North London Victorian Property - Living Room

Completely refurbished Victorian lounge with bespoke joinery and window dressings. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Strait Lane Home

Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and a plaster fireplace surround.

Period Property Alcove Storage

Hanks of Burton

Photo of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in West Midlands with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Södra Storgatan 19A

Bjurfors Skåne

Bjurfors/ SE360
Photo of a small traditional enclosed living room in Other with white walls, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, light hardwood floors, no tv and beige floor.

Victorian Renovation | San Francisco, CA

Domus Design Group

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Windsor Arch

Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces

Inspiration for a small traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with blue walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Deep Blue London

Anca Rotaru Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional living room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and wood walls.

Antique Wooden Row House

Filament Architecture Studio, PLLC

Who says living in a vintage home is hard? We want to light a fire and open a book, or drink a glass of wine after the kids have gone to bed. Our client found a delicate mantel vintage decorative tiles and a metal insert which was paired with a light green tile surround. A custom built-in bookcase hides a heater and air conditioner. The plaster ceiling was lightly repaired to retain its imperfections. With the mid century furniture this is a space I want to live in.

Living Room Design for a Victorian Terrace in Redland, Bristol

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

We created a botanical-inspired scheme for this Victorian terrace living room updating the wall colour to Inchyra Blue on the walls and including a pop a colour in the lamp shades. We redesigned the floorplan to make the room practical and comfortable. Built-in storage in a complementary blue was introduced to keep the tv area tidy. We included two matching side tables in an aged bronze finish with a bevelled glass top and mirrored bottom shelves to maximise the light. We sourced and supplied the furniture and accessories including the Made to Measure Olive Green Sofa and soft furnishings.

North London Renovation and Extension

Robert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors

Lincoln Road is our renovation and extension of a Victorian house in East Finchley, North London. It was driven by the will and enthusiasm of the owners, Ed and Elena, who's desire for a stylish and contemporary family home kept the project focused on achieving their goals. Our design contrasts restored Victorian interiors with a strikingly simple, glass and timber kitchen extension - and matching loft home office.

Private House, West Kensington, London

Layzell Architects

Traditional living room in London with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Kensington town house

VSP Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional formal living room in Dorset with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and no tv.

Shingle Style Carriage House - Living Room

Frank Shirley Architects

Photo by Randy O'Rourke www.rorphotos.com
Design ideas for a large traditional living room in Boston with a tile fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Victorian Update

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

London family residence

Susan Fisher Photography

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Traditional living room in London with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone 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.

Lower Haight Victorian

APJ Interiors LLC

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

London Terrace Sitting Rom

Decorbuddi

We chose a beautiful inky blue for this London Living room to feel fresh in the daytime when the sun streams in and cozy in the evening when it would otherwise feel quite cold. The colour also complements the original fireplace tiles. We took the colour across the walls and woodwork, including the alcoves, and skirting boards, to create a perfect seamless finish. Balanced by the white floor, shutters and lampshade there is just enough light to keep it uplifting and atmospheric. The final additions were a complementary green velvet sofa, luxurious touches of gold and brass and a glass table and mirror to make the room sparkle by bouncing the light from the metallic finishes across the glass and onto the mirror

Iconic Architectural Preservation - Kenilworth, IL

Scott Simpson Design + Build

Preservation of historic details like the tray ceiling and even leaded glass windows replicated by borrowing on designs from the George Maher archive.

All Fireplace Surrounds 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.