This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

Custom Home 2019: Private Rd. I New Braunfels, TX

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Austin with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Clifftop Court

SwatchPop!

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Lake Oswego

Nifelle Design - Fine Interiors

blue subway tile, console table, gas fireplace, moroccan rug, round upholstered ottoman, sectional sofa, swivel chair, tufted ottoman, tv over fireplace, white fireplace mantel, white trim

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.

McLaughlin

Blu and White

This is an example of a large transitional formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

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.

Transitional Living Room

Small transitional open concept living room in Indianapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Serenity place

Rose & Lily Interiors

Mid-sized transitional formal living room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

The Nantucket | Shiplap & Wainscoting

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Display Area with painted shiplap and floating shelves that mimics the mantle. Dark wood built-ins added for that touch of contrast. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Weir Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

The Skyland Project

featherlane design co.

Transitional open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Wild at Art

Tracy Lynn Studio

This is an example of a transitional living room in San Diego with green walls, medium hardwood floors and planked wall panelling.

Upscale cozy country home

Black Rock Design | Build

Transitional open concept living room in Other with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Warren

LG - Interior Designs

Mid-sized transitional living room in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace and planked wall panelling.

LIVING ROOM BUILT-INS

Willow Root Collective

Custom living room built-ins designed with storage and display in mind. Cupboards below store movies, games, tv consoles, etc. Open shelving above displays heirlooms, photos, florals, and meaningful decor pieces. Brass picture light illuminates this living room feature.

For the Love of Horses

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, a stone fireplace surround and planked wall panelling.

Acushnet Modern Farmhouse

Ironwood Studio Co.

Transitional open concept living room in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, coffered, wood and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with Planked Wall Panelling

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.