Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Cedar Rapids with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Hunter's Grove- Hawthorne Model

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This is an example of a traditional open concept living room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Theatre Room

Well Refined Renovations

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with black walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

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.

Austrailian country home

Interior Analysis by Allan Skriloff

French doors to master bedroom open on to the living room allowing spectacular views of the mountains through the living room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New York with black walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.

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Large traditional formal loft-style living room in Hawaii with black walls, concrete floors and a freestanding tv.

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Elizabetth Henberg

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Gothenburg with black walls and medium hardwood floors.

Simply Perfect Harmony

Simply Perfect

Photo of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with black walls and dark hardwood floors.

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European Decorative

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Austin with black walls and carpet.

Gina Eastman Design

Photo of a traditional living room in New York with black walls and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Custom Home

Reliable Building Services, Inc

This is a beautiful living room. Meant more for entertaining guests. The vaulted ceiling really makes the room and gives it a more grandiose feel and the natural light from the shed dormer really showcases the wood plank, porcelain tile floor.

Cheshire Home

Eleri Griffiths Photography

Eleri Grifiths Photography
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Traditional, rustic beach inspired home

Holly Bellomy

Traditional living room, unfinished floor lamps, reclaimed wood console table, blue upholstered round ottoman, two fabric green chairs, damask, greek key, linen drapes, Peter Lik, burlap shades, wood bead chandelier, Hawaii, beach, moroccan wool blue rug, marble and iron drink table Twin Shoot LLC

Black and White Lounge room

Nisha Tailor Interior Design. LLC

VM Photography
This is an example of a traditional formal open concept living room in St Louis with black walls and no tv.

Lisa Erdmann & Associates Red Cross Designer Show House Living Room

Lisa Erdmann & Associates

Architectural Photography Inc
This is an example of an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Miami with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Cozy Living Room/ Library

Steve Nuss Ltd

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Kansas City with a library, black walls and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional Davenport area Residence

Matchless Interior Painting

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Austin with black walls, light hardwood floors, no tv and beige floor.

Living Room Plantation Shutters

All Shutters and Blinds (Adelaide)

All Shutters and Blinds
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Adelaide with black walls and light hardwood floors.

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Photo 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.

bijoux london apartment

Mrs Louise Interiors

glamorous compact living area
Inspiration 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.

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.