Victorian Alcoves Bookcase style Face frame with decorative moulding Two door cabinet Fully spray painted to clients colour of choice Dulux Ravens Flight Brass Hinges and Handles

Moroccan and Victorian

Design by the Jonathans

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Victorian House with a Modern Twist

In Ex Design

Credit: Photography by Matt Round Photography.
Design ideas for a traditional living room in Devon with blue walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Cow Hollow Victorian

Melanie Stewart Designs

Photography by Open Homes. Partial design of space done by Melanie Stewart for Wick Design 2006 completed by Melanie Stewart Interior Design 2012.
This is an example of a traditional formal living room in Boise with blue walls and a standard fireplace.

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.

Wainscot

Works From Wood

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional enclosed living room in Cincinnati with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Clifton

Painting The Clouds With Sunshine

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and no tv.

Castle Estate

iQuarters

Of course, to have music playing in every room, a movie viewable throughout the house, and security cameras all require a substantial amount of behind the scenes work!

Keast

TSG Renovations

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

Another collaboration with Trinity Interior Designs

Paint the Town Green

A real home in Wandsworth who chose Trinity Interior Design to restyle their home. Paint the Town Green were taken on to undertake all the decorating.

Moroccan and Victorian

Design by the Jonathans

Photo of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Bridgeport with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Internal Factory Style Doors

Newton & Slate

Internal factory style doors for revamped hallway and living room.
Mid-sized traditional formal living room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

San Francisco Victorian

AND Interior Design Studio

AND Interior Design Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

South London Villa

Bear René LLP

A bright living room with deep blue Inchyra Blue Farrow and Ball painted walls adding warmth alongside the warm wood tones in the furniture and colourful fabrics. Striking rug from The Rug Company

Face frame bookcase alcoves

MY Wood Designs Ltd

Victorian Alcoves Bookcase style Face frame with decorative moulding Two door cabinet Fully spray painted to clients colour of choice Dulux Ravens Flight Brass Hinges and Handles

Victorian Home | Historical Renovations

Suzanne Winston and Associates

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no tv, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

South London Family Home

KG Lifestyle & Interiors Ltd

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.

Livingroom

Chris Sutherland Photography

This is an example of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Victorian Living Room Design Photos with Blue Walls

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.