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.

Elmhurst Residence

Polay Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

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.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Living Rooms

Michael Alan Kaskel

Photo of a transitional living room in Chicago with blue walls, carpet, grey floor and coffered.

Contemporary Living Room Centered Around Fireplace

Orren Pickell Building Group

The focal point of the formal living room is the transitional fireplace. The hearth and surround are 3cm Arabescato Orobico Grigio with eased edges.
This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, no tv, coffered, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Colorful remodel, transitional style

Monarch & Maker

This remodel was completed in 2015 in The Woodlands, TX and demonstrates our ability to incorporate the bold tastes of our clients within a functional and colorful living space.

MONTECITO TRADITIONAL

Saffron Case Homes

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Los Angeles with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and coffered.

Gull Lake- Breezes

Glas Associates

Large white media wall built-in provides ample storage and familiar comfort to this beachy family gathering space. Photo by Ashley Avila Photography

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.

Personal Home

Kerri Robusto Interiors

Transitional living room in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

Modern Home in Sutton Coldfield

Design by UBER

The unexpected accents of copper, gold and peach work beautifully with the neutral corner sofa suite.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional living room in West Midlands with beige walls, black floor, a stone fireplace surround and coffered.

New Construction Design - Main Floor

Lisa Stewart Design

This modern mansion has a grand entrance indeed. To the right is a glorious 3 story stairway with custom iron and glass stair rail. The dining room has dramatic black and gold metallic accents. To the left is a home office, entrance to main level master suite and living area with SW0077 Classic French Gray fireplace wall highlighted with golden glitter hand applied by an artist. Light golden crema marfil stone tile floors, columns and fireplace surround add warmth. The chandelier is surrounded by intricate ceiling details. Just around the corner from the elevator we find the kitchen with large island, eating area and sun room. The SW 7012 Creamy walls and SW 7008 Alabaster trim and ceilings calm the beautiful home.

Upper East Side Coop

Mahle Design LLC

Living Room
Large transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Braeswood | Grennoch Ln | $1M+

Showhomes Houston

Open concept living room with blue shiplap fireplace surround, coffered ceiling, and large windows. Blue, white, and gold accents.
This is an example of an expansive transitional open concept living room with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, coffered and planked wall panelling.

House to Home - After

Jennifer Joy Mattis, Designer

This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and coffered.

Cheri Lane

Designs by D

Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor and coffered.

Transitional living room

Showhomes Houston

Transitional open concept living room with blue and gold finishes.
Photo of an expansive transitional open concept living room in Houston with dark hardwood floors and coffered.

Modernized Traditional

J Lynn Design Group

This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with Coffered

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.