12 Transitional Living Room Ideas
Time for a living room revamp?
After a long day we crave a comfortable living room where we can relax and unwind. And when friends and family, nothing is more essential than need a space for entertaining. Mixing materials and styles to create a fun, versatile and approachable space is the ideal way to create a transitional living room. Check out these easy and affordable transitional living room ideas that'll inspire you to revamp your lounge decor.
Think: Traditional Meets Contemporary
Starting with the basics - a transitional living room mixes traditional materials (such as brass and tufted leather) with contemporary materials (like cane and chambray) to create a lived-in, yet curated vibe. Transitional living rooms are the perfect space for of-the-moment pieces.
Keep Balance in Mind
The key to perfecting that elevated, transitional look in your living room? Balance. Choose neutrals that are relaxing and timeless – nothing too pastel or vibrant. Chocolate browns and various shades of taupe are ideal. For accents, lean towards jewel tones like mustard yellow and sapphire blue.
Play with Textures
Transitional living rooms create a cozy and organic space by playing with textures. Pair a timeless trend like rattan accent chairs with an upholstered sofa for a fun, juxtaposed look. Roll out a soft, vintage-inspired rug beneath a reclaimed wood coffee table. Toss a few velvet lumbar pillows on your sofa or chaise lounge. Your living room will look inviting and elevated.
Transitional living room furniture mixes old and new. Think: the tapered legs of a mid-century modern sofa alongside a brass drum coffee table. That note about balance? It applies to transitional furniture too. Feel free to pair masculine pieces (like a leather recliner) with feminine pieces (like a tufted chaise lounge).
Choose Velvet Details
Velvet sofas look great in transitional living rooms. They're the perfect touch of glam and come in a variety of jewel tones to make your room feel warm and cosy. If you have space, opt for a sectional sofa – they're perfect for family movie nights.
Pair your transitional sofa with a linen-upholstered or leather ottoman. Or pick out a tufted pouffe or ottoman and you'll be set to lie back with a glass of wine. Bonus points for ottomans with wheels – the perfect solution if you need to make more space for a game night or yoga sesh.
You can't go wrong with a beautiful, sturdy wood transitional coffee table. If you're leaning toward something bold, opt for a geometric coffee table with thin brass legs.
If the rest of your room feels warm and soft, choose a pair of concrete, wooden or marble side tables to hug your sofa. The symmetrical tables will bring an extra level of cosiness.
Show off your signature style by seasonally changing out decor items. For spring and summer, opt for faux succulents; for autumn and winter, try adding candles. Keep transitional living room decor simple and focus on a few statement pieces so the room doesn't feel cluttered.
Invest in canvas and framed wall art. It's a simple way to show off your signature style – and it won't take up any valuable floor space.
Add unique lighting fixtures to your room to highlight the unique furniture and decor pieces you've selected. Floor lamps can look sleek and understated when paired with a barrel chair. Try placing wall flush lights on each side of your TV stand or credenza to balance the room.
Don't forget to add a comfortable area rug. Broken-line and Morrocan rugs are an easy way to make a bold statement.
Eager for more? Then why not check out 3 of the best ways to layout a living room and our guide to decorating a large wall.
