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Traditional Living Room Ideas

Traditional style as a whole has timeless elements that have kept it in the forefront of the design world for years now. Traditional living rooms in particular are ideal for showcasing the style and establishing a comfortable space for friends and family. To help you design your perfect traditional living room, we've compiled some of our best traditional living room ideas along with photos and guidelines of how to use this style effectively.

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Modern Accents

Traditional living rooms don't just have to use traditional furniture and accents; by using more modern pieces here and there, you can draw your room into the modern day while still retaining an air of class and sophistication. Modern furniture tends to be simple with limited ornamentation and clean lines. The coffee table and TV console are two examples of modern style, and as you can see, they pair well with the more traditional sectional.

Match Made In Heaven

Traditional spaces often feel neat and tidy thanks to their use of recurring colors and patterns. Using matching furniture from the same set or identical chairs throughout the room can unify the room's design and establish a more traditional style.

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A Natural Focal Point

Fireplaces can act as natural focal points/points of interest in any living room. However, if your fireplace has more traditional accenting through molding, detailing, and finish, then it can be especially beneficial to draw attention to your fireplace and set the tone for the entire room.

Neutral But Noteworthy

Traditional living rooms often use beige and creams as the primary colors. While that is effective in creating a light and airy room, you can also incorporate darker tones and greys to add contrast and depth to the design.

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Keeping An Open Mind

Modern homes often have open concept floor plans where different rooms share the same space. In these cases, it's important that each area is distinct from the next but still thematically/stylistically connects to the adjacent area. Look for opportunities to carry over common materials, colors, and details throughout the entire room to establish your style across a wider area.

Beauty In The Details

A trademark of traditional design is how beauty is found in the details. This room is a prime example of an elegant traditional style with the crown molding, fireplace details, the nails on the sofa upholstery, and so many other areas of the room. These details, while subtle at first, are vital in establishing the traditional style of a room.

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The Importance of Accents

Accents and decor help reinforce the style of the room and show off your aesthetic. Accents and accessories can be highlighted through wall art, mirrors, potted plants/vases, pillows, blankets, and so many other pieces of decor.

Symmetry

Matching furniture makes traditional spaces feel neat and tidy, but so does the placement of that furniture. Symmetry is a key principle of traditional design, and you can utilize it through the placement of your furniture and accents along with any architectural features like windows.

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Timeless Rugs

Oriental and Persian area rugs are frequently used in traditional living rooms thanks to their timeless designs and innate class. These rugs have a rich history that complements the elegance of the style and a lot of variety with different designs, motifs, and color palettes. Even if you are decorating a more modern living room, a traditional area rug can have a positive impact on the room's overarching tone and aesthetic.

Graceful Greens

Green is an incredibly versatile color that easily works in traditional spaces. Like this room, you may use a dark olive shade of green, or you can use other popular hues like evergreen, sage, sea-glass green, or something else entirely. Once you decide on shade(s), you can add that color through a well-placed area rug, pillows, blankets, wall decor, and other accents.

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Purposeful Placement

Aside from choosing a rug that's stylistically appropriate, it's also important to choose the best size and placement for your room. Rugs typically have some overlap with the main seats. In small living rooms, the rug may just rest under the front legs of the sofas. In medium to large spaces like this, you'll see the rug extend further under the furniture to part way under the seats, to the backs, or extending past the backs of the chairs.

Grand Elegance

Traditional styles vary greatly in tone. Some traditional living rooms simply feel neat and tidy while others lean into grand elegance. This diversity gives you the freedom to choose which tone you want to lean into through the room's primary furniture, patterns, colors, and other details.

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Breaking From Tradition

Most traditional furniture is upholstered in clean, non-patterned fabrics. But if you want to add unexpected flair to your traditional living room, dare to go bold with pattern on the furniture itself and not just with pillows and blankets. Even if you just do this with one or two pieces, it will help you break away from traditional conventions and add more of your personality to the design.

Bountiful Beige

Beige is perhaps the most popular color for traditional living rooms. Even if you have a very focused color palette like this, you can create a visually distinct room by using that color in varying shades, materials, patterns, and textures.

Modern Leanings

Believe it or not, traditional and modern styles blend together quite naturally. If you're looking to bridge the gap between these two styles, consider a geometric or aztec area rug like the one shown here. Geometric patterns, clean lines, and limited ornamentation can be used to transition a more traditional aesthetic into the modern era.


Traditional living rooms are beautiful, classy spaces for everyday gatherings and special occasions. Now that you've seen our top traditional living room ideas, you can start creating your perfect space and highlight your personal aesthetic.

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