St. Roch Cottage Renovation and Addition

SNAP Real Estate Photography
Mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New Orleans with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Circus tent inspired turret

Cirqua Studio

Tent room in silk to create intimate conversation area
Small traditional formal enclosed living room in Columbus with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Mansion in May

Alan Schatzberg & Associates, Inc.

Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Kensington Apartments United

TylerMandic Ltd

TV room / Snug and library Tyler Mandic Ltd
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in London with a library, white walls, carpet, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Victorian Residence

Kass & Associates

Halkin Mason Photography
This is an example of a traditional living room in Philadelphia with marble floors, no fireplace and no tv.

My Work

Designs & Interiors by The Upholstery Shop

Mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in DC Metro with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Complete Home Renovation of 100-Year-Old Victorian

Heritage Homes Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

San Ysidro Beverly Hills

Creative Builders

This is an example of a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fort Worth Spanish Style Architecture

Kay Genua Designs

Danny Piassick
Traditional formal enclosed living room in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Brilliant Drapery Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Contemporary Theater Ideas

A Sound Decision Inc.

Expansive traditional formal open concept living room in Tampa with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Greenwich Seven Oaks Designer Showhouse Music Room

Vandamm Interiors

Vandamm Interiors by Victoria Vandamm
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in New York with brown walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Armstrong-Rustic Restorations

CMH Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Colorfully Refined Living Room

Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Chicago with no tv, yellow walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Notting Hill

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and stylish districts in London. This apartment is situated at Hereford Road, on a 19th century building, where Guglielmo Marconi (the pioneer of wireless communication) lived for a year; now the home of my clients, a french couple. The owners desire was to celebrate the building's past while also reflecting their own french aesthetic, so we recreated victorian moldings, cornices and rosettes. We also found an iron fireplace, inspired by the 19th century era, which we placed in the living room, to bring that cozy feeling without loosing the minimalistic vibe. We installed customized cement tiles in the bathroom and the Burlington London sanitaires, combining both french and british aesthetic. We decided to mix the traditional style with modern white bespoke furniture. All the apartment is in bright colors, with the exception of a few details, such as the fireplace and the kitchen splash back: bold accents to compose together with the neutral colors of the space. We have found the best layout for this small space by creating light transition between the pieces. First axis runs from the entrance door to the kitchen window, while the second leads from the window in the living area to the window in the bedroom. Thanks to this alignment, the spatial arrangement is much brighter and vaster, while natural light comes to every room in the apartment at any time of the day. Ola Jachymiak Studio

Georgian Manor

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

Photo by Southern Exposure Photography. Photo owned by Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC.
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed living room in Charlotte with a music area, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

The Villa

Simpson & Voyle

This reception room, bathed in the rich, deep hue of Obsidian Green, exudes a sense of sophistication and modernity. The color choice is bold and enveloping, creating a striking backdrop for the white ceiling and intricate cornicing that adds a classical touch. The room is thoughtfully curated with a mix of contemporary and traditional elements. In the first view, the plush, off-white sofa adorned with velvet cushions in mustard and rust invites relaxation and comfort. The sideboard, a crisp white, contrasts with the dark walls, topped with a blue-and-white porcelain urn that echoes classic aesthetics. The flat-screen television is mounted unobtrusively, blending seamlessly into the modern lifestyle.

Historic Victorian Renovation

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed living room in Atlanta with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

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.

Our Work

Turkish Carpet INC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional formal open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Victorian Living Room Design Photos with No Fireplace

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.