This is an example of a transitional living room in Austin with beige walls, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Healdsburg Living Room

Marea Clark Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Lodge Meets Cottage

Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group

Design ideas for a transitional formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Modern Montecito, Danville, CA

Lauren Evans Interiors, LLC

Photo of a transitional living room in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Anchor Watch

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and planked wall panelling.

Ocean Way

Anastasia Design Group

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Jacksonville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and timber.

Furndale

Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor, no tv and timber.

Single Family Charmer in Arlington, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Nicely renovated bungalow in Arlington Va The space is small but mighty!
Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

DESERT MOUNTAIN RESIDENCE 2

Linda Seeger Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and timber.

Living Room Remodel

Blueprint Dreams LLC

We replace a small sliding door with a large double french door to allow the sunroom to be part of the living room space. This also allows more natural light into the living room. The TV-media wall is custom-built.

Roswell Restoration

Renew Properties

Photo of a transitional living room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Living Room

BDesign

Cozy family room off of the main kitchen, great place to relax and read a book by the fireplace or just chill out and watch tv.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

Atherton - New Home

JPM Construction

Transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted, timber and panelled walls.

Quail Call

Jennifer Taylor Design

A colorful, yet calming family room. The vaulted ceiling has painted beams and shiplap.
This is an example of a transitional living room in Other with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

ASC Margaritaville

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and timber.

White Seems Right, Living Room

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

We were tasked with a house done completely in all white. Shades of white. In the end, it just seemed right. This living room might look formal, but the fabrics combines with the window and floor coverings say-please come in and stay awhile. Home to a mom and dad with 3 active teens, this room gets plenty of use.

1920's Bungalow

Indigo and Ivy Co

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, blue floor, timber and panelled walls.

Kitchen/Living Room Remodel

Sherrie Stewart

Living room with stone fireplace, Frame TV and wood ceiling.
Large transitional open concept living room in San Diego with white walls, ceramic floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted, exposed beam, timber and a standard fireplace.

Central Alberta Residence - Living Room

Uniik Design

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Calgary with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, beige floor and timber.

Westport, CT Home

Beth Krupa Interiors

Jewel Toned Family Room Featuring an artisan-made steel cocktail table, curated original acrylic resin art, custom designed hand knotted wool silk rug from Nepal, leather ottoman.

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with Timber

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.