This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Custom gas fireplace, stone cladding, sheer curtains
Contemporary formal open concept living room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, white walls, a freestanding tv and beige floor.

Transitional formal living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a standard fireplace and beige floor.

Bringing a modern touch to a period home lounge room. We injected colour through the occasional chairs and the art.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in Sydney with a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

This serene and light-filled living space received a full decorative update by ABP Interiors. The existing furniture was carefully reupholstered in fresh, patterned fabrics to breathe new life into beloved pieces. Walls and built-in joinery were repainted in a soft neutral palette, creating a calm and cohesive backdrop. The new wool carpet adds comfort and warmth underfoot, while custom curtains and a shaped pelmet in a delicate floral fabric complete the look. Every detail, from lamps to accent cushions, was thoughtfully layered for a soft, inviting finish.

Large modern formal enclosed living room in Adelaide with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wall-mounted tv, brick walls, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Inspiration for a small eclectic formal enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

A light-filled living room featuring a curved boucle sectional sofa, layered with warm-toned cushions and paired with nested timber coffee tables. Custom built-in joinery with a window seat maximises function while maintaining a minimalist, cozy aesthetic.

Sun drenched opening plan living room with direct access to garden. Eclectic mix of timeless classic pieces mixed with post modern Bauhaus and vintage Danish pieces

Design ideas for a transitional formal living room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Henrik Nero
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian formal enclosed living room in Stockholm with grey walls, painted wood floors, a corner fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Jake Fitzjones
Photo of a large contemporary formal living room in London with a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Over the course of a year, we were entrusted with renovating an existing property for a client, transforming it into their ideal family home. This included adding an extension and developing the basement to create a luxurious leisure suite. The Edwardian property retained many of its original features, which we carefully preserved and integrated throughout the rest of the home.

This living room, part of the New England & Cape Cod–inspired home by Studio212 Ltd, blends calm comfort with carefully detailed design. At the centre, a bespoke media wall with integrated fireplace and floating cabinetry is framed by illuminated shelving, providing both display and storage. The shelving composition is styled with layered artwork, ceramics, and greenery to create a curated yet relaxed atmosphere. Above, a Lira Lighting circular pendant anchors the space and highlights the architectural ceiling recess. The layout is grounded by sofas from Camerich, paired with a nested marble-and-glass coffee table that adds sculptural elegance. A soft New King carpet completes the scheme, adding warmth and texture underfoot. The result is a family living space that feels sophisticated, comfortable, and deeply connected to its architectural setting.

Bespoke AV /storage unit with oak sliding doors and shelving and a stone plinth. Joinery by wabi-sabi. Stone by Tuscan Stone & Bathrooms
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Dublin with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized victorian formal living room in London with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Casa Mille unfolds within the 1930s extension of a historic 19th-century palace belonging to the Counts Callori family, in what used to be the Count's artisan workshop and the former stables in the outdoor garden. Only the kitchen is the only room created inside the building's nineteenth-century sleeve. The history of the property has provided one of the most florid design strands of contents and atmospheres to all the design: the living room was created in the Count's artisan workshop, influencing the choice of an industrial floor in helicopter concrete. The stage instead reflects the historical soul of the house and invades the contemporary part with an industrial finish with an asymmetrical cut. To balance the more informal part of the industrial part, the choice fell on a contemporary and iconic design, through the use of American walnut in custom furnishings and textured and textured upholstery, softening the hard character of the helicopter concrete floor and making the flavor of the whole most welcoming project. The materials in each room chase and contrast, enhancing each other also in the finishes: all the wood has a gloss component that makes it shiny and reflective as opposed to the more opaque and matt finishes of the laminates and lacquers and fabrics.

Darren Mcloughlin
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.