Photo of a large traditional formal living room in Devon with medium hardwood floors and wallpaper.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional living room in Yokohama with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

優しい音楽が流れる愛犬との愛溢れる住まい

Office SPIRAL

奥に見えているダイニング側は、お手持ちの家具を置いています。手前リビング側は新しく購入した家具でしつらえているので、壁紙を切り替えて空間をゆるく分けています。
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Osaka with pink walls, carpet, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

High Gloss Ceiling - Pompano Beach

ECO CEILING INC

High Gloss Stretch Ceiling in a living room!
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and wallpaper.

アメリカから輸入したアイアンデザインの室内ガラスドア

伊藤建築デザイン一級建築士事務所

内装や家具は、あくまでもホワイトを基調に。アクセントには奥様のお好きな藤色とワインレッドをポイントに。
This is an example of a large traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

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.

Victorian Living Room

Leanne Lyons Interiors

Muted dark bold colours creating a warm snug ambience in this plush Victorian Living Room. Furnishings and succulent plants are paired with striking yellow accent furniture with soft rugs and throws to make a stylish yet inviting living space for the whole family, including the dog.

AEL Living Room

An Edited Lifestyle

Small traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

ブリティッシュ　煉瓦の家

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

塔屋のあるリビングルーム
Photo of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Yokohama with beige walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Restoration and redecoration of a Grade II listed mansion

Vibrans Interiors

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Devon with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

モールが映えるシックなリビング

株式会社いそざきや

Large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

モリスと民芸家具でつくるアーツ＆クラフトインテリア

Class S interior design（住吉さやか）

陶器の水鉢を鉢カバーとして使用しました。
Mid-sized traditional living room in Yokohama with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Eat-in Kitchen Expansion

12/12 Architects & Planners

This home had plenty of square footage, but in all the wrong places. The old opening between the dining and living rooms was filled in, and the kitchen relocated into the former dining room, allowing for a large opening between the new kitchen / breakfast room with the existing living room. The kitchen relocation, in the corner of the far end of the house, allowed for cabinets on 3 walls, with a 4th side of peninsula. The long exterior wall, formerly kitchen cabinets, was replaced with a full wall of glass sliding doors to the back deck adjacent to the new breakfast / dining space. Rubbed wood cabinets were installed throughout the kitchen as well as at the desk workstation and buffet storage.

羽生結弦選手の大ファン！写真を飾って

伊藤建築デザイン一級建築士事務所

くつろぎと癒しの空間で暮らす
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

花園町の家リノベーション

有限会社浄法寺工務店

This is an example of an expansive traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

モールが映えるシックなリビング

株式会社いそざきや

Large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

High Gloss Ceiling - Pompano Beach

ECO CEILING INC

High Gloss Stretch Ceiling in a living room!
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and wallpaper.

LDK

栄和興産株式会社

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Nagoya with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, yellow floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

存在感あるネイビー色ガルバリウム銅板の装い

SCHOOL BUS OSAKA｜スクールバス空間設計

Design ideas for a small traditional open concept living room in Osaka with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

癒しの大人女子エステサロン

インテリアデザイン R

サロンのリビング、癒し空間、大人女子
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, no tv, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Traditional Living Room Design Photos with Wallpaper

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.