Entering through an adorned hallway, the Art Nouveau Wood Medallion welcomes you to the family room and adds depth and dimension to a traditional floor.

Simple and Effective Upgraded Electric Fireplace

Pure Stoves & Fireplaces Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Hertfordshire with red walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

new bay window treatment

A & J Interiors, LLC

My client wanted to update the look of her living,dining and family rooms. She wanted to replace the swags and cascades in the bay windows with something more current. Since the bays were in the front of the house we created a consistent look from the street while still giving each space its own personality. In the living room, the deep wall color is the perfect backdrop for these beautiful embroidered window treatments. Debi Pinelli, A&J Interiors, LLC

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Rite Way Custom Homes

Photo of a large traditional open concept living room in Chicago with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Fords Colony in Williamsburg

WeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes & Neighborhoods

Glenn Bashaw with Images in Light
This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Napoleon Fireplace Design Gallery

National Home Comfort Center

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with red walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Design Projects

Defining Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional living room in Raleigh with red walls and light hardwood floors.

Darien Renovation

Segerson Builders

Red painted living room with fireplace and gray painted beams.
Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Entertainment Rooms

Frame to Finish Remodeling

Photo of a traditional open concept living room in Milwaukee with red walls and carpet.

Previous projects

Farmore Interiors

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with red walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Ornate Custom Drapery in Northbrook, Illinois

Custom Drapery Workroom

High end custom drapes in Northbrook Illinois with exotic fabrics and African Rods. Luxury living with ornate sheers, panels, valances, and drapery accents.

Peckham Hill

Kim Macumber Interiors

Emily O'Brien
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Boston with a library, red walls and dark hardwood floors.

Beautiful Eneregy Efficient windows

Galaxy Building Services

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Dallas with red walls and dark hardwood floors.

Picturesque Princess Anne

12/12 Architects & Planners

2-story addition to this historic 1894 Princess Anne Victorian. Family room, new full bath, relocated half bath, expanded kitchen and dining room, with Laundry, Master closet and bathroom above. Wrap-around porch with gazebo. Photos by 12/12 Architects and Robert McKendrick Photography.

Bedroom Drapes

Draperies To Go

Mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Miami with red walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc.

Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)

We designed this space for the Toronto Interior Design show's Grand Marnier "Red Lounge" competition. Our space titled “Senses” was to embody all things warm and luxurious. The subtle aroma of orange, warm red, textured fabrics and the taste of quality cognac. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.

CBC Photos

Chuck Bennett Contracting, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Charleston with red walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Fords Colony in Williamsburg

WeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes & Neighborhoods

Glenn Bashaw with Images in Light
Photo of a traditional living room in Other with a library, red walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Our Work

Panama Properties

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with red walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Room Addition

Spivey Remodeling

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

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Red 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.