Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and wallpaper.

In-law Suite Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Chicago with brown walls, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper, a library and medium hardwood floors.

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）

ご主人様こだわりのオーディオ機器がぴったり入る受注生産のテレビボード。完成まで1ヶ月お待ちいただきました。
Photo 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.

リビング収納　テレビ台

Orcasa

壁面に下地補強を施し、壁付けの壁面収納を設置。後からエコカラットプラス（ディニタ）を設置しました。エコカラットプラスはデザインだけでなく調湿・においの吸着・水拭き掃除もでき機能性があります。
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional living room in Other with blue walls, plywood floors, a freestanding tv, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

結婚式を思い出させる「エレガントな階段の家」

株式会社セレクトホーム

お客様がたくさん来られるので約17帖のリビングで広々としています。和室も4.5帖あるので寛ぐには十分の広さですね。
Traditional formal open concept living room in Kobe with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white 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

This is an example of a 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.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

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.

ホワイトエレガントにパープルをポイントに

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。
Large traditional open concept living room in Other with white walls, plywood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, beige floor, wallpaper 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dewils社との出会い　キッチンから始まった家づくり

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

6m近い吹き抜けに天井から流れるようなスワッグバランカーテン
Design ideas for a traditional formal open concept living room in Tokyo with yellow walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

リビングからのキッチン

有限会社津田木材店一級建築事務所

ＬＤＫの広やかな空間でキッチンを中心に料理、食事、趣味、休息がここで行われる。
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept living room in Kyoto with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

花園町の家リノベーション

有限会社浄法寺工務店

Photo 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）

カーテンでお部屋の表情も変わります
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.

家族が集まる、生まれ変わった暖かい家

ライフスタイルデザインオフィス　ワンズプラス

縁側部分を取り込んだリビング。壁、天井、窓の断熱性能を上げ、冬の日差しをふんだんに取り込んでぽかぽかなリビング。
Inspiration for a small traditional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, plywood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

美しい弧を描くサーキュラー階段のある家

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

塔屋のあるフレンチヘリンボーンがを採用したリビングダイニング。以前からお使いの輸入家具やアンティーク照明がアクセント。
Design ideas for a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, wallpaper and wallpaper.

煉瓦造りの重厚さとエレガントな洋館　S.American Elegant Villa

株式会社ハウスコンシェルジュ東京

ヴィクトリアンスタイルを踏襲した個性的なフォーマルリビング。ベイウィンドウにはアメリカ製窓と輸入カーテン。その外にも壁紙や無垢床やペンキ仕上げも全て輸入品。輸入住宅のテイストを存分に演出しました。また、抜群の気密断熱性があり、全館床暖房で省エネで快適な空間です。
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal living room in Other with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed tv, brown floor, 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.