Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, concrete floors, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and a corner fireplace.

The New Prairie

Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture

Our inspiration for this home was an updated and refined approach to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie-style”; one that responds well to the harsh Central Texas heat. By DESIGN we achieved soft balanced and glare-free daylighting, comfortable temperatures via passive solar control measures, energy efficiency without reliance on maintenance-intensive Green “gizmos” and lower exterior maintenance. The client’s desire for a healthy, comfortable and fun home to raise a young family and to accommodate extended visitor stays, while being environmentally responsible through “high performance” building attributes, was met. Harmonious response to the site’s micro-climate, excellent Indoor Air Quality, enhanced natural ventilation strategies, and an elegant bug-free semi-outdoor “living room” that connects one to the outdoors are a few examples of the architect’s approach to Green by Design that results in a home that exceeds the expectations of its owners. Photo by Mark Adams Media

Carnarvon Laneway House

Smallworks Studios & Laneway Housing

For now, this little backyard home is going to contribute to the family cashflow, but in the future, Nat and Roshni are going to use this cute little number as a pied a terre for all the travelling they have planned. 2 large bathrooms, laundry and a massive walk in closet upstairs (not pictured) are all going to make the autumn years feel a little more like spring. The details: 685 square feet. Some notable features: Budget concious ikea kitchen helped finance the big bifold door system to open the kitchen up. European appliances, bamboo floors, interior design pallette by our own Narges Mowlaee, and staging by Home Ingredients Staging Vancouver

Selah Vista Custom 19

Leading Force Energy & Design Center

Photo of a traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Display Your Way

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Those objects of affection in your prized, personalized collections are meant to be seen and admired, and Jeff put together a unique place for keepsakes with not one but three of our Ducar bookcases. You can even remove and rearrange the adjustable shelves, as Jeff did here, to install a mini art gallery. It’s clever decisions like this that give your space an unexpected twist and catch everyone’s attention.

TV Installation

Vanden Berg Stereo

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Kyllonen Cabinets

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

Kiera's Rental

Unmistakable Flooring

These homeowners wanted a floor in their rental that is traditional but different. Tile grout holds odors, and this product is easy to clean and easy to repair, should anything happen to it. Such a soft, subtle look is exactly what they were looking for, and the durability of the product was just what they needed. The design came together beautifully and our crew was done in four days, leaving behind a work of art that will please everyone for years.

Napolonic Library

Stone Standard

Al Rendon
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Austin with a library and concrete floors.

nature-inspired Spring 2020 collection

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Ground your space with a sun-drenched color palette, inspired by vibrant desert sunsets and the natural beauty of Joshua Tree.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Charlotte with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Unity Homes Partnership

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Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

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Parris European Antiques

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Orange County with white walls and concrete floors.

Oro Valley Country Club

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

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Pure Grit

This is a concrete overlay in a small studio in Eatonton Ga
Design ideas for a traditional living room in Atlanta with concrete floors and brown floor.

Heights, TX - Living Room

Edwards Interiors and Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Houston with purple walls, concrete floors, a stone fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.

Greenlake Cottage

Bellingham Bay Builders

Winner of Department of Energy's 2019 Housing Innovation Awards. This detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle is the perfect little getaway. With high ceilings, an open staircase looking down at the living space, and a yard surrounded by greenery, you feel as if you're in a garden cottage in the middle of the city. This detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle is the perfect little getaway. With high ceilings, an open staircase looking down at the living space, and a yard surrounded by greenery, you feel as if you're in a garden cottage in the middle of the city. Photography by Robert Brittingham

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Photo of a large traditional formal loft-style living room in Hawaii with black walls and concrete floors.

Theater Gallery

The HomeWorks Group

Large traditional open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Direct Vent Fireplace

Aubrey Brick & ClayStone Co.

45" Montebello Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Photo of a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Modesto Custom Built Home

R.E. Construction

Large traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with beige walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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.