Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal living room in Cincinnati with limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Genuine Antique Barr De Montpellier Limestone Floor

Lapicida Stone Group

Our Barr De Montpellier is a reclaimed 18th - 19th Century floor tile unique to the French town of Montpellier. With limited availability due to their exceptional provenance there are very few suppliers of this beautiful floor. This limestone is the finest reclaimed stone floor on the market and suitable for both interior and exterior floor applications, depending on climate.

Toorak House

Schulberg Demkiw Architects

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Melbourne with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Natural Stone Fireplaces

MCA Stone

This natural stone fireplace is the focal point in this formal living room, especially with the beautiful tapestries. It is hand carved from Romano.
Design ideas for a traditional formal open concept living room in Houston with limestone floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Santa Barbara Great Room

Danielle Jacques Designs LLC

Danielle Jacques Design
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Dana Point Tuscan Home

Courton Design

Jeri Koegel
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and limestone floors.

BLUE CYPRESS COURT

Pegasus Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Traditional Tudor Living & Dining Room, Seattle, WA

Brittany L. Whitney - Ethan Allen Scottsdale

Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Phoenix with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Dana Point

Newport Design & Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Client Collections

Thornwood Gallery

This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Houston with limestone floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

OUR WORK

Tessa Demeza Interiors

Large traditional formal living room in Miami with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

European Manor House

Kleeman and Associates

Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Sacramento with beige walls, limestone floors, a stone fireplace surround and a standard fireplace.

Living Room

Accessible Renovations Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, limestone floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Abbey Flooring & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Detroit with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and beige floor.

Uptown New Orleans Residence

Koch and Wilson Architects

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New Orleans with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Armstrong - Stones & Naturals

Nationwide Carpets & Flooring

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and beige floor.

Grand Rapids Home

Villa Decor

Ashley Avila
Large traditional open concept living room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Linden

Kevin McManamon Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor, a home bar, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Travertin

Natursteinverlegung Sieber

Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Hamburg with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Investment property Chicago, IL.

Centro Design LLC

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Austin with yellow walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Limestone 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.