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Formal Living Room
Formal Living Room
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This Italian Villa formal living room features dark wood accents and furniture creating a moody feel to the space. With a built-in fireplace as the focal point, this room opens up into the outdoor patio. A grand piano sits in the corner.
English-French Manor House Remodel
English-French Manor House Remodel
Fiorito Interior DesignFiorito Interior Design
It is sometimes a surprise what beauty can lurk under the surface of a room. A client with a 1970s kitchen and eat-in area cut up by an unwieldy peninsula was desperate for it to reflect her love of all things English-and-French-Manor-Home. Working closely with my client, we removed the peninsula in favor of a lovely free-standing island that we painted a shade of French Blue. This is topped with Old World sink hardware (note the ceramic HOT and COLD medallions on the faucets!) and a gorgeous marble counter with a very special edge profile that evokes an antique French Boulangerie counter from the 1910s. Pendants with patinaed metal shades over the island further the charming Old World feel. Handmade white and blue tiles laid in a quilted diamond pattern cover the backsplash, and the remainder of the cabinetry at the perimeter is in a warm cream tone. The eat-in near the fireplace got a cozy treatment with custom seat cushions and window seat bench cushions in a classic blue-and-white Toile de Jouy matching the island stools. The nearby living room got a similar treatment. We removed dark wood paneling and dark carpeting in favor of a light sky blue wall and lighter wood flooring. A new rug with the appearance of an heirloom, a new grand-scaled sofa, and some of my client’s precious antiques helped take the room from 70s rec room to English Sitting Room. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva
Alta Vista Kitchen & Living Areas
Alta Vista Kitchen & Living Areas
Preferred Kitchen & BathPreferred Kitchen & Bath
Квартира в историческом центре Москвы
Квартира в историческом центре Москвы
Бурдейная СветланаБурдейная Светлана
Фрагмент гостиной, зона тв. Использованы кресло и столик Dantone Home, диван Full House, растения Trezz collection, шторы Daylight
Modern English Cottage
Modern English Cottage
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
Harmony Home - Broadview Homes
Harmony Home - Broadview Homes
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
We are extremely proud of this client home as it was done during the 1st shutdown in 2020 while working remotely! Working with our client closely, we completed all of their selections on time for their builder, Broadview Homes. Combining contemporary finishes with warm greys and light woods make this home a blend of comfort and style. The white clean lined hoodfan by Hammersmith, and the floating maple open shelves by Woodcraft Kitchens create a natural elegance. The black accents and contemporary lighting by Cartwright Lighting make a statement throughout the house. We love the central staircase, the grey grounding cabinetry, and the brightness throughout the home. This home is a showstopper, and we are so happy to be a part of the amazing team!
Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
Reminiscent of an old world lodge, this sophisticated retreat marries the crispness of white and the vitality of wood. The distressed wood floors establish the design with coordinating beams above in the light-soaked vaulted ceiling. Floor: 6-3/4” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | Victorian Collection | Tuscany edge | medium distressed | color Bronze | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Durango
Durango
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.
Updated, Unique Glam-Modern-Spanish/Colonial
Updated, Unique Glam-Modern-Spanish/Colonial
S Interior DesignS Interior Design
Custom designed light colored sofas (ALTA Performance Fabrics) sit parallel to each other. In the middle a trio of unique, custom nesting tables with gold frames and embossed leather tops al sit upon a beautiful wool carpet with geometry that complements the accent pillow fabrics and the fireplace tile surround which was new to the space. The contemporary artwork in a textured high gloss fame hung above the fireplace mantel creates a WOW focal point in the room. Carefully curated accessories and accent lamps and ceiling hung fixtures create a design story unique to the client.
Bayfront Home with Cusom Cabinetry by Eastburn Woodworks
Bayfront Home with Cusom Cabinetry by Eastburn Woodworks
UserUser
Freeman - Classic Modern Kitchen
Freeman - Classic Modern Kitchen
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Classic Modern new construction home featuring custom finishes throughout. A warm, earthy palette, brass fixtures, tone-on-tone accents make this home a one-of-a-kind.
The Northridge
The Northridge
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Traditional Tudor
Traditional Tudor
WhimsilyWhimsily
Westlake || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Westlake || Remodel || Austin, Texas
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Grade 2 Listed Cottage
Grade 2 Listed Cottage
Forbes Rix DesignForbes Rix Design
Patterned & Playful
Patterned & Playful
Monarch & MakerMonarch & Maker
This living room is the perfect blend of modern sophistication and playful charm. Adding pops of color to the room with vibrant decor pieces, colorful throw pillows, and patterned drapery. Looking up, you'll notice the shiplap ceiling and exposed wooden beams that add a touch of textual detailing to the space.
Harbor View
Harbor View
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Durango
Durango
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.
Updated Great Room
Updated Great Room
DANIELLE Interior Design & DecorDANIELLE Interior Design & Decor
This built-in window seat creates not only extra seating in this small living room but adds a cozy spot to curl up and read a book. A niche spot in the home adding storage and fun!

Traditional Living Room with Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

Looking for traditional living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are traditional living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or classic layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Traditional Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of traditional wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of classic living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are traditional small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of classic small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for traditional small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right classic living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your traditional living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the traditional seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at elegant armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of traditional side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of elegant living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra classic living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget traditional living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your classic living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your traditional living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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