Working photos by Suzan Ann Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive traditional open concept living room in Phoenix with yellow walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Grand Victorian Lounge

Wynd Design

Design ideas for a traditional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, limestone floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Fireplace remodel and new custom built ins

Benedicte Torrington Interior Design

This is an example of a traditional living room in Phoenix with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Vacation Homes

Janice Lane Henry Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Austin with white walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Symphony Designer House

Terry Williams Interiors ASID

Mark Fonville PhotoGraphic, LLC markfonville.com 501-773-1028
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Little Rock with yellow walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Residential Spaces

Lawrence-Mayer Interior Design

The simply adorned sliders allows the ocean view to rival the fireplace wall as the focal point in this inviting family space,
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in New York with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Recent

Drapes 'n Shades

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Orange County with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Great Room

O’Hara Interiors

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The Villa

Dora Brigham Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Lois Moore Project 4

LoisMoore/Periwinkles

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, limestone floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Faringdon flagstones

Natural Stone Consulting

Faringdon flagstones have been used throughout the downstairs of this new-build home. They have been used with underfloor heating.
Design ideas for a traditional living room in Berkshire with limestone floors.

A Southern Touch

restyle design, llc

My client's previous home had a much smaller living room so her furnishings were lost in this large space! We went with neutrals and blues for an elegant look that plays off the blue skies in the background. Chairs and benches are Hickory Chair with Thibaut fabrics, sofa is Bernhardt, leather tufted sofa is Restoration Hardware, coffee table is Wisteria.

tremont street - custom millwork - dprp.04

david phillips

renovation project / builder- cmd corp
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Boston with beige walls, limestone floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and beige floor.

Lake Tahoe, CA. Martis Camp French Chateau

Steve Lopes, Custom Metalwork Design & Fabrication

Great room chandelier and fireplace
Design ideas for an expansive traditional living room in Other with limestone floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

MId West Magic

User

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

Traditional Rustic Home

De Mattei Construction

Living Room with antique fireplace mantle.
Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Grand Victorian Open Plan Kitchen & Living Room

Wynd Design

Inspiration for a traditional open concept living room in London with grey walls, limestone floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Living Room

Carr Warner, Architects

Living Room
Photo of a traditional living room in Miami with a home bar, brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, limestone floors and beige floor.

Living Room, Traditional Home

Videre Decor

The formal living room with floor to ceiling doors to the outside space need multiple levels of light control. Motorized shades are concealed behind a wood valance while delicate, patterned sheer fabrics filter light and give softness to the large space. Windows are framed with navy silk panels with gold decorative hardware and antique drapery holdbacks.

Tanglewood Living Room

Roseanette's Interior Designs

Houston Tanglewood Family Room Custom Cast Stone Fireplace, distressed beams leading out to the family pool.
This is an example of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, limestone floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

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.