Historic Stanton Park Renovation in Capitol Hill, DC

Photo of a small traditional enclosed living room in DC Metro with a library, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Midlothian Custom New Build

Jennifer Stoner Interiors

This small room off the foyer is used as a small living room / study. We have since this image was taken, added a small custom writing desk for our client. We designed the cabinetry and the fireplace mantel with this gorgeous fretwork trim detail. With the entire room wrapped in this intense mediterranean blue, it makes for a dramatic first impression when you enter the home.

Internal Alterations to terraced house

CAS Architecture

The dark green walls contrast with the light furniture. The area rug brings together the living room space in the living/dining room.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional living room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"

Ната Волкова

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Moscow with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and recessed.

Listed Victorian Terrace in KensingtonCornice,

Russell Taylor Architects

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Pineville 13

Mission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging

Short term rental
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New Orleans with beige walls, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Shabby-Chic Country Kitchen & Sunroom

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Дом у реки.

Дарья Харитонова

Гостиная с высоким потолком.
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Moscow with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Pelham Place

Jo Cowen Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Moody Victorian Home

Paper + Pate Photography

Traditional living room in Los Angeles with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Franklin Lakes

Diane Durocher Interiors

Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
This is an example of a traditional living room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Timberwood Park

Cobb Custom Construction

Inspiration for a traditional open concept living room in Austin with grey walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Stately Manor

Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.

Photo of a traditional enclosed living room in Philadelphia with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional enclosed living room in Little Rock with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Addition to majestic 1914 colonial home

The Remodeling Company

This cozy sun room has french doors for easy access to the beautifully landscaped yard. Damianos Photography
This is an example of a small traditional open concept living room in Boston with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and yellow walls.

Fairview Row - Five Points

Beacon Street

A fresh reinterpretation of historic influences is at the center of our design philosophy; we’ve combined innovative materials and traditional architecture with modern finishes such as generous floor plans, open living concepts, gracious window placements, and superior finishes. With personalized interior detailing and gracious proportions filled with natural light, Fairview Row offers residents an intimate place to call home. It’s a unique community where traditional elegance speaks to the nature of the neighborhood in a way that feels fresh and relevant for today. Smith Hardy Photos

Cape Cod

Jodi Gillespie Interior Design

Jodi Gillespie Interior Design, Branson Builders, Nicolelli Architects, Spacecrafting.
This is an example of a traditional enclosed living room in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, beige walls and a brick fireplace surround.

Sitting Room with bold painted ceiling and fireplace

Joni Spear Interior Design

Alise O'Brian Photography
Photo of a large traditional enclosed living room in St Louis with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, blue walls and brown floor.

Mill Neck II

Safavieh Home Furnishings

Design ideas for a traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Traditional Living Room

Inspiration for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Brown Floor

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.