Photography - Nancy Nolan Walls are Sherwin Williams Alchemy, sconce is Robert Abbey
Large transitional enclosed living room in Little Rock with yellow walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and dark hardwood floors.

The Vista Estate

Smike Wallen

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Los Angeles with white walls.

Mid Century Apartment in the City of London

Black and Milk | Interior Design | London

Living room. Use of Mirrors to extend the space. This apartment is designed by Black and Milk Interior Design. They specialise in Modern Interiors for Modern London Homes. https://blackandmilk.co.uk

Living room / Library

Chloe Warner

Living room with built in wraparound library shelves
Design ideas for a transitional living room in San Francisco with a library.

Newport

Dual Concept Design

A pop of yellow brings positivity and warmth to this space, making the room feel happy.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Palo Alto Residence

User

This contemporary living room features a Troscan Hyde wing chair, Matthews and Parker coffee table in an antique silver finish, fire screen and contemporary art by John DiPaolo. Photo: Matthew Millman

Brooklyn Heights

Michele Bitter Designs

Allison Bitter Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Rivulet

Lisman Studio Interior Design

Photo by Lucy Call
Transitional living room in Salt Lake City with beige walls.

BPL Architecture

This is an example of a transitional living room in Gloucestershire.

Villa del Sur

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of a large transitional enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls and carpet.

Cape Cod Coastal

The Red Shutters - Marina Case

Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Old Tappan NJ

McMahon Design Group

A room which the couple weren’t sure how it should be used. We suggested a baby grand piano for two reasons, i.e the piano speaks to elegance and it offered an opportunity for the children to take lessons (which they have done). The soft shades of gold are seen in the faux painted horizontal stripes on the walls. The silk fabrics used in the window treatments and seating add to the soft warmth and everything is grounded by the Saxony wool and silk red and gold area carpet. The black cube styled tables were custom made and finished in high gloss to coordinate with the piano. Accessories and art were selected to color coordinate. Photography: Denis Niland

Lake View Luxury Home

JALIN Design, LLC

Refined, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and no tv.

Grande Armée

Interior Life Design

Photo of a large transitional living room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Oxbow

ML Interior Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, carpet, a library, no fireplace and no tv.

Living Rooms

Gotcha Covered of NW Arkansas

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls and no tv.

Woodland Cove

Studio M Interiors

This is an example of a transitional living room in Minneapolis.

Terraced Penthouse

Zephyr Interiors

Transitional formal living room in London with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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.

Lake Minnetonka - Mound, MN Private Residence

Create Design Build

This is an example of a transitional formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Transitional Yellow Living Room Design Photos

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.