Refined, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional living room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and white floor.

Kichler Living Rooms

Lighting Showroom

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Birmingham with black walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and white floor.

Bellawood Matte Carriage House White Ash Solid Hardwood

LL Flooring

Photo of a large transitional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Transitional Living Room

JS Interiors LLC

Brewster Home Fashions Wallpaper, Custom agate shadow box art, Tritter Feefer Dining Table, Essentials for living dining chairs, rowe fine furniture swivel chair (pate), Robin Bruce Sofa (forbes), Surya abstract Rug (Edinburgh, EDG2306-71010), loloi throw blanket, Cyan Design Vase, Custom Wall paneling. Design Principal: Justene Spaulding Junior Designer: Keegan Espinola Photography: Joyelle West

Uptown Family Room

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in Dallas with a music area, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

English Country

Sims Luxury Builders

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Houston with white walls and white floor.

Norris St. Bridget Model by Florida Lifestyle Homes

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Giovanni Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, limestone floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Small Spaces

Futonland - Functional Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Houzz of 2018

Run for the Hills

Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in London with black walls, painted wood floors and white floor.

Victorian Conversion flat in Brighton - Estate Agency

Limelight Interiors Photography

Elissa Jane Diver
Photo of a transitional living room in Sussex with white walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

The Sanctuary - Intercoastal Kitchen

The Cabinet Shoppe

Jessie Preza - Photographer View of Fireplace wall with built-in bookshelves and wall paneling
Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Jacksonville with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Transitional Living Room

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and white floor.

Elegant and Light Living Room- Valley Village, California

designstiles

Transitional Living Room with custom drapery and custom accent pillows.
Inspiration for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Norris - Talis Park Nadia Model by Fox Custom Homes

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Giovanni Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with beige walls, marble floors, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

High Castle

Amanda George Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Гостиная в доме в ЖК Хрустальный парк

МЕТЕЛИЦА ОЛЬГА студия дизайна ИНДИГО

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and white floor.

Midwest Makeover

J Hill Interiors

Photographer: Jeff Johnson Third-time repeat clients loved our work so much, they hired us to design their Ohio home instead of recruiting a local Ohio designer. All work was done remotely except for an initial meeting for site measure and initial consult, and then a second flight for final installation. All 6,000 square feet was decorated head to toe by J Hill Interiors, Inc., as well as new paint and lighting.

The Glam | New Construction

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

New home construction material selections, custom furniture, accessories, and window coverings by Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling, serving the Minneapolis & St. Paul area. Learn more at www.chebellainteriors.com Photos by Spacecrafting Photography, Inc

Modern Farmhouse

HQ Architects

Inspired by the iconic American farmhouse, this transitional home blends a modern sense of space and living with traditional form and materials. Details are streamlined and modernized, while the overall form echoes American nastolgia. Past the expansive and welcoming front patio, one enters through the element of glass tying together the two main brick masses. The airiness of the entry glass wall is carried throughout the home with vaulted ceilings, generous views to the outside and an open tread stair with a metal rail system. The modern openness is balanced by the traditional warmth of interior details, including fireplaces, wood ceiling beams and transitional light fixtures, and the restrained proportion of windows. The home takes advantage of the Colorado sun by maximizing the southern light into the family spaces and Master Bedroom, orienting the Kitchen, Great Room and informal dining around the outdoor living space through views and multi-slide doors, the formal Dining Room spills out to the front patio through a wall of French doors, and the 2nd floor is dominated by a glass wall to the front and a balcony to the rear. As a home for the modern family, it seeks to balance expansive gathering spaces throughout all three levels, both indoors and out, while also providing quiet respites such as the 5-piece Master Suite flooded with southern light, the 2nd floor Reading Nook overlooking the street, nestled between the Master and secondary bedrooms, and the Home Office projecting out into the private rear yard. This home promises to flex with the family looking to entertain or stay in for a quiet evening.

Living rooms

JH Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Edmonton with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and white floor.

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with White Floor

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.