A bespoke book case made from birch plywood with white oiled finish.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional living room in London with light hardwood floors and brick walls.

Verrière - Rue des Goncourts - 75011 Paris

CA2M - Conception de Mobilier Métallique

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, no fireplace, a freestanding tv and brick walls.

Tribeca Townhouse

Walker Ridge Construction LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, coffered and brick walls.

Вид из кухни в гостиную - квартира для Irina Saltykova - рукописи не горят

Архитектурное бюро Глушкова

Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Moscow with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

Old Louisville Tudor Brick Home - Georgia

General Shale

Photo of a traditional living room in Other with red walls, brick floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brick walls.

Ristrutturazione di fabbricato agricolo

Studio Pinelli

Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Photo of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Other with terra-cotta floors, red floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Oro Valley Country Club

User

Traditional living room in Other with white walls, concrete floors, white floor and brick walls.

Traditional Living Room

NVS Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

Altbauwohnung in Berlin-Friedrichshain

User

Eine tragende Wand wurde entfernt und durch einen Stahlrahmen ersetzt, der anschließend verkleidet wurde. Wohn- und Kochbereich gehen nun ineinander über.

Living room FINAL

Matterhorn Development Co.

Ceiling beams, white fireplace, white masonry large wall, Maibock Maple floors, Black doors.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

The Rock

SDA Architects

Design ideas for an expansive traditional formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

Traditional Tudor

Whimsily

This is an example of a large traditional formal loft-style living room in Indianapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Styling av Vardagsrum

Vikbacka Design

Homestyling av vardagsrum och rådgivning av färgval samt val av möbler/lampor.
Mid-sized traditional living room in Malmo with grey walls and brick walls.

New Jersey, Medford

Hasan's Rugs

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and brick walls.

Tribeca Townhouse

Walker Ridge Construction LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, coffered and brick walls.

Glasgow Brick

Manubric

Bring a unique look to your home with the Glasgow colored brick. Because home is a place where we spend so much of our lives, and a beautifully decorated home has many benefits beyond the aesthetic – including your state of mind and physical well being.

Apartment - Embankment Gardens

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in London with a library, light hardwood floors, recessed and brick walls.

Fair Haven, New Jersey

Hasan's Rugs

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and brick walls.

Traditional Living Room

NVS Interiors

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, recessed and brick walls.

North Philadelphia Home Remodeling

SUPERB L.L.C.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brick walls.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Brick 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.