Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood Floors, Carpet and a Corner TV

This is the first in a series of images and IGTV posts showing the transformation of our apartment renovation in Kensington, London. It is not often as an interior designer that you get to totally transform a home from top to bottom. This four-bed apartment situated in one of London’s most prestigious garden squares was a joy to work on. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I designed and project-managed the entire renovation. The 2,500sqft apartment was tired and needed a total transformation. My brief was to create a classic contemporary space. The flat was stripped back to the bare bones; we removed the old flooring and installed full soundproofing throughout the apartment. I then laid a dark Wenge parquet flooring and kept the walls in a light off-white paint to keep the apartment light and airy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I decided to retain the original mouldings on the walls and paint the areas (walls, moulding and covings) in the same colour. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This first image shows the Bolection-style fireplace with the dark slate contrast hearth and slips. I balanced the room by placing two dark wood sideboards and a dark round mirror above the fireplace as a punchy contract to the pale walls.

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Interior styling without incurring a huge spend and on a limited time frame; working from a holiday home audit for Fixer Management on how to improve profitability and occupancy at this two bedroom holiday let. Warren French dramatically improved the look and finish of this Victorian cottage by renewing all soft furnishings and installing artwork and accessories. With the property now showing multiple bookings since its update in 2022, this is an example of how important the interior design is of a holiday home.

In this beautiful-looking living room, an industrial ambiance seamlessly blends with the inviting charm of a cozy reading nook. The space boasts exposed brick walls, complemented by a mix of metal and wood elements, creating an industrial aesthetic. The carefully curated furnishings and soft textiles introduce a sense of comfort, turning a corner of the room into a dedicated reading space. The combination of raw textures, warm lighting, and strategically placed bookshelves enhances the overall ambiance, making it an ideal haven for relaxation and literary enjoyment.

The beam above the fireplace has been stripped back along with the beams to lighten the area and help lift the the ceiling. With the help of a roof window this back area is now flooded with natural light.

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Design ideas for a small midcentury enclosed living room in Reims with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a corner tv.

This incredible large inglenook fireplace provides a feature for this room. The room extends into the 'Garden room' an open area at the end of the Living Room, which provides a perfect area for the clients to relax, read a book and also play bridge with their friends. The large living area is the perfect space to show off the beautiful collection of ceramics and artefacts from their time living in the Far East. Inspiration for all the fabrics came from the combination of the clients blue & white china and the exposed rich red brick throughout the property.

Inspiration for a small formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Front formal sitting room with Victorian fireplace.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Surrey with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a corner tv and grey floor.

Living room with log burning stove and french doors to the garden.
Mid-sized modern living room in Oxfordshire with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a corner tv and brown floor.

Angles of country contemporary living room. Functional for a family with lots of animals. Rich leather sofas balanced with country scheme wallpaper and paint for neutral calm balance.

This stunning open-plan, living dinner has been transformed by our designer Zarah, from a plain beige space into a cosy monochrome modern oasis!
Large transitional formal open concept living room in London with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a corner tv and beige floor.

This stunning open-plan, living dinner has been transformed by our designer Zarah, from a plain beige space into a cosy monochrome modern oasis!
Design ideas for a large transitional formal open concept living room in London with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a corner tv and beige floor.

Interior styling without incurring a huge spend and on a limited time frame; working from a holiday home audit for Fixer Management on how to improve profitability and occupancy at this two bedroom holiday let. Warren French dramatically improved the look and finish of this Victorian cottage by renewing all soft furnishings and installing artwork and accessories. With the property now showing multiple bookings since its update in 2022, this is an example of how important the interior design is of a holiday home.

The large living area is the perfect space to show off the beautiful collection of ceramics and artefacts from their time living in the Far East. Inspiration for all the fabrics came from the combination of the clients blue & white china and the exposed rich red brick throughout the property. The stunning bespoke oak joinery with Astro's bronze picture lights to illuminate all of the client's beautiful collection of ceramics and artefacts from their time living in the Far East. The incredible large inglenook fireplace provides a feature for this room.

It was a real pleasure to work with these clients to create a fusion of East Coast USA and Morocco in this North London Flat. A modest architectural intervention of rebuilding the rear extension on lower ground and creating a first floor bathroom over the same footprint. The project combines modern-eclectic interior design with twenty century vintage classics. The colour scheme of pinks, greens and coppers create a vibrant palette that sits comfortably within this period property.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor, coffered and a wood stove.

Inspiration for a large transitional living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv and brown floor.

Formal cosy living room with colourful furniture and accessories.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Gloucestershire with a stone fireplace surround, orange floor, carpet, a wood stove and a corner tv.