A beautiful flat modern fireplace sits comfortably next to the custom cabinetry on a media wall. The homeowners' own chair creates a conversation corner alongside a new sofa with chaise long. The diamond-patterned rug anchors the seating area.

Four-Phased Family Home Additions

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a music area, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

葉山　海辺の別荘

スターホーム株式会社

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

吹き抜けのある大空間のリビング

株式会社インターリビング

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and wallpaper.

Laureate House

Niki Schafer Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in Oxfordshire with painted wood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

兵庫県芦屋市マンションリノベーションインテリアデザイン

User

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Osaka with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

luxury resort style

有限会社長瀬工務店

ホテルライクな空間に仕上げました。
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Other with white walls, marble floors, a freestanding tv, white floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Boho-chic

SOUSA STUDIO DECO

une espace de détente avec classe et élégance !
Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Strasbourg with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a corner tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

House for an Artist

Dodgen Interiors

A stunning Black living room with accents of deep fuchsia, orange, hot pink and gold.
Inspiration for a transitional formal living room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

The Abbey, Mansion in May Showhouse 2017

Elizabeth Guest Interiors, LLC

This room was imagined as a traveling gentleman's retreat - a space for a worldly collector to relax in his surroundings, with favorite art, antiques and collectibles curated over a lifetime of travel and wanderlust. The green velvet armchairs with nailhead trim are meant for sinking in to, and the bar conveniently available makes for the perfect cocktail hour and conversation.

AG- Grace

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Atlanta with white walls, carpet, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Second Story Simplicity

12/12 Architects & Planners

One Bedroom was removed to create a large Living and Dining space, directly off the entry. The Kitchen and Stair to the new second floor are open to the living spaces, as well.. The existing first floor Hall Bath and one Bedroom remain.

Sophisticated Transitional Living Room

Kimball Starr Interior Design

The living and dining rooms flow into each other. Dark dining room chairs sit against a light-colored table under a modern glass chandelier. In the living room, the homeowners' own chair creates a conversation corner alongside a new sofa with chaise long. The diamond-patterned rug anchors the seating area. A modern chandelier in the living room echoes the shape of the arched window, tying together traditional style with this family's modern sensibilities.

ご夫婦水入らずのマンションリノベ

アルフレッシュ

ヘリンボーンが目を惹くリビング。ちょっとした小物を飾る棚も設置しました。タイル壁の向こうはパソコンスペースで、仕切られているから気兼ねなく作業できます。
Photo of a transitional living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

エレガントかつ、フェミニンな住まい

ハウスクラフト株式会社

一階は生活に必要な要素をしっかりと納め、2階に暮らしの機能を集約した、快適に暮らすコンパクトな間取り。プライバシーを守りながらも、開放的な暮らしを満喫できる空間です。広いLDKは家族が一緒にいながら自分のやりたいことをできる空間。お互いの存在を感じつつも、ストレスは感じないここちよい距離をつくります。

The Maplewood Green

Swati Goorha Designs

A cozy family room with wallpaper on the ceiling and walls. An inviting space that is comfortable and inviting with biophilic colors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Feeling Blue? : Living Room

Tamara Day Design

Inspiration for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Kansas City with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Lakefront Lodge

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Feeling Blue? : Living Room

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a transitional formal enclosed living room in Kansas City with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

A First Time Remodeler's Sanctuary

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This large blue shelf with yellow accents adds a beautiful pop of color to the space. It contrast with the simpler aspects of the design.
This is an example of a transitional open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with Wallpaper

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.