Custom two-tone entertainment center with wood backing. MDF is used to create custom edges for a traditional design.
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Brockley Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This large family home in Brockley had incredible proportions & beautiful period details, which the owners lovingly restored and which we used as the focus of the redecoration. A mix of muted colours & traditional shapes contrast with bolder deep blues, black, mid-century furniture & contemporary patterns.

This Old House NEW

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Moody Blues

Laura Lee Home

Previously used as an office, this space had an awkwardly placed window to the left of the fireplace. By removing the window and building a bookcase to match the existing, the room feels balanced and symmetrical. Panel molding was added (by the homeowner!) and the walls were lacquered a deep navy. Bold modern green lounge chairs and a trio of crystal pendants make this cozy lounge next level. A console with upholstered ottomans keeps cocktails at the ready while adding two additional seats.

Cottage Style Redesign

A la Maison Home and Lifestyle LLC

Family room is a blend of traditional and cottage.
This is an example of a traditional living room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and coffered.

Ranch House Great Room

Marin Design Co.

Living room and sitting room. This picture displays the wall casings and room divide between living and sitting room.
Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Residential Spaces

Riverbend Mill

Traditional living room in Bridgeport with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Heather Project

White Horse Design

Inspiration for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Philadelphia with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Fireplace Built-In

Feegrade Contracting

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Canfield Gardens

Omniform

Photo of a traditional living room in London with medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured walls.

Sitting Room

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Inspiration for a traditional formal open concept living room in Philadelphia with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Pinnacle Remodel

Katie Grace Designs

Inspiration for a traditional formal living room in Little Rock with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Appleby Place

Pizzale Design Inc.

The living room offers a large space for the homeowners to socialize and entertain, while maintaining the comfort of their home. It outlooks into the kitchen and dining room spaces to offer an open concept floor plan, while still having defined rooms.

Berkshire Country House

PictureFrame.TV

Here's a traditional Berkshire Country House with one of our bespoke MirrorTV products above the fireplace.
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Berkshire with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, blue walls and brown floor.

Traditional Rambler

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a traditional formal living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv and blue floor.

Palm Beach Waterfront- Florida

Cullman and Kravis

Traditional living room in New York with red walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

South London Family Home

KG Lifestyle & Interiors Ltd

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a traditional formal living room in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Home Staging

Salles Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Columbia Victorian

Bellingham Bay Builders

After many years of careful consideration and planning, these clients came to us with the goal of restoring this home’s original Victorian charm while also increasing its livability and efficiency. From preserving the original built-in cabinetry and fir flooring, to adding a new dormer for the contemporary master bathroom, careful measures were taken to strike this balance between historic preservation and modern upgrading. Behind the home’s new exterior claddings, meticulously designed to preserve its Victorian aesthetic, the shell was air sealed and fitted with a vented rainscreen to increase energy efficiency and durability. With careful attention paid to the relationship between natural light and finished surfaces, the once dark kitchen was re-imagined into a cheerful space that welcomes morning conversation shared over pots of coffee. Every inch of this historical home was thoughtfully considered, prompting countless shared discussions between the home owners and ourselves. The stunning result is a testament to their clear vision and the collaborative nature of this project. Photography by Radley Muller Photography Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services

Traditional Kitchen remodel

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

Renovated fireplace and mantel. See the screened porch outdoor living addition in another of my projects. Construction by CG&S Design-Build Photography by Tommy Kile

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Medium Hardwood 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.