Living

Boyer Building Corporation

Stunning great room off of kitchen and front entrance. Note exposed beam work, open kitchen to great room and scullery behind the stop for dishwasher, sink and clean up surfaces.

Bayfront Home with Cusom Cabinetry by Eastburn Woodworks

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Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in New Orleans with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Chelsea House

TLA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in London with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Avenida De Diamante

Interior Coordinates

Our client is a pilot and world traveler. She wanted her space to feel elegant and comfortable so she can really relax between work. We were inspired by British Colonial decor and layered some neutral textures and fabrics to make it feel more contemporary and comfortable.

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

North London Victorian Property - Bespoke Joinery to Add Storage

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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.

Living Rooms

Deffenbaugh Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Long Branch Beach House

Captivating Construction Group

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Trinity road

Troughton Residential London

This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Villa Klosterneuburg

auernovum • BAUEN MIT STIL • MÖDLING

Großzügiger lichtdurchfluteter Wohnbereich, Parkett Landhausdielen 24cm breit Eiche gebürstet und geölt, Heizkamin verputzt.
Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Westport - Family Room 2

Remodeling Consultants

Westport, CT - Family Room: This large family room was part of an addition to a lovely home in Westport, CT we remodeled. A large white door surrounded by extra large windows allows natural light to flow through the room. Which opens the room to a newly renovated composite deck. Beautiful white trim and crown molding outline the room. The room is finished off with recessed lighting, light colored walls, dark hardwood floors, a large decorative ceiling fan with a wall mounted tv above a brick fireplace. Perfect for those New England Winters. Photography by, Peter Krupeya.

Traditional Living Room

Design ideas for a traditional enclosed living room in London with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

A Colorful Room for a Young Family

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Jessica Delaney
Photo of a traditional living room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

2014 Parade of Homes - Monterey

Tim O'Brien Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Milwaukee with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Wolf Willow-Cream on Cream Luxury

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

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.

Lily Pad

Cottage Company of Harbor Springs

Interior Designer: Vee Mossburg Photographer: Beth Sing
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Other with multi-coloured walls and a wall-mounted tv.

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.