Born & Bred Studio - Reception Room, Dartmouth park

This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, green floor and wallpaper.

Greenwich

Martha Stack Ltd

This Library with its rich dark green sofa offers a quiet space to retreat from the world
Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, carpet and green floor.

MEDALLION

Medallion Cabinetry

Inspiration for a traditional formal living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, green floor and no tv.

Family Gathering Place

Deborah Bettcher - Decorating Den Interiors

This young professional family wanted a cozy gathering place for their family to make memories - playing games, sitting by the fire, reading with the grandparents. They wanted quality upholstery that would withstand their active family and energetic dog.

Heatilator Design Gallery

Fireside Stone & Patio

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Baltimore with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and green floor.

Montana Colonial Transformed

DC Design Source, LLP

Kim Corcoran
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and green floor.

Victorian Terraced House

Bryony Smith Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Surrey with blue walls, carpet and green floor.

Living Rooms

Arkwright Construction LLC.

Photo of a small traditional enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and green floor.

Charming Cottage Living Room

Robinson Interiors

A charming living room in a quaint Pennsylvania Cottage. The stone fireplace anchors the living space, flanked with a pair of updated wing chairs in a multi-colored floral fabric featuring grey, teal, and green. Turquoise roman shades at the window are enhanced with green braid, while an antique oil painting draws the eye to a mix of vintage accessories on the mantel. A painted round coffee table from Maine Cottage provides ample space to put your feet up while reading books from the custom built bookshelves beneath the windows. . Photography by Jon Friedrich

Karastan Makes The Room

Palmetto Floor Coverings

Karastan style Heartland Magic
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Charleston with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and green floor.

Cajon Drive

Redlands Cleaning

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and green floor.

Fireplaces

Southern Carpet & Interiors Of Fayetteville, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Raleigh with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and green floor.

Our work

Lake Star Building & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Cleveland with green walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and green floor.

Stanton Flooring

The Carpet Mill

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, carpet and green floor.

Medallion Cabinetry Products

Larry Palmer Cabinets

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, no tv, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and green floor.

Colorful Cottage Living Room

Robinson Interiors

Fresh white with a hint of grey creates a light and airy feeling in this cottage living room. A pretty striae fabric is featured on Flat Fold Roman Shades and is enhanced by green braided trim. A bold floral fabric is used on an updated wing back chair and is combined with a modern turquoise Greek key fabric. A bold green area rug anchors the seating area and a lovely scalloped drinks table provides storage and a practical surface for drinks near the chair. A sill height bookshelf houses reading material and houses a useful and decorative mercury glass lamp.

Home Remodeling

Lorenzo Painting & Remodeling LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Houston with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and green floor.

Victorian Terraced House

Bryony Smith Interiors

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Surrey with blue walls, carpet and green floor.

Shaw Carpet

Floor Systems, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in DC Metro with green walls and green floor.

Picture Perfect Patterns

Ghiordes Knot

Patterns are everywhere in 2014. This pattern paired with the neutral furnishings in this space provides a laid back yet ornamental feel to the room. Pattern paired with extraordinary texture make Ketchum a stand out style!

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Green 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.