Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and red floor.

Northern Virginia Home

Goodwin Heart Pine Company

1800sf 5-1/4” River-Recovered Midnight Heart Pine Select. Also bought 25LF of 5-1/2” Bull Nosed Trim.
Large traditional open concept living room in DC Metro with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

Living Rooms

Robert Burg Design

Silverleaf Project - Robert Burg Design
This is an example of a traditional formal living room in Phoenix with red floor.

Brick Pavers with Wood Pickets

French-Brown Floors Co.

Reclaimed split brick pavers with wood pickets - a classic French-Brown floor. Please visit our website at www.french-brown.com to see more of our work.

Hope Ranch Spanish Colonial

Allen Construction

Living room & fireplace Architect: Thompson Naylor Interior Design: Shannon Scott Design Photography: Jason Rick
This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Santa Luz House Remodel

Renae Farley Designs

This furniture was reused and some recovered from a past house. The area rug is the antique washed look. We removed existing bookshelves in the 2 alcoves and replaced them with antiqued mirrors to open the space up.

Den

Long and Long Design

Photos by Jean Allsopp Photography
Inspiration for a traditional living room in Birmingham with white walls, carpet and red floor.

Tibetan Carpet

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Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with a freestanding tv and red floor.

Loft di lusso a Bologna - Sala Oro

RistrutturABILMENTE Team

Design ideas for an expansive traditional loft-style living room in Bologna with white walls, marble floors, red floor and vaulted.

Piano Room

Lisa Petersen

Design ideas for a traditional enclosed living room in Austin with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Fireplace Omega in Colombus, Ohio

Omega Stone Mantels

Cast Stone. Cast Stone Mantels. Fireplace Design Ideas. Fireplace Mantels. Fireplace Surrounds. Mantel Design. Omega. Omega Mantels, Omega Mantels Of Stone. Cast Stone Fireplace. Traditional. White Wall. Blue sofa. Red Floor. Fireplace Screen. TV Over Fireplace. Formal. Living Space.

Deepwater Mediterranean Estate, The Sanctuary

ibi designs

Ed Butera
Traditional living room in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and red floor.

GREAT ROOM

K. Rue Designs, LLC

After consultation with the clients, K. Rue Designs provided a rendering of the potential the great room fireplace wall. Coordinating with the exisitng TV and firebox location, the wall was still completely transformed and dramatized for the clients desired effect. An almost exact replica of the rendering was produced. With special help from the contractor, this gorgeous molding treatment on an otherwise plain wall was created. An intricate faux iron piece especially made for this fireplace trim out keeps one ventilation outlet completely hidden. As for the other, a white vent cover does its best to fade into the white molding. Splitface stone covers the fireplace in a textural display. New lighting on the floor and faceplace front create a dewy glow with the large windows. Upon entering the space, the back of two gorgeous wood carved chairs welcome guests to sit and enjoy the view.

Faidherbe

WTF/A Architectes Associés

WTF/A Architectes Associés
This is an example of a traditional living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Brookline Living Room

Denyne Designs

This transitional living room features built-ins surrounding a gas fireplace in front of which the spacious sofas provide an intimate seating area for conversation and games. The soft gray walls provide a neutral backdrop for vibrant pops of red and black used throughout from the one-of-a-kind artwork to the red and black books, throw pillows and blankets Continuing the color scheme the red and black area rug anchors the seating with the various finishes on the coffee table from tile to wood to wrought-iron legs finishing off this polished space.

Curtains & Valances

Budget Blinds of Springfield

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Boston with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

villa firenze

Matteo Nieddu

Inspiration for a traditional formal enclosed living room in Rome with white walls, a standard fireplace and red floor.

Traditional

Modifica Interiors LLC

Robert Benson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with a standard fireplace, carpet and red floor.

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Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a large traditional enclosed living room in Other with brick floors, a wood fireplace surround, a home bar, brown walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, red floor, timber and wood walls.

Living Romm

IMB Staging & Redesign

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and red floor.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Red Floor

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.