This elegant living area is formal enough to entertain royalty yet so comfortable and airy for a family to hang out in. It's modular of course.
This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

North London Terraced House

Patience Designs Studio Ltd

The ground floor was also fully remodelled, removing any internal walls and creating a huge open plan space linking with the basement level below. Bespoke furniture, traditional staircase and eclectic furniture were all used to the keep a cozy feeling in what is a very modern design.

Point Piper Home

Jessica Iliffe Designs

Repainted all woodwork and walls to freshen up the house Jessica Iliffe
Inspiration for an expansive traditional living room in Singapore with ceramic floors.

Belfast Victorian Home

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Victorian sitting room transformation with bespoke joinery and modern lighting. Louvre shutters used to create space and light in the sitting room whilst decadent velvet curtains are used in the dining room. Stunning artwork was the inspiration behind this room.

Moroccan and Victorian

Design by the Jonathans

Large traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Victorian / Edwardian House Remodel, Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

The living room and dining room are linked in sentiment and design. A consistent millwork stain color was developed to set the tone in all the rooms, and to create continuity throughout the house. Featuring beautiful, handcarved, wood columns, this living / dining room contains a glimpse "days gone by." We love the natural light and the banded, antique lighting fixtures. Victorian / Edwardian House Remodel, Seattle, WA. Photography by Chris Gromek and Paula McHugh

Clay Nelson Portfolio

C.A. Nelson Architecture Group, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and a tile fireplace surround.

Hawthorn Victorian Renovation and Extension

Sherbrooke Design and Construction

Designed and built by Sherbrooke design and Construction to maximize a relatively small 450 square block, this home is surprisingly spacious as you set foot inside. A wonderful home flooded with natural light, featuring rusted pressed metal printed wallpaper, breathtaking slabs of Calcutta marble, alfresco ceiling heat panels, fans and a pool.

Victorian House

ANNA DUVAL DESIGNS

Lisa Petrole
Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Living room - Library area

Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors

Large traditional enclosed living room in London with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6

Brosh Architects

Living room's Library
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in London with dark hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Victorian townhouse living room

Yeo Design

A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.

My Work

BUILDERS WEST INC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Decorator Showhouse Rooms

Steven Richards and Associates, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

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.

Modern Victorian - New Construction

Melissa Blackwood Homes & Interiors

This formal parlor features glass French doors, an oval window, custom mantle and mirrored overmantel, a marble fireplace surround, custom wainscoting and a stepped tray ceiling with multiple layers of crown molding. A tufted velvet chesterfield sofa, leather wingback chairs, a marble cocktail table, mirrored side tables and crystal lamps complete the room.

Sarto collection Lignum - SOLID WOOD

User

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and white walls.

The Captain's Quarters

CK Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Downtown Historic Home

Haute Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Charleston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Dublin Living Room Makeover

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Living Room with hard wood floors, white wainscoting, gold accents, dark ceiling, white walls
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Columbus with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Victorian Living Room Design Photos

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 Victorian 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 Victorian living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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.