Ferndale, MI Dramatic Style in an Older Home

The clients wanted a very individualistic and dramatic style for their home in this charming historic neighborhood. We upholstered an empire sofa in red velvet, covered an antique white chair in black velvet, and converted a vintage cabinet into a bar. We worked with the client to coordinate their new baby's photos into the space via color and framing. photo: KC Vansen

Beverly Hills, California_Rodeo Dr

think painting

Self
Large traditional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Historic Federal Hill Residence

Emerald Hill Interiors

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Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Baltimore with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Small formal living room

M&M Interiors

Photo of a small traditional open concept living room in Other with a music area, black walls, carpet, no fireplace and no tv.

High Fashion Den

A and E kitchen design inc.

Leighan Romanesk
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Charleston with black walls, carpet and a concealed tv.

Federation Mansion

Anna Cottee Designs

The formal living and dining rooms of grand proportions were given a luxurious and elegant makeover.
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Sydney with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Beverly Hills, California_Rodeo Dr

think painting

Self
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

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

Furniture

European Decorative

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Austin with black walls and carpet.

Dawson Residence

Paragon Custom Construction, LLC

Atlantic Archives Inc. / Richard Leo Johnson SGA Architecture
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Charleston with a library, black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and vaulted.

Family living room design

Alison Anderson Interiors

Final design, including a new bespoke media unit, aged oak parquet wood flooring and new light fittings
Design ideas for a large traditional living room in Hertfordshire with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Historic Home Renovation & Addition

Joy Martin Architecture

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with black walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Swanky Traditional

The Design Firm

Every detail meticulously selected to give this space various focal points and lots of texture. Timeless furniture selections ground the space, while beaded pillows and dramatic artwork make the room dynamic. Mixed metals mirrored accessories provide a touch of glam.

Grange Flagshipstore Oldenzaal

Smellink Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Amsterdam with a library, black walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and multi-coloured floor.

Salón | Calle Valencia | Barcelona

Mil-limetre

La mayoría de las habitaciones han conservado la altura de los techos y las molduras. Para protegerse del ruido, las ventanas del lado de la calle se han sustituido por ventanas de doble acristalamiento, mientras que el resto del piso que da al patio está perfectamente silencioso. Sala de estar La impresión dada por las grandes dimensiones del salón se potencia a través de la decoración. No hay mucho mobiliario y la atención solo se centra en un sofá, dos sillones y una mesa de café en el centro de la habitación. Los cojines, las cortinas y la alfombra aportan mucha textura y calientan la habitación. Las paredes oscuras armonizan y revelan los colores de una colección ecléctica de objetos. La tensión entre lo antiguo y lo nuevo, lo íntimo y lo grandioso. Con la intención de exhibir antigüedades de calidad, hemos optado por agregar colores, texturas y capas de "pop" en todas las habitaciones del apartamento. Desde cualquier ángulo, los clientes pueden ver su arte y sus muebles. Cuentan viajes e historias juntos.

Salón | Calle Valencia | Barcelona

Mil-limetre

Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds/Owen Sound

Mid-sized traditional living room in Orange County with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, black walls and no tv.

Staged to sell updating Tuscan update

West Houston Design Group

Tuscan Makeover, Warm colors
Mid-sized traditional living room in Houston with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and white floor.

Marvelous Marietta Kitchen Remodel

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Atlanta with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Contemporary Living Room

LAD Interior Design

Photo of a traditional living room in Philadelphia with black walls.

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.