Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Caroline Morgan
This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Turn of the Century Home

W Design Interiors

Transitional living room in Cleveland with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Roscomare Library

Chelsea Design + Construction

Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed family room in Los Angeles with a library, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

Large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, grey walls, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Colonial Revival - Living rm, transitional

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

A traditional Colonial revival living room updated with metallic blue grasscloth walls, blue metallic painted fireplace surround, tufted sofas, asian decor, and built-in custom glass cabinets

THE RETREAT, BARNES. ROOF & SIDE INFILL EXTENSIONS

Paul Dean

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in London with a library, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Transitional Living Room

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in New York with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Complete Renovation of Historic Tudor Home

Hope Restoration & General Contracting

This is an example of a transitional living room in Columbus with grey walls.

Living Spaces

Red Ranch Studios

© Eric Kazmirek, Red Ranch Studios
Photo of a transitional living room in New York with a library, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Hyde Park Renovation

User

Photography by: Jamie Padgett
Inspiration for a transitional sunroom in Chicago with dark hardwood floors and a standard ceiling.

Midcentury Modern Farmhouse

Anchor Builders

This home is a modern farmhouse on the outside with an open-concept floor plan and nautical/midcentury influence on the inside! From top to bottom, this home was completely customized for the family of four with five bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms spread over three levels of 3,998 sq. ft. This home is functional and utilizes the space wisely without feeling cramped. Some of the details that should be highlighted in this home include the 5” quartersawn oak floors, detailed millwork including ceiling beams, abundant natural lighting, and a cohesive color palate. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Andrea Rugg Photography

Living Spaces

Clean Design

Regan Wood Photography
Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in New York with grey walls.

2018 Fall Parade of Homes

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Bright living room with modern fireplace, white brick surround and reclaimed wood mantelpiece.
Inspiration for a large transitional family room in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Sunset Road

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional open concept family room in Boston with a library, a built-in media wall, beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Donne Place

Orchestrate

Inspiration for a transitional living room in London with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

South Dublin

Dúlra Photography

Daragh Muldowney
Photo of a transitional formal living room in Dublin with white walls, no tv and medium hardwood floors.

Living room

Cortistudio architecture | interiors | engineering

This is an example of a transitional living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Central West End

Suzanne Tullock Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional living room in St Louis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Window Seats Transitional Living Design Ideas

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many transitional living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and transitional accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.