Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Sydney with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

Copper Bay

Glas Associates

A comfortable living room with large furniture-style built-ins around the stone fireplace Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional open concept living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Contemporary Living Room Centered Around Fireplace

Orren Pickell Building Group

The focal point of the formal living room is the transitional fireplace. The hearth and surround are 3cm Arabescato Orobico Grigio with eased edges.
This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, no tv, coffered, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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Saffron Case Homes

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Los Angeles with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Chatfield Cove

Artistic Interior Design/Amy N. Lee, ASID

Inspiration for a beach style living room in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Upper East Side Coop

Mahle Design LLC

Living Room
Large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Braeswood | Grennoch Ln | $1M+

Showhomes Houston

Open concept living room with blue shiplap fireplace surround, coffered ceiling, and large windows. Blue, white, and gold accents.
This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Marina del Rey

Rande Leaman Interior Design

This expansive living room is very European in feel, with tall ceilings and a mixture of antique pieces and contemporary furniture and art. The curved blue velvet sofas surround a large marble coffee table with highly collectable Art Deco Halabala chairs completing the mix.

Tower Street Residence

O’Hara Interiors

Transitional open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Prospect Lefferts Garden House

JMorris Design

Cozy formal living room with two soft velvet Restoration Hardware sofas that face each other over glass and stone coffee table. The quality is elevated by the hand-crafted porcelain chandelier and golden rug.

Cannon Hill Residence

Highgate House

Photo of a traditional formal enclosed living room in Brisbane with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Sea Scape

SV Design

This North Shore residence captures commanding views of the ocean, while maintaining a sense of privacy for the homeowners. Their priorities focused on thoughtful design, evolving from a restoration of a small summer cottage into a new home, well sited on a narrow lot. SV Design worked within the constraints of conservation and a flood zone to create a masterpiece of charm and appeal. The home reflects the tastes of the owners, who remained involved through every step of the process. Natural light is well utilized, the open layout provides ease in entertaining and in day to day living, and the views are captured from assorted vantage points. Personalized accents abound throughout the property--- warm wood flooring, stone accents--- both inside and outside of the home, a kitchen with clean lines and efficient storage space, and a butler’s pantry. The design of the property is aesthetically pleasing, creative, and functional; most of all, it fulfilled the visions of the clients.

Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Veracruz Penthouse Remodel 2B

Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a large beach style open concept living room in Other with a built-in media wall, white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Needham Home

Henley Design

transitional living room
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Nantucket Residence

Bloomsbury Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

Classic French

Morning Star Builders LTD

Large enclosed living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Summit Refresh

ML Interior Designs

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

Highgrove, Malvern

Designs By Danica

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors and Coffered

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 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 living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which 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 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 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 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.