Natural wood is a material that frequently features in the decor of traditional living rooms, but you rarely see pale or blond woods. Instead, like in this living room by Charbonneau Interiors, wooden furniture and decor tend to be in dark and rich tones. Highly glossed dark wooden pieces are also a common feature.

Lighting can transform a classic living room by giving it a more luxurious look and feel like in this room by Thomas Guy Interiors. Cascading crystal chandeliers, candle style chandeliers and forged wrought iron lights can all create a tasteful impact.

Historic art, whether landscapes, portraits, or still life, are very much at home in classic living spaces like in this living room by LeeAnn Baker Interiors.

Traditional rooms like this one from Mosaic Architects don't speak to any specific age group and could belong to a family or couple, young or old.

Although you occasionally see delicate armchairs in traditional living rooms, the emphasis when it comes to seating is really on comfortable, sit-back-and-relax pieces.

While it's normal to see a fair bit of color in traditional living rooms, an all-neutral space like this one is more than acceptable. And while a lot of frills and details are also often found in traditional rooms, they're not mandatory.

Since traditional rooms rely on balance and symmetry, having such a distinct focal point to arrange furniture around is ideal.

Since traditional rooms rely on balance and symmetry, having such a distinct focal point to arrange furniture around is ideal.