Gracing the coast of Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight, we are proud to showcase the full transformation of this beautiful apartment, including new bathroom and completely bespoke kitchen, lovingly designed and created by the Wooldridge Interiors team!

Summer house on the ocean coast

Oregano-Design Interior Lab

This is a variation of the first floor of the little summer house near the ocean. I wanted to use more warm colors and floral patterns do the interior looks bright.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Beach style living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Stove and Stone Hearth in Living Room

JM Craftsmanship

Open floor-plan living room with large windows includes custom stone hearth for free-standing heat stove
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept living room in Boston with a home bar, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Island Cottage

Paul Cashin Architects

Photography by Richard Chivers https://www.rchivers.co.uk/ Island Cottage is an existing dwelling constructed in 1830, in a conservation area at the southern limit of Sidlesham Quay village, West Sussex. The property was highlighted by the local authority as a key example of rural vernacular character for homes in the area, but is also sited in a major flood risk area. Such a precarious context therefore demanded a considered approach, however the original building had been extended over many years mostly with insensitive and cumbersome extensions and additions. Our clients purchased Island Cottage in 2015. They had a strong sense of belonging to the area, as both had childhood memories of visiting Pagham Harbour and were greatly drawn to live on the South Coast after many years working and living in London. We were keen to help them discover and create a home in which to dwell for many years to come. Our brief was to restore the cottage and reconcile it’s history of unsuitable extensions to the landscape of the nature reserve of Sidlesham and the bay of Pagham beyond. The original house could not be experienced amongst the labyrinthine rooms and corridors and it’s identity was lost to recent additions and refurbishments. Our first move was to establish the lines of the original cottage and draw a single route through the house. This is experienced as a simple door from the library at the formal end of the house, leading from north to south straight towards the rear garden on both floors. By reinstating the library and guest bedroom/bathroom spaces above we were able to distinguish the original cottage from the later additions. We were then challenged by the new owners to provide a calm and protective series of spaces that make links to the landscape of the coast. Internally the cottage takes the natural materials of the surrounding coastline, such as flint and timber, and uses these to dress walls and floors. Our proposals included making sense of the downstairs spaces by allowing a flowing movement between the rooms. Views through and across the house are opened up so to help navigate the maze like spaces. Each room is open on many sides whilst limiting the number of corridor spaces, and the use of split levels help to mark one space to the next. The first floor hosts three bedrooms, each of unique style and outlook. The main living space features a corner window, referencing an open book set into the wall at the height of a desk. Log burners, sliding doors, and uncovered historic materials are part of the main reception rooms. The roof is accessible with a steep stair and allows for informal gathering on a grass terrace which gains views far beyond the immediate gardens and neighbouring nature reserve. The external facades have been uplifted with larch cladding, new timber windows, and a series of timber loggias set into the gardens. Our landscaping strategy alleviates flood risk by providing a bung to the garden edge, whilst encouraging native species planting to take over the new timber structure that is directly connected to the house. This approach will help to plant the house in its surroundings, which is vital given the local connection to the Sidlesham Nature Reserve. Throughout the project the client sourced much of the interior finishes and fixtures directly from salvage yards and online second hand boutiques. The house is decorated with reclaimed materials referencing the worn and weary effect of time spent on the beach or at the sea side. Now complete, the house genuinely feels reconciled to its place, a haven for our clients, and an exemplary project for our future clients who wish to link their childhoods with their future homes.

Cornish Beach House Lounge

Anya Rice Photography

Interior Designer: Sims Hilditch Photographer: Anya Rice Stylist: Katherine Sorrell
Design ideas for a beach style living room in Other with beige walls, a wood stove, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Tregoose, Polzeath, Cornwall

The Bazeley Partnership

This replacement dwelling at Tregoose, Polzeath is a two-storey, detached, four bedroom house with open plan reception space on the ground floor and bedrooms on the lower level. Sympathetic to its context and neighbouring buildings, the split-level accommodation has been designed to maximise stunning coastal and ocean views from the property. The living and dining areas on the ground floor benefit from a large, full-height gable window and a glazed balcony oriented to take advantage of the views whilst still maintaining privacy for neighbouring properties. The house features engineered oak flooring and a bespoke oak staircase with glazed balustrades. Skylights ensure the house is extremely well lit and roof-mounted solar panels produce hot water, with an airsource heat pump connected to underfloor heating. Close proximity to the popular surfing beach at Polzeath is reflected in the outdoor shower and large, copper-tiled wet room with giant walk-in shower and bespoke wetsuit drying rack. Photograph: Perfect Stays Ltd

Hut on Sleds

Crosson Architects

Jackie Meiring
Photo of a small beach style living room in Auckland with a wood stove.

Relax to the Max at this Luxury Retreat Home Renovation

Revamper Interior Design

The beautiful stone clad wood burning fireplace is the center piece in this luxury retreat style living room. The emphasis in this space is to unwind without distraction. By positioning the TV on an adjacent wall rather than creating a central focal point around it the primary function of this space perfectly suits our clients lifestyle and personality.

pentyak

Broad and Turner

Design ideas for a beach style formal living room in Cornwall with a wood stove, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Shore of Little Sebago Lake

Delano Architecture

Aaron Flacke
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in Portland Maine with light hardwood floors, beige floor, beige walls, a wood stove and no tv.

River Avenue Project

Kara Theresa LLC

Coastal, Casual and Comfortable Living Room. Shades of blue and gray.
Mid-sized beach style enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

South Freeport Serenity

e4 Interior Design, LLC

Kim Case Photography
This is an example of a large beach style formal open concept living room in Portland Maine with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a built-in media wall, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Hillside Sanctuary

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

Kevin Scott
Design ideas for a beach style formal open concept living room in Seattle with a wood stove, no tv and dark hardwood floors.

Luxury Ocean Front Vacation Home

CSG Interior Design

Luxurious yet very comfortable second home. Located with a spectacular view of the Pacific ocean. It's cozy and situated in an established beachfront area. This home needed a complete remodel. CSG Interior Design was contacted to work with the clients in furnishing and consultation. We selected the materials for the kitchen, bathrooms and fireplace remodel.

Pest House

Woodhull

Beach style living room in Portland Maine with white walls, a wood stove and white floor.

The Yellow Cottage, Trebarwith Strand

Perfect Stays

Photo of a beach style living room in Cornwall with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a wood stove.

Living Room

Oliver Grahame Photography

This is an example of a large beach style formal enclosed living room in Gloucestershire with grey walls and a wood stove.

CAMMERAY

Studio 1 Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a brick fireplace surround.

The Sheawater

163 Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open concept living room in Other with a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Beach Style Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove

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 beach style 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 beach style living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which beach style 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 beach style 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 beach style 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 beach style 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.