Traditional living room decor ideas for your home

For many families, the living room is the heart of the home. It’s where evenings are spent as a family – talking, playing games or watching TV. It’s where friends are entertained, hors d’oeuvres served and memories made. 

Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty provides some traditional living room décor ideas inspired by a very special property.

One of the best ways to make your living room a functional space in which you socialise, curl up with a book or enjoy an afternoon on the couch is to put the age-old principles of living room design to use. A classic living room décor style creates a feeling of security and reliability – often through the use of symmetry. For example, a three-seater couch with two single seats and a coffee table in the middle creates a space that’s conducive to conversation and entertainment.

Your property inspiration

The living room in this opulent Melrose Estate home boasts two living areas. The first embraces symmetry with a corner lounge suite, complemented by two single chairs that form three sides of a square shape. The focal point in this room is not a television or an exterior view, but the centre of the room. This timeless decorating style draws the focus in and creates a space conducive to conversation and relaxation.

The other living space consists of two sets of furniture arranged as far back as possible from the centre of the room. The result is spaciousness, visual diversity and a space that lends itself both to sophisticated soirees and casual conversation.   

Make your living room decor a feature in your home

There are many ways to bring traditional living room décor ideas into your home. From the placement of furniture and colour schemes to decorative accents, there are easy ways to bring timeless style into your space.

Placement of furniture: According to classic décor rules, your furniture must be set up around a focal point. Whether it’s a television, a view of the great outdoors or the centre of the room, all seating areas should be positioned with the focal point in mind.  

Choice of furniture: Opting for classic-shaped furniture creates a neutral landscape on which dreams can be built and memories made. Later, as your tastes prefer, you can add pops of colour and personality with your choice of scatter cushions, throws, memorabilia and art. Rounded couch arms and the familiar shape of a long or L-shaped couch provide a familiarity that says “this is home”.

Extra pieces of furniture – such as the half-moon tables featured on the far wall of our Melrose Estate masterpiece – add both extra functionality and a talking point. Symmetry is one of the classic features of living room design, and the pictures above each table give the room balance and peace.

Your colour palette: Making a traditional living room palette can start with the simplest of colour schemes. The owner of the Melrose Estate property has chosen shades of crème and beige, which are complemented by the darker brown of the coffee table. While all the colours are neutral, the contrast is striking and adds something special to the tranquil, comforting ambience of the space.

Your home should inspire you

Your living room décor is an incredibly personal decision. The choices that you make will also create the mood and tone of your living space and it’s important to strike the right balance between design conventions and personal tastes. If you’re looking to change your living room style as part of the process of getting your property ready to sell, then the team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty are here to help.

Get in touch with our team today and let us help you create a living space that’s both functional and beautiful.