Large traditional open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Victorian-Era Influenced Home in Shepherds Bush

TEMZA

Small traditional formal enclosed living room in London with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Bellport, NY Renovation

David Neff, Architect

Bellport, NY living room renovation
Design ideas for a traditional living room in New York with blue walls and a tile fireplace surround.

New Traditional- Whole Home Update

Curtain Couture

Large traditional formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Victorian Library

Nu Shapes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Oil Maintenance Project

Hayasa Flooring Design, Inc

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

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.

South Orange Victorian

Atelier Davis

Traditional formal living room in Other with white walls, a wood fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Antique Fireplace

Pittet Architecturals

Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Windows

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Викторианский Гостиная

Design ideas for a traditional formal open concept living room in Moscow with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

1870's Second Empire Style

Peter LaBau, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Orange County with red walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and black floor.

Whitchurch Victorian Drawing Room

Laura Porter Interior Design

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Hampshire with blue walls, carpet, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor and panelled walls.

Tuscan Tradition

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

The elegant living area is fit for large entertaining or a sitting comfortably around the fireplace. It has a beautiful view of the outdoor swimming pool and is open to the Entry, Kitchen, and Dining Room. Distressed exposed beams and hand scraped hickory wood floors run through these areas tying everything together beautifully. Inlaid tile arches with wood and marble flooring define the space in a very special way. The clients worked with the collaborative efforts of builders Ron and Fred Parker, architect Don Wheaton, and interior designer Robin Froesche to create this incredible home.

Portrait Series

Maple Mountain Fireplaces

There once was a time when families spent the evening gathered happily around a warm flame, not a television. The Windsor Arch evokes this era, providing timeless beauty and bold craftsmanship. As Victorian castings accompany highlighted chrome, flames within radiate steady, even heat for many years to come. Unique in design and function, the Windsor Arch combines modern technology with a subtle hint of distinction and elegance from a time once forgotten.

Victorian Library

Nu Shapes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Born & Bred Studio - Reception Room, Dartmouth park

Born & Bred Studio

This is an example of a large traditional formal open concept living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, green floor and wallpaper.

Breckenridge Victorian Home w Ralph Lauren Design

Design One Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Moody Victorian Home

Paper + Pate Photography

Inspiration for a traditional living room in Los Angeles with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Spectacular flat renovation

Architect Your Home

This elegant room with its dark walls is a sumptuous space that also incorporates an oval dining table.
This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.