Manhattan Apartment inspired by the Federal Style

The Living Room is inspired by the Federal style. The elaborate plaster ceiling was designed by Tom Felton and fabricated by Foster Reeve's Studio. Coffers and ornament are derived from the classic details interpreted at the time of the early American colonies. The mantle was also designed by Tom to continue the theme of the room. Chris Cooper photographer.

Munn Architecture Kitchens

MA Studios

Large traditional open concept living room in Denver with orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Kährs Chevron – chic, classic looks with a modern twist!

Kahrs

Kährs Chevron – chic, classic looks with a modern twist. Kährs has introduced a new patterned wood floor collection for Spring 2016. Offered in four on-trend colour tones, new Chevron creates a classical parquet-look with speed and ease. Matching frameboards can then be used around the edge of a room, to create a border for the stunning design. Unlike traditional parquet staves which are glued down piece-by-piece, Kährs’ Chevron has a modern, plank format – measuring 1848x300x15mm - which is fast to install. The angled chevron pattern and ingenious ‘parallelogram’ short ends create the continuous V-shaped design, which is further emphasized by a bevelled edge. All boards are brushed to create a tactile lived-in look, which complements the warm white, weathered grey, classic brown and dark brown colour tones and the lively oak graining. Kährs Chevron has a multi-layered construction, made up of a sustainable oak surface layer and a plywood core. This eco-friendly, engineered format makes the floor more stable and ideal for installation over underfloor heating.

Gardener's Retreat

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., The living room is inviting and warm with coral walls reflecting the custom color mix of the stone fireplace. Shaped stone slabs fireplace surround reflect the craftsman style. The ceiling has a beamed cove and is painted with a high sheen white. There is a comfortable seating area and another stone niche beside the fireplace for the television.

Townhouse Renovation

Judge Skelton Smith Architects

Christopher Schuch
Design ideas for a traditional formal living room in Boston with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Nouvelle vie d'un canapé Louis Philippe

Delion tapissier décorateur

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room with orange walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Lakeshore East

Instinctive Interiors, LLC

Vintage chairs repainted with high gloss white and chevron fabric from the Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection for Schumacher.
Design ideas for a small traditional enclosed living room in Chicago with orange walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Chelsea Apartment

Robin Henry Studio

Nick Johnson, Photographer
Design ideas for a small traditional formal living room in New York with orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a concealed tv and beige floor.

Living Room

Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design

Large traditional enclosed living room in London with orange walls, carpet and a built-in media wall.

Traditional Living Room

Photo of a traditional living room in Tampa with orange walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Woodworking Projects

Three Oaks Woodworking

Design ideas for a small traditional loft-style living room in Other with orange walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Meydenbauer Residence

Andrea Braund Interiors

Photo of a traditional living room in Seattle with orange walls and a stone fireplace surround.

Lake Forest, Colorful Renewal

Kim Armstrong

Michael Hunter Interior Photography
Mid-sized traditional living room in Dallas with a library, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Southborough Residence - Living Room

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with orange walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Rock and Roll Condo in Chicago featured in Luxe

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Photo of a traditional living room in Chicago with orange walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Portfolio

Manhattan Textiles

Traditional formal enclosed living room in Milwaukee with orange walls and carpet.

Boathouse

Scott W Bartholomew Architecture

J Weiland
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with orange walls and medium hardwood floors.

Portfolio

David Boyes Home Concepts

This is an example of a traditional living room in Toronto with a library, orange walls and a standard fireplace.

Sausalito Home

Ann Brown

Jay Graham
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with orange walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and carpet.

Manhattan Apartment inspired by the Federal Style

Studio 511

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Orange Walls

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.