The total renovation, working with Llama Projects, the construction division of the Llama Group, of this once very dated top floor apartment in the heart of the old city of Shrewsbury. With all new electrics, fireplace, built in cabinetry, flooring and interior design & style. Our clients wanted a stylish, contemporary interior through out replacing the dated, old fashioned interior. The old fashioned electric fireplace was replaced with a modern electric fire and all new built in cabinetry was built into the property. Showcasing the lounge interior, with stylish Italian design furniture, available through our design studio. New wooden flooring throughout, John Cullen Lighting, contemporary built in cabinetry. Creating a wonderful weekend luxury pad for our Hong Kong based clients. All furniture, lighting, flooring and accessories are available through Janey Butler Interiors.

Renew

Zola European Windows

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Contura 556G Wood-burning Stove in Errol

Fire Surround Centres

"From our first visit to the showroom to the final instalment, all I can say is what a pleasure my wife and I had in dealing with a reputable local family run business. We had just finished building the house of our dreams and we were looking for the ‘wow’ factor to finish it off with a log burning stove. An absolute perfect stunning, complimenting wood stove for our beautiful new home, supplied and installed by Fire Surround Centres." - Bruce McK., Errol

Home revamp

Wioleta Kelly

Previously living room was dark and long. That made it difficult to arrange furniture. By knocking down the walls around the living room and by moving chimney we gained an extra space that allowed us to create a bright and comfortable place to live.

Deertrack Lane

Jeff Jordan Architects LLC

Gregory Maka
Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living room

Cotton + Ash Interiors

A living room designed in a scandi rustic style featuring an inset wood burning stove, a shelved alcove on one side with log storage undernaeath and a TV shelf on the other side with further log storage and a media box below. The flooring is a light herringbone laminate and the ceiling, coving and ceiling rose are painted Farrow and Ball 'Calamine' to add interest to the room and tie in with the accented achromatic colour scheme of white, grey and pink. The velvet loveseat and sofa add an element of luxury to the room making it a more formal seating area, further enhanced by the picture moulding panelling applied to the white walls.

Pink and blue triple function space with living room divider

My Bespoke Room

We created a dark blue panelled feature wall which creates cohesion through the room by linking it with the dark blue kitchen cabinets and it also helps to zone this space to give it its own identity, separate from the kitchen and dining spaces. This also helps to hide the TV which is less obvious against a dark backdrop than a clean white wall.

Adobe Home in Lafayette

KE Interiors, Inc.

We took an ordinary living room and transformed it into an oasis! We added a round, adobe-style fireplace, beams to the vaulted ceiling, stucco on the walls, and a beautiful chandelier to create this cozy and stylish living room.

Heizkamin

Ernst Ofenbau

Inspiration for an expansive modern open concept living room in Stuttgart with a library, white walls, slate floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Coldfall Avenue

Finch London

Aidan Brown
Large modern open concept living room in London with concrete floors, grey walls, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Living Room Refresh

Making Spaces

Making Spaces
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Other with black walls, carpet, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Furusundsgatan 9

Stylescale

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian living room in Stockholm with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround and brown floor.

Winchester room with a view

At No 19

A long, narrow lounge / diner open plan to the kitchen which had been remodelled in the recent past. A bright orange glass splashback dictated the colour scheme. We removed a dated red brick fireplace with open fire and replaced it with an integrated cassette multi fuel burner. Bespoke display shelves and log storage was desinged and built. A bespoke chaise sofa and two accent chairs significantly improved capacity for seating. curtains with silver and copper metallic accents pulled the scheme together withouot detracting from the glorious open views.

Edwardian Living Room Revamp

Design In Motion

This Edwardian living room was lacking enthusiasm and vibrancy and needed to be brought back to life. A lick of paint can make all the difference! We wanted to bring a rich, deep colour to this room to give it that cosy, warm feeling it was missing while still allowing this room to fit in with the period this home was built in. We also had to go with a colour that matched the light green and gold curtains that were already in the room. The royal, warm green we chose looks beautiful and makes more of an impact when you walk in. We went for an ivory cream colour on the picture rails and moulding to emphasise the characteristics of this period home and finished the room off with a bright white on the ceiling and above the picture rail to brighten everything up.

Modern Scandi Home

NB Interiors UK

Inspired by fantastic views, there was a strong emphasis on natural materials and lots of textures to create a hygge space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Large Sliding Wall

John Mast Construction, Inc.

Dividing the Living room and Family room is this large sliding wall hanging from a restored barn beam. This sliding wall is designed to look natural whether its opened or closed. Designed and Constructed by John Mast Construction, Photo by Caleb Mast

Major House

Studio Rey

A grade II listed Georgian property in Pembrokeshire with a contemporary and colourful interior.
This is an example of a mid-sized enclosed living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Welwyn Open Plan Revamp

Sai Interiors

We loved working on this project! The clients brief was to create the Danish concept of Hygge in her new home. We completely redesigned and revamped the space. She wanted to keep all her existing furniture but wanted the space to feel completely different. We opened up the back wall into the garden and added bi-fold doors to create an indoor-outdoor space. New flooring, complete redecoration, new lighting and accessories to complete the transformation. Her tears of happiness said it all!

Wood Fireplaces & Inserts

The Firebird

Wood Burning Fireplace
Scandinavian living room in Albuquerque with white walls, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

Redston Road

andrewmulroyarchitects

Will Pryce
This is an example of a contemporary open concept living room in London with medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove and a Plaster Fireplace Surround

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

Which 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 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 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 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.