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.

Lake Breeze Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and panelled walls.

The Madison

HIGHLAND HOMES LLC

This is an example of a large transitional formal living room in Boise with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and timber.

Elegance Redefined - Uplands, Victoria BC

Jessica Velikovsky Interios

Vaulted 24' great room with shiplap ceiling, brick two story fireplace and lots of room to entertain!
Photo of a transitional formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

A Stunning Wiedenman Arch. Project

Kingston Ko Photography

Inspiration for an expansive transitional open concept living room in Philadelphia with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, white floor and timber.

Clark & Company Homes

Tobin Rogers Photography

Photo of a transitional living room in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Aberdeen Living

Everything Home

A neutral color palette punctuated by warm wood tones and large windows create a comfortable, natural environment that combines casual southern living with European coastal elegance. The 10-foot tall pocket doors leading to a covered porch were designed in collaboration with the architect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Decorative house accents including stunning wallpapers, vintage tumbled bricks, and colorful walls create visual interest throughout the space. Beautiful fireplaces, luxury furnishings, statement lighting, comfortable furniture, and a fabulous basement entertainment area make this home a welcome place for relaxed, fun gatherings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/aberdeen-living-bargersville-indiana/

Custom Residence | Siroma

Divco Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

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.

RenoFi

RenoFi Home Renovations

Transitional living room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and vaulted.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

This is an example of a transitional living room in Houston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and timber.

Concierge Service

Galuz Group

Professional Staging
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor 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.

Town Line Residence

Highland Builders LLC

A Cozy living room with show stopping walnut stained beams and stunning Aspen stone fireplace.
Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, timber, vaulted and no tv.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

This modern living room combines both formal and casual elements to create a fresh and timeless feeling.
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and timber.

1920's Bungalow

Indigo and Ivy Co

Design ideas for a 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.

7 Lochmere

Sharp Design Studio

Contemporary Living room parlor off the entry foyer
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Tampa with medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

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.