House in Budleigh Salterton, Living Room

Traditional enclosed living room in Devon with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv and a wood stove.

This room used to be the garage and was restored to its former glory as part of a whole house renovation and extension.
Design ideas for a large traditional formal living room in Other with green walls, carpet, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and panelled walls.

Lygon Road, Edinburgh

Mackenzie Hughes Ltd

Paul Zanre
Traditional living room in Edinburgh with beige walls, carpet, a wood stove and a freestanding tv.

Lopi Rockport Hybrid-Fyre Cast Iron Wood Stove

Fireplaces 'N' Fixin's

Hand assembled in the USA from beautiful European castings, the Rockport™ Hybrid-Fyre® from Lopi is one of the cleanest burning and most efficient stoves in the world! Hybrid-Fyre® is an award winning technology designed by Lopi® to use less wood, burn hotter fires for longer, and reduce emissions. In the end, you save money while also minimizing your environmental impact. Features you’re going to love include: cleverly concealed bypass damper for smoke free startups and reloading; a single easy-to-use air operating control gives you full command over your burn; the large standard ash pan makes cleanup effortless; full cast iron convection chamber; and a 400 CFM fan that expedites heated air into your home. The Rockport™ is also compatible with GreenStart™ – a Lopi exclusive and a must for the modern wood burner. Simply load your wood and push a button! Be sure to ask your Lopi® dealer for a demo. Photo by Travis Industries.

Tallman Segerson Portfolio

Segerson Builders

Sunroom with wood paneled cathedral ceiling, wood burning stove and antique sliding barn door.
Traditional enclosed living room in Other with a music area, beige walls and a wood stove.

A Warm Modern Home in Balham

Plantation Shutters Ltd

Overlooking the beautiful Wandsworth Common in Balham this home is a selection of contemporary style and deep-rooted character. As you enter this wonderful home in Balham you are immediately greeted with warmth and elegance. Victoria’s home reflects her personality and style flawlessly. Matching the other houses exteriors with exposed yellow brick, Victoria and her family wanted to make the inside their own by renovating and installing our shutters.

Hurst Landing Fireplace- Rock Island WA, Bollinger Custom Home Builders

Bollinger Custom Home Builders

Travis Knoop
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Seattle with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and a stone fireplace surround.

Montacute Down

The Vawdrey House

Photography by Siobhan Doran http://www.siobhandoran.com
Photo of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Kent with dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Hugenot Physicians House

Chris Dyson Architects

Alex James
Design ideas for a traditional living room in London with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Classic Fire Places

Afterglow Energy

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

After Pictures

THE FIREPLACE ELEMENT

Inspiration for a traditional living room in San Francisco with a wood stove.

Balham Traditional Home

Imperfect Interiors

We installed herringbone oak parquet flooring, a pair of matching chests & mirrors, a vintage rug & velvet sofas, armchairs & ottomans in the living room of the Balham Traditional Family Home

Get ready for Winter, a cosy setting for those shorter days....

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Birch Bluff

Cornerstone Builders Inc

The great room at Birch Bluff creates and open floor plan that allows function and entertainment. The white oak hardwood floors throughout the cabin are finished with a Water Lok Tongue Oil that gives them a warm glow.

The Lodge

Inside Story Photography

Sitting room
Design ideas for a small traditional enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, brown floor and a wall-mounted tv.

Dining Room Joinery

LLI Design

In the living and dining rooms new light greyed oak parquet floors and traditional white marble fireplaces were specified. Bespoke pale grey lacquer joinery was designed and installed either side of the fireplaces in both rooms, incorporating plenty of storage, with asymmetrical shelving which was lit with individual accent in joinery spotlights. At the side of one of the fireplaces a black steel log store was incorporated. Both the dining and living rooms had the original ornate plaster ceilings, however they had been painted white throughout and were visually lost. This feature was brought back by painting the plaster relief in close, but contrasting, tones of grey to emphasis the detail.

Georgian Drawing Room

Design and Space

The grand proportions of this large room 9m x 6.5m with a ceiling height of 3.8m. Laura Shepherds Lens Photography
Large traditional formal enclosed living room in West Midlands with blue walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Quadra-Fire Stoves

Leisure Time Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Stanford Wood Lodgeaw Design

Absolute Architecture

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.
This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in Berkshire with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Cortland Barn Farmhouse

Whitten Architects

photography by Jonathan Reece
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Portland Maine with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove

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.