Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Columbus with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, marble floors, no tv and white floor.

Transitional Glam, Los Altos

AK Design

Living room - large transitional living room with modern gas fireplace, Porcelanosa tiles, white flat panel cabinets in Los Altos.
Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and white floor.

Transitional Delray Beach Home

Jody Petiya

Living room with piano and floating console.
Inspiration for a large transitional formal open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, marble floors and white floor.

CUSTOM MADE WALL UNITS

Gam Woodwork

Small transitional enclosed living room in Miami with multi-coloured walls, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and white floor.

Pasadena Showcase House 2017

Robert Frank Interiors

Our goal was to transform the living room into a bright and casual living space; a place to entertain guests while also being comfortable and functional to the homeowners. To highlight room’s architecture, we installed additional lighting, removed shutters and utilized a neutral color palate, incorporating textural flax and creams alongside crisp whites. We installed a textural ivory grasscloth wall covering and new window treatments, which open the beautiful views to the exterior. The room was kept casual with textural linen, cotton and silk fabrics and color was selectively incorporated into the room with classic navy, periwinkle and grey fabrics, area rug, and accessories. We infused our classic design aesthetic to ensure that the living room will remain timeless in design and serve as a peaceful retreat for family and friends for years to come.

Bellaire

M2 Studio

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in New Orleans with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, white floor, vaulted and concrete floors.

Contemporary Craftsman: Living Room

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

This traditional painting was one of our client's favorite pieces, so a custom-made niche was installed to safely display it. The vivid colors in the artwork is echoed in the rich teak root cocktail table and its accessories, as well as the overdyed, hand-knotted antique Oushak rug. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Stephen Karlisch

Zanzabeel 4, Penthouse, Downtown Dubai

Interiors by Scarlett

Inspiration for a transitional formal living room in Other with purple walls and white floor.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Guest House living room bar, two story New Orleans new construction. Rich Grey toned wood flooring, Colorful art, French Doors, Large baseboards, wainscot, Wat Bar

Transitional Living Room

Large transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Highland Square High-rise

Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.

The Interior Design of this Highland Square High-rise was inspired by the client's existing Asian motif print fabric with aubergine background. A dramatic setting was created for the large expansive space with the use of aubergine for the walls. Furniture placement takes advantage of the expansive views from the 12th floor. Custom upholstery in green corduroy and aubergine chenille. Accent pillows in silk plaid and print fabrics. Playful wool felt shag rug expresses the client's joyful nature. Etagere features the client's collection of mementos and extensive music collection. Window treatment in watercolor print fabric adds an ethereal quality to the room. Custom artwork by California artist Bill E. Berger. Photography: Michael R. Timmer

Sonoran Luxe

Mackenzie Collier Interiors

desert interior design, interior decorating, luxe home decorators, phoenix, scottsdale, fountain hills, tempe, modern decor, modern furniture, modern home, neutral design, neutral color palette, phoenix interior designer, transitional design, restoration hardware, crate and barrel, room layout, furniture layout This neutral palette is grounded by a dark black rug to allow balance between the high ceilings, bright open windows and the living space. A Storage unit cradles the spacious sectional to create a border to the space and allow for some unique accessories to warm up the space.

Suburban Family Home Rejuvenated By The Addition Of A Modern Orangery

Westbury Garden Rooms

As the night draws to an end, the cosy halo of sofas encourages the night to live on by providing a haven to relax and settle. Connecting the two spaces and settled beneath an impressive roof lantern, featuring solar reflective glazing and automatic thermostatic air ventilation, is an open area of floor space; Providing an irresistible and uninterrupted corridor that establishes a connection between the zones within the spectacular orangery. Accompanied by an additional entrance to the back garden, flanked by two snuggle sofa seats. The perfect spot for enjoying a good book on a Sunday morning. It is here that the homeowners can gaze upon the exposed brickwork from the original space, having been afforded the space it needed to breathe and become a thing of beauty. Linking the new structure to the original building seamlessly. But our designers knew exactly what to do with this home that had so much untapped potential. Starting by moving the kitchen into the generously sized orangery space, with informal seating around a breakfast bar. Creating a bright, welcoming, and social environment to prepare family meals and relax together in close proximity. In the warmer months the French doors, positioned within this kitchen zone, open out to a comfortable outdoor living space where the family can enjoy a chilled glass of wine and a BBQ on a cool summers evening.

Green Oaks

Thompson Custom Homes

This is an example of a transitional living room in Houston with black walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and white floor.

Mission Viejo - Interior Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Orange County with grey walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

First Impressions Shots

Avenue Design

This living space was furnished by Avenue Design Canada in Montreal Qc.
Large transitional formal open concept living room in Montreal with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white floor.

Neo-French: Formality Meets Casual Living Flow

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Four Walls Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Austin with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a music area, no tv and white floor.

Renovation and Design of Prewar Duplex

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

Timeless Transitional Living Room Space with White's and Teals color scheme providing a airy and open space. Double adjacency slipcover sofas that are washable and stain resistant velvet fabric. Custom contrast piping x benches and a square beautiful glass with polish chrome base cocktail table. Custom roman shades with tape border trim and a hand painted painting as a focal point over the fireplace. For such a large living room in this gorgeous prewar duplex, a large light fixture goes a long way. Lets not forget to use a pop of teal in custom pillows to tie in the colors for this large open living room space

Provincial Style Decorating

Meraki Home Design

Adult sitting area. The brief for this room was to be a place to relax with a coffee or glass of wine and entertain guests. This is one of the clients favourite rooms. We made sure there was some special pieces in this space to illustrate the lux element, eg. hand made art silk rug, gold coffee table and side tables etc

HGTV Urban Oasis 2017

Mill & Woods

Photo Credit: Robert Peterson- Rustic White Photography Midcentury-Inspired Living Room Pops With Blue + Pink Four plush chairs take center stage in the newly-remodeled living room at HGTV Urban Oasis 2017, highlighting the architecture of this Craftsman layout with historical inspiration.

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.