This room just needed a fresh coat of paint to update it. Located immediately to the left of the new bright entryway and within eyesight of the rich blue dining room. We selected a green from the oriental rug that also highlights the painting over the fireplace. Sara E. Eastman Photography

Fireplace Enclosure Delivers New Look and Great Value

Jacobson Construction, Inc.

With the marble cemented to the old masonry fireplace a new one-piece “cap type” wooden mantel was placed over the existing fireplace. The before and after photos show the remarkable difference.

Quant Living Room

Joni Spear Interior Design

Sherwin Williams, "Dorian Gray" bookshelf paint
Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in St Louis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Mansion in May

Alan Schatzberg & Associates, Inc.

Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Fresh Interior

J Steven Kemp Architect

Emily Followill
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Chilmark Home

GIL WALSH INTERIORS

This living room vignette features a blue-and-white geometric patterned area rug; the first of many layers of color in this beach style home.
This is an example of a traditional living room in Miami with white walls and brown floor.

Mediterranean Haven

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Martin King
Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Orange County with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Riverfront

Jenni Leasia Interior Design

This new riverfront townhouse is on three levels. The interiors blend clean contemporary elements with traditional cottage architecture. It is luxurious, yet very relaxed. The Weiland sliding door is fully recessed in the wall on the left. The fireplace stone is called Hudson Ledgestone by NSVI. The cabinets are custom. The cabinet on the left has articulated doors that slide out and around the back to reveal the tv. It is a beautiful solution to the hide/show tv dilemma that goes on in many households! The wall paint is a custom mix of a Benjamin Moore color, Glacial Till, AF-390. The trim paint is Benjamin Moore, Floral White, OC-29. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lakeoswegoriverfront

Sears Road

Oak Hill Architects

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Los Altos Hills - Rustic Hickory

Amber Flooring

Inspiration for a traditional living room in San Francisco with a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Crestwood Renovation

Square Inch Design

Photography: Viktor Ramos
This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in Cincinnati with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Round Hill Estate

Rinfret, Ltd.

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Hatherly Rd, Scituate MA

Duxborough Designs

Living room built-ins, coffered ceiling
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Historic Schoolhouse Loft

Lisa Wolfe Design, Ltd

Photographer: Todd Pierson
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige walls and brown floor.

Chelsea - Restoration of Victorian Townhouse

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Photo of a traditional living room in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

Photo of a traditional formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Коттедж с деревянной отделкой

Левина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Vitalhaus Aschau

Regnauer Hausbau GmbH & Co. KG

Nach eigenen Wünschen der Baufamilie stimmig kombiniert, nutzt Haus Aschau Aspekte traditioneller, klassischer und moderner Elemente als Basis. Sowohl bei der Raumanordnung als auch bei der architektonischen Gestaltung von Baukörper und Fenstergrafik setzt es dabei individuelle Akzente. So fällt der großzügige Bereich im Erdgeschoss für Wohnen, Essen und Kochen auf. Ergänzt wird er durch die üppige Terrasse mit Ausrichtung nach Osten und Süden – für hohe Aufenthaltsqualität zu jeder Tageszeit. Das Obergeschoss bildet eine Regenerations-Oase mit drei Kinderzimmern, großem Wellnessbad inklusive Sauna und verbindendem Luftraum über beide Etagen. Größe, Proportionen und Anordnung der Fenster unterstreichen auf der weißen Putzfassade die attraktive Gesamterscheinung.

This Old House NEW

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Large traditional enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

The Chatham Project Living Room

Lisa Fleming Design

Design ideas for a traditional living room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors 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.