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.

Wine Cup Hill Kitchen & Living Room Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

Our clients desired an organic and airy look for their kitchen and living room areas. Our team began by painting the entire home a creamy white and installing all new white oak floors throughout. The former dark wood kitchen cabinets were removed to make room for the new light wood and white kitchen. The clients originally requested an "all white" kitchen, but the designer suggested bringing in light wood accents to give the kitchen some additional contrast. The wood ceiling cloud helps to anchor the space and echoes the new wood ceiling beams in the adjacent living area. To further incorporate the wood into the design, the designer framed each cabinetry wall with white oak "frames" that coordinate with the wood flooring. Woven barstools, textural throw pillows and olive trees complete the organic look. The original large fireplace stones were replaced with a linear ripple effect stone tile to add modern texture. Cozy accents and a few additional furniture pieces were added to the clients existing sectional sofa and chairs to round out the casually sophisticated space.

Gold Fork

Gardner Homes

The Gold Fork is a contemporary mid-century design with clean lines, large windows, and the perfect mix of stone and wood. Taking that design aesthetic to an open floor plan offers great opportunities for functional living spaces, smart storage solutions, and beautifully appointed finishes. With a nod to modern lifestyle, the tech room is centrally located to create an exciting mixed-use space for the ability to work and live. Always the heart of the home, the kitchen is sleek in design with a full-service butler pantry complete with a refrigerator and loads of storage space.

NOB HILL | Remodel + Styling

Designology Studio LLC

Transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and exposed beam.

White Christmas

Delphinium Design

Updated living room with white natural stone full-wall fireplace, custom floating mantel, greige built-ins with inset doors and drawers, locally sourced artwork above the mantel, coffered ceilings and refinished hardwood floors in the Ballantyne Country Club neighborhood of Charlotte, NC

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We built the wall out to make the custom millwork look built-in.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in New York with a built-in media wall, brown floor, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and vaulted.

East Cobb Modern Makeover Kitchen Sunroom and Living Room

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Sunroom in East Cobb Modern Home. Interior design credit: Design & Curations Photo by Elizabeth Lauren Granger Photography
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floor and exposed beam.

Princeton Ave

Round Table Design

This is an example of a transitional living room in Austin with beige walls, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Northridge

Theresa Ory Interiors

Photo of a transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Apartment 1408

UnBox. Design

Stepping into the house, we are greeted by the free-flowing spaces of the foyer, living and dining. A white foyer console in turned wood and a wicker-accent mirror gives a taste of the bright, sunny spaces within this abode. The living room with its full-length fenestration brings in a soft glow that lights up the whole space. A snug seating arrangement around a statement West-Elm center table invites one in for warm and cozy conversations. The back-wall has elegant architectural mouldings that add an old-world charm to the space. Within these mouldings are Claymen faces that bring in a touch of whimsy and child-like joy. An azure blue sofa by Asian Arts faces the azure of the ‘blue box’, connected here to the kitchen. Calming creams and whites of the drapes and furnishings are balanced by the warmth of wooden accents.

Fishtown Row

Wyant Architecture

A narrow formal parlor space is divided into two zones flanking the original marble fireplace - a sitting area on one side and an audio zone on the other.

Surrey Hills Family Home

April Hamilton Interiors LLP

Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Surrey with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Lough View

Ulster Interiors Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Fairview Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Suburban Living Room

1st Impressions Design, LLC

A transitional-style, two-story, living room adjacent to a foyer with an open staircase combines neutral wall colors and pops of color to pull the eye from one space to the next.

Linden Hills Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Гостиная

Jill Group / современный дизайн и архитектура

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Moscow with porcelain floors, no fireplace, beige floor and recessed.

ЖК «ПРАЙМ-ТАЙМ»

Posh Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Moscow with a library, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Westlake || Remodel || Austin, Texas

Etch Design Group

Design ideas for a transitional enclosed living room in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

Harbor View

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Large transitional open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and exposed beam.

All Ceiling Designs Transitional Living Room Design Photos

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

Which transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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.