Transitional Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround

Contemporary living room
Large transitional enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Killara House

O'Meara Jones

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.

04 - 9th Street Craftsman Transitional Living Room

Aspire Fine Homes

Large transitional enclosed living room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Fanimation Ceiling Fans

Fan Diego - The Ceiling Fan Stores

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in San Diego with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Chelsea townhouse

Angel O'Donnell

The large oval coffee table is made from a high-gloss, cloudy-brown vellum. The puffy, nimbus-like shapes have an ephemeral quality, as if they could evaporate at any moment. By contrast, two angular lounge chairs have been upholstered in a fabric of equally striking angles. Richly embroidered curtains mix matte and metallic yarns that play the light beautifully. These things, combined with the densely textured wallpaper, create a room full of varied surfaces, shapes and patterns.

CasaCoppa

The SpaceMaker Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Cheshire with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, grey walls, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Atherton Remodel

Adrian Smith Construction

Photo of a transitional living room in San Francisco with black walls, light hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Crouch End Apartment

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

The living room at our Crouch End apartment project, creating a chic, cosy space to relax and entertain. A soft powder blue adorns the walls in a room that is flooded with natural light. Brass clad shelves bring a considered attention to detail, with contemporary fixtures contrasted with a traditional sofa shape.

Sunny Classic

RoomAntics Interiors

The striped slope armchairs and solid grey sofa reinforce the symmetry of the room created by the fireplace and the two windows. The custom-painted yellow tracery mirror, black urns filled with orchids & ferns, toile pillows, and yellow ginger jars add a French and Asian influence to the room. Both the Living and the Dining Room are flanked by custom round top curio cabinets which house the client’s miniature English country home's collection and crystal pieces from her grandmother. Hand-painted curtain rod finials and grey and charcoal patterned draperies unite the living and dining space.

Whole Home Design

Diedre Shaw Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

House in the Country

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

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

CarpetsPlus ColorTile Missoula

Large transitional formal open concept living room in Other with brown walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Woodbine

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

Jeffrey Allen
This is an example of a transitional formal open concept living room in Providence with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Dreamfields community in Bradford

Rosehaven Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Georgian Stone Estate

S. B. Long Interiors

Neutral living room, mixing modern pieces in a classic architectural space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Accent Walls

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Grant

Threshold Design Lab

In repainting the entire space and remodeling the fireplace, and adding some decorative elements like window treatments and floating shelves, the entire space was re-imagined

5th Street Coastal Chic

Alexandra Rae Design

Family room in our 5th St project.
Large transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

PROJECT: KENSINGTON

Harper Designs

Gorgeous bright and airy family room featuring a large shiplap fireplace and feature wall into vaulted ceilings. Several tones and textures make this a cozy space for this family of 3. Custom draperies, a recliner sofa, large area rug and a touch of leather complete the space.

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Fireplace Surround

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.