This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Barcelona with multi-coloured walls, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Our Fireplaces

Inglenook Energy Center

The Denver area’s best fireplace store is just a short drive from downtown Denver, right in the heart of Conifer CO. We have over 40 burning displays spread throughout our expansive 3,000 sq ft showroom area. Spanning 5 full rooms, our Denver area hearth store showcases some of the best brands in the industry including a wide selection of fireplaces, fireplace inserts, wood stoves, gas stoves, pellet stoves, gas fireplaces, gas log sets, electric fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and more! Beyond just fireplaces & heating stoves, we also stock a great supply of hearth accessories, including hearth pads, tool sets, fireplace doors, grates, screens, wood holders, ash buckets, and much more. Homeowners & Contractors alike turn to us for all of their hearth and heating needs, including chimney venting pipe, like Class A Chimney, Direct Vents, Pellet Vents, and other chimney systems. At Inglenook Energy Center, you can count on full service customer care from the moment you walk in the door. Our trained & knowledgeable experts can help you select the perfect fireplace, stove, or insert for your needs then set up installation with our trusted group of licensed independent sub-contractors. We also have a fireplace & stove parts department that can help with all of your fireplace & stove repairs and maintenance needs, too. We only carry & offer quality products from top name brands & manufacturers so our customers will get the most out of their new heating unit. Stop by our showroom and store today to view your favorite models side by side and get inspired to design & build a beautiful new hearth area, whether that is indoors or outdoors.

Shadow Valley

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Photography - Nancy Nolan Drapery fabric is F. Schumacher.
Photo of a large transitional enclosed living room in Little Rock with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Del Roy Drive, Dallas

J Wiley Designs

Transitional living room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Living Room | Family Room

Robeson Design

With a neutral color palette in mind, Interior Designer, Rebecca Robeson brought in warmth and vibrancy to this Solana Beach Family Room rich blue and dark wood-toned accents. The custom made navy blue sofa takes center stage, flanked by a pair of dark wood stained cabinets fashioned with white accessories. Two white occasional chairs to the right and one stylish bentwood chair to the left, the four ottoman coffee table adds all the comfort the clients were hoping for. Finishing touches... A commissioned oil painting, white accessory pieces, decorative throw pillows and a hand knotted area rug specially made for this home. Of course, Rebecca signature window treatments complete the space. Robeson Design Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Ryan Garvin, Photography | Painting by Liz Jardain | Please Note: For information on items seen in these photos, leave a comment. For info about our work: info@robesondesign.com

Shire Home Addition

Studio Croft

A fireplace face lift, a continuous wall of custom cabinetry, plus a lot of symmetry & rhythm helped to tie the existing living room (right of center) in with the new expanded living space (left of center).

Living Room

Lauren Allyn Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and exposed beam.

Dash of Class

Big Sky Design

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

The Jolie

Tudor Villas Corporation

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Miami with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Modern Fireplace

The White House Interiors

Simon Maxwell
Photo of a transitional living room in London with carpet, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey walls.

Blaine Residence

Happy Interiors Group

Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and dark hardwood floors.

City Homes

User

Transitional living room in Toronto with white walls and a built-in media wall.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

This is an example of a large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Transitional Glam, Los Altos

AK Design

Living room - large transitional living room with modern gas fireplace, Porcelanosa tiles, white flat panel cabinets in Los Altos.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

Siesta III Living Room

Guideline Studios, LLC

The Siesta III Living Room features hardwood floors, a 15 foot high coffered ceiling, a bay window wall, and a fireplace wall flanked by built-in cabinets. Easy accessibility to the Kitchen via the large arched opening.

Kitchen Remodels

Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

This is an example of a transitional formal living room in San Diego with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Mercer Island Project

Studio McGee

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Kingston Crescent

Pine Creek Homes

I love the 2 tone look of the timbers against the tongue and groove decking. It really helps make the timbers stand out and not get lost in the ceiling.

Kits Beach

Form Collective

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Private Residence Coastal

Southern Showcase

M.E. Parker Photography
Transitional open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, travertine floors and a built-in media wall.

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with a Built-in Media Wall

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.