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.

The Agra | Medina, WA

JayMarc Homes

Great room features 14ft vaulted ceiling with stained beams, white built-ins surround fireplace and stacking doors open to indoor/outdoor living.
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

MODERN COTTAGE

Lissa Lee Hickman

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and coffered.

The Madison

HIGHLAND HOMES LLC

This is an example of a large transitional formal living room in Boise with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and timber.

Our Work

Energysavers & FireplaceStars.com

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Lake Sammamish Waterfront

Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC

It’s all about detail in this living room! To contrast with the tailored foundation, set through the contemporary furnishings we chose, we added color, texture, and scale through the home decor. Large display shelves beautifully showcase the client’s unique collection of books and antiques, drawing the eyes up to the accent artwork. Durable fabrics will keep this living room looking pristine for years to come, which make cleaning and maintaining the sofa and chairs effortless and efficient. Designed by Michelle Yorke Interiors who also serves Seattle as well as Seattle's Eastside suburbs from Mercer Island all the way through Cle Elum. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/lake-sammamish-waterfront/

Skillman project

MAWR Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Indianapolis with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Transitional Living Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and a wood fireplace surround.

Contemporary Craftsman Great Room Fireplace

Lark Architecture

The great room features a craftsman inspired fireplace with corbel brackets supporting a thick mantle. Crisp white paint sets off the trim details from the dark of the hardwood floors and the gas log firebox. Rounding out the traditional/contemporary style is a subtly textured, glazed brick fireplace surround. [Photography by Jessica I. Miller]

Last Chance Lakes

Quilter Construction & Remodeling

Jared Medley
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Hardwood Flooring

Robinson's Flooring

Photo of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Ridgewood Great Room

Ethan Allen of River Edge, NJ

Inspiration for an expansive transitional formal enclosed living room in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Upper East Side Townhouse

Dineen Architecture + Design

Photo of a transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

LIVING ROOM | Contemporary Home Remodel | Century City Townhouse | Part One

FOUR POINT DESIGN BUILD INC

This elegant 2600 sf home epitomizes swank city living in the heart of Los Angeles. Originally built in the late 1970's, this Century City home has a lovely vintage style which we retained while streamlining and updating. The lovely bold bones created an architectural dream canvas to which we created a new open space plan that could easily entertain high profile guests and family alike.

Living Spaces

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Large transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

2016 Artisan Home

Highmark Builders

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a transitional living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a built-in media wall.

LAWSON WEST VANCOUVER

Janet Scagel Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and a standard fireplace.

Пространство стиля

VVDesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal living room in Other with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Marble Fireplace/TV wall with Wenge custom frosted glass back lit shelves

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

The completed project, with 75" TV, a 72" ethanol burning fireplace, marble slab facing with split-faced granite mantel. The flanking cabinets are 9' tall each, and are made of wenge veneer with dimmable LED backlighting behind frosted glass panels. a 6' tall person is at eye level with the bottom of the TV, which features a Sony 750 watt sound bar and wireless sub-woofer. Photo by Scot Trueblood, Paradise Aerial Imagery

Best of Show - Parade of Homes

By Design Custom Home Concierge

Hand-stressed wood beams and native stone fireplace add both drama and warmth to the great room.
Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

All Fireplaces 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.