Julie Voss Photography
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, concrete floors, no tv and grey floor.

Mantles

MDM Trim

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, concrete floors, no tv and grey floor.

Sherrill Upholstery

Verbargs Furniture

Inspiration for a large traditional open concept living room in Cincinnati with beige walls, concrete floors and beige floor.

Gillis Residence

Process Design Build, L.L.C.

Traditional living room in Phoenix with concrete floors, a stone fireplace surround and orange floor.

Era of Everything

User

In many of his settings, Jeff Lewis demonstrates a knack for mixing present and past. He puts an antique-chic spin on this Downtown LA loft by incorporating period designs like our button-tufted Rutherford sofa, classic wingback and spindle accent chairs and old world-style occasional tables, which feature carved baluster posts and a rustic barnwood finish.

Area Rugs

Window and Home Decor LLC

Capel
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Houston with brown walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Balboa Island 1

South Coast Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Napolonic Library

Stone Standard

The client provided a unique collection of framed images of Napoleon Bonaparte which were collected over several decades. The images are hung on a custom gallery rail system designed. Holes were drilled through the stems of Visual Comfort picture lights to allow the gallery rods to pass through the lights. This allowed centering of the picture lights to each rod. The bookcase lights are from the same series but they were modified to accept a one inch diameter custom rosette. The cabinet hardware, as with all of the metal finishes in the room, is polished nickel and includes Baldwin flush ring pulls, Von Morris mortise butt hinges and Brusso ball catches. The beveled mirror and frame above the hearth is actually a Seura television mirror with Premier Glass. The television is completely undetectable when it is off and, when it is on, the picture is clear and bright. Undetectable behind the mirror is a Russound IR receiver that transfers IR signals to a cable box, DVD player, and Apple TV receiver located in the lower cabinets. The source components are connected to the television with HDMI cables. Bose wall-mounted speakers, positioned in the lower alcoves of the bookcase, are supplemented with a Sonos subwoofer placed under the sofa. Surrounding the mantle and mirror is a three inch wide frame, identical to the frame around the gallery wall, that allows the Chesney's Edinburgh Carrara marble mantle and the steel Andover register grate to be set back from the bookcases. The mantle rests securely on a hearth stone of honed black granite which was recessed into the concrete floor. Suspended within the grate is an EcoSmart Bioethonal burner specifically designed for historic register grates. Volcanic stone was placed between the burner and the grate to conceal the front of the burner. The bookcases, cabinets and wall paneling are fabricated from a combination of solid mahogany and mahogany plywood. Crown and base molding were eliminated from the design to minimize the impact of the library in an otherwise contemporary house. The fascia above the bookcases and mantle, as well as the fascia above the gallery wall, are single pieces of solid mahogany carefully shaved to follow the irregular contours of the drywall ceiling and eliminate the need for caulk or fillers. The same method was employed at the bottom rail of the face frame to allow it to follow the slight undulations of the concrete floor. Eloy Estrada built the wood components and installed them along with all of the other components in the room. The two adjustable height Galerie des Lamps floor lamps on either side of the mantle are from the Grasshopper series. The Visual Comfort Dorchester Pharmacy floor lamps, on either side of the sofa, plug into a recessed Lew electrical floor box that was recessd into the floor under the sofa. The room originally had a chandelier and recessed lights all of which were all removed. The Lutron light switches, in matte Midnight, allow for independent dimming of the bookcase and picture lights. Within three of the bookcase alcoves are Littlight gooseneck lamps used to highlight various artifacts. The outlets for these lamps, and their transformers, are concealed under a removable wood panel at the back of the alcove. The cords for the display lamps cleanly pass through a Mockett grommet. The layout of the room and gallery rail system were designed by Leland Stone.

Maili residence

Coulter Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Hawaii with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Direct Vent Fireplace

Aubrey Brick & ClayStone Co.

Aries Direct Vent Gas fireplace
Small traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Elegant Conservatory

Impeccably Designed Homes by Donna Hoffman

Get ready to host the perfect fete. Architecturally striking window treatments frame the bank of arched windows to set the stage for a stay-a-while relaxed elegance. Abundant, deep seating plays against a hip, eclectic mix of furnishings and organic textures as the color apricot winks across the room. Care for another hors d’oeuvre? Photo by David Van Scott

East Hampton Beach House

Debra Geller Interior Design

Large traditional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors and no tv.

Farm to Table-Chappaqua NY

Legacy Construction Northeast LLC

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC , Peter Krupenye Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Lake Oswego In-law apartment

Studio Coop Architecture

Jared Polesky
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Portland with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Mountain Home

Meta Coleman

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and blue floor.

Front Entry

Windstone Partners

According to the architect, Bobby McAlpine, entering the home from the side makes you feel like you are part of the family right away. Make yourself at home.

Living Room Furniture

Staiano's Furniture

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

United Roofing and Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Jackson with beige walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Traditional Living Room

Design ideas for a small traditional open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, concrete floors and a stone fireplace surround.

MARGAUX SWIVEL CHAIR

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Svelte and smartly scaled, the Margaux swivel chair adds fluid style to seating nooks and larger conversation areas. Mid-century Italian-inspired design features a softly curved back and rounded seat. The sleek metal base offered in two finishes: satin brass and polished stainless steel. Matching swivel ottoman also available.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Concrete Floors

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.