All Shutters and Blinds
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Brisbane with black walls and light hardwood floors.

Arcadian

The Glade Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Window Treatments

Berkeley Decor

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Dallas with black walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Réalisation "Noir Acier"

Infini Legno

La création de ce meuble bibliothèque sur mesure In-Ipso est un mariage harmonieux entre l'acier noir mat et les façades en verre noir brillant. L'acier apporte une touche industrielle et contemporaine, tandis que le verre ajoute une élégance raffinée à l'ensemble du design. Le meuble sur mesure In-Ipso pour la télévision est conçu pour s'intégrer harmonieusement dans l'espace. Il est équipé de compartiments pour les appareils électroniques, offrant ainsi un espace organisé et esthétiquement agréable pour les câbles et les accessoires. Le côté de la cheminée a été utilisé pour créer un espace de rangement supplémentaire. Le design est assorti à celui du meuble bibliothèque et du meuble pour la télévision, créant ainsi une continuité esthétique dans la pièce

Kentwood

Bell City Carpet One Floor & Home

Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Toronto with black walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Home Gallery

Alexander Homes LLC

Alaska Virtual Digital Photo
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

High-ceiling 4 bedroom multi-level Holiday Home in Ramsgate, Kent

Smith Studios Ltd

Living room photo - High-ceiling 4 multi-level Holiday Home in Ramsgate, Kent
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Sussex with black walls.

Arcadian

The Glade Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room with a library, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Revere

Carlton Edwards

Add comfortable seating to a game room with a backdrop of ebony stain oak paneling with brass details alongside natural earth tones. Chairs: Century Floors: Rubio Monocoat finish Paneling: Ebony stain oak Faucet: Kallista

High Fashion Den

A and E kitchen design inc.

Leighan Romanesk
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Charleston with black walls, carpet and a concealed tv.

Family living room design

Alison Anderson Interiors

Media unit and seating area
This is an example of a large traditional living room in Hertfordshire with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Simply Perfect Harmony

Simply Perfect

This is an example of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with black walls and dark hardwood floors.

Glencoe Lakefront Estate

Mitchell Putlack Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

South Carolina Home

LMR Designs, LLC

Dramatic Music room Black is a timeless, classic look. The ceiling chandelier makes an interesting play of shadows and light, which definitely adds to the overall dramatic style here.

Wallpaper and paint remodel

Jan Abbe Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Omaha with black walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Arcadian

The Glade Design

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Melbourne with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Portfolio

Window Design Inc

Traditional living room in Seattle with black walls.

bijoux london apartment

Mrs Louise Interiors

glamorous compact living area
Design ideas for a small traditional enclosed living room in London with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Family living room design

Alison Anderson Interiors

Seating area with statement palm floor lamp
Large traditional living room in Hertfordshire with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Atlanta - Valley Road

Jane Goetz Interior Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Atlanta with black walls and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Black Walls

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.