Cosmetic remodel and completely styled 100 year old Victorian Terrace in the CBD of Newcastle, NSW. Total investment - approx $50,000.00 Return on investment - approx $230,000.00 Photos taken by Turnstyle Living.

Victorian Apartment Face Lift

F. John LaBarba Construction

F. John LaBarba
Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

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.

Paint Color Consultation

MP DESIGN

Photo credit: Manuela Paparella
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed living room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

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

Historic Riverview Estate

New Blue Construction

New exposed beams and custom fireplace wrap highlight the attached Living Room Photos: Christian Stewart Photography
Large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Total Restoration - La France - Atlanta

The Baldwin Architectural Group

Mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Atlanta with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Our Work

Kristen Morrison Interiors (Poplar House Bedding)

Inspiration for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Nashville with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Full Home Renovation

Kent Ahrenhold, Architect

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Balmain cottage - living room

INSIDESIGN

Design: INSIDESIGN Photo: Joshua Witheford
Design ideas for a traditional enclosed living room in Sydney with purple walls, porcelain floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround and red floor.

Stanwood Custom Home

John Piazza Jr Construction & Remodeling

Inspiration for a large traditional living room in Seattle with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Custom Window Treatments

Brilliant Drapery Design Inc.

Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

BASEMENT EXTENSION ON ST GEORGES ROAD FLAT

KLC Architects

The Lower ground floor entrance is via the front of the building. Enter into the living room followed by the dining and kitchen to the rear with a light colour atmosphere to capture and reflect as much sunlight into the new spaces.

Residential Interiors

Emma Wood Photos

Emma Wood
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Sussex with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

The Davis Mantel

Custom Trim & Supply

Custom Design & Build by; " DBero Mantels "
This is an example of a large traditional living room in Houston with a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Grand Old Dame gets a restoration! during renovation.

Alpha 1 Builders

Original fireplace waiting for the artwork to dress it.
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed living room in Auckland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Historic Riverview Estate

New Blue Construction

New exposed beams and custom fireplace wrap highlight the attached Living Room Photos: Christian Stewart Photography
Photo of a large traditional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Quick-Step laminate

Fenland Carpets and Flooring Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

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 Family House - London SW4

Anna Standish Interiors

Design ideas for a traditional living room in London with a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, white walls, dark hardwood floors and no tv.

Victorian Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround

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.