Photo by Chris Snook
Large traditional open concept living room in London with grey walls, limestone floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor and brick walls.

Pleione House

Geraghty and Associates

Beautiful Living Room, Steeped in classical tradition Photo by Florian Knorn
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Dublin with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Traditional Living Room

This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls and limestone floors.

Artisan tile fireplace in sitting nook

Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in Seattle with green walls, limestone floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Living Rooms

Eagle Luxury Properties

Custom home interior with open floor plan; living room opens up to kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Alcorn Remodel - Living Room

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Noteworthy details in the Family Room include a custom painted wood mantel with black & white marble hearth & surround, concealed shelf lighting, linear supply air grills integrated into the transom panels, and a Samsung Frame TV over the fireplace.

Grand Rapids Home

Villa Decor

Ashley Avila
Inspiration for a 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.

Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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Living Room

Xavier's Collection Fine Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Miami with white walls, limestone floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

St. Paul Carriage House

Fiddlehead Design Group, LLC

Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, a standard fireplace, limestone floors, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Period Property in Dorset

Bean Interiors

This warm cosy snug is within the oldest part of the house, with it's low beamed ceilings and deep solid walls we painted this room in Dulux's Heritage rich Pugin Red and was inspired by the original tiles within the fireplace surround.

French-Inspired Apartment in New York

Gleicher Design - Architecture & Interiors

Linda Hall
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with blue walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and no tv.

#3 Meadows Del Mar Occupied Home Staging

Shelley Sass Designs

Large traditional open concept living room in San Diego with pink walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

The Leithe House

Carter Skinner Residential Design

Dustin Peck Photography
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Raleigh with a library, beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Mayo Fireplace

French Mill Stone

Large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Residential Automation and Entertainment

Experience Audio Video, Inc.

Home Automation provides personalized control of lights, shades, AV, temperature, security, and all of the technology throughout your home from your favorite device. We program button keypads, touch screens, iPads and smart phones to control functions from home or away.

Alcorn Remodel - Living Room

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Alterations to the Family Room included the installation of a large aperture sliding glass door by Western Windows to increase connection to the garden, a new Isokern Fireplace with paneled chimney breast & flanking bookshelves, and new finishes throughout including honed gray limestone floors.

Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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Home Designs Gallery

Mishler Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and limestone floors.

Fireplace Surround

Real Stone and Granite Corporation

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
Photo of a mid-sized traditional living room in Miami with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no 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.