Living Room Design Photos with Panelled Walls

This family sitting room sits at the heart of their stunning rural period home. My client already has a great eye for colour and design, so the big challenge was centred around the issue of layout, as the room has three doors so lots of traffic pathways, plus in terms of function it needed to provide the family with comfortable seating to relax in as well as a dining area. The room needed to flow and feel cocooning, but also to be refined, vibrant and have eclectic edge. The characterful brick fireplace had a wood burner installed and we agreed on a layout that zoned top third of the kitchen end of the room as dining space, with an elegant banquette bench, upholstered in Lewis & Wood Bukhara, a print inspired by an ikat coat in the V&A and loaded with scatter cushions from Oka. I felt strongly that the room would really benefit from a darker wood antique table, so I sourced a 19th century oak refectory table which adds great character and weight to the room. Colourwise we went for a new dado, original skirting and radiators in Farrow & Ball Pigeon, then lighter above the dado to ceiling in Blue Gray. These tones were echoed in the celadon of the reupholstered fabric of the large sofa that divides the room, along with the glass and brass console behind it from Neptune. The stunning Atticus tribal print gathered lampshades from Vaughan create a real focal point for the room and really support the vibe we were looking to create. In terms of the rest of the upholstery the pair of French Louis chairs were sourced from eBay and upholstered in Rapture & Wright’s Serendip, where the generous ottoman was in Nina Campbell Dumas, lending a traditional yet energetic centrepoint. Always keen to repurpose existing pieces we also recovered the client’s pouffe in the small print of Sanderson’s Truffle and piped it in velvet from Samuel & Sons. Last but not least the smaller console, supporting Pooky’s rechargeable lamps with golden marbled shades, was resprayed in Little Greene Adventurer, a timeless plum that works so well with the claret of the existing Tori Murphy blinds.

Photo : © Julien Fernandez / Amandine et Jules – Hotel particulier a Angers par l’architecte Laurent Dray.
Mid-sized transitional enclosed living room in Angers with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floor, coffered and panelled walls.

The living room at Highgate House. An internal Crittall door and panel frames a view into the room from the hallway. Painted in a deep, moody green-blue with stone coloured ceiling and contrasting dark green joinery, the room is a grown-up cosy space.

The living room blends classic style with modern functionality, featuring hardwood flooring, solid wood furniture, and a neutral palette. Wall mouldings, ceiling cornices, and built-in storage add architectural interest, while Tiffany lamps provide warm, artistic accent lighting. The space is bright and airy, with traditional layouts, elegant finishes, statement rugs, and window treatments that emphasize a timeless, refined interior. Careful attention to lighting, textures, and durable materials ensures both comfort and aesthetic appeal.

Photo of a large traditional enclosed living room in London with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv, panelled walls, grey walls and brown floor.

The living room of this new build home in the countryside was decorated in a transitional style to make it feel timeless, classic, yet modern. Built in storage painted in a rich blue was incorporated into the alcoves, decorative tiling features behind the wood burner and ochre yellow added as an accent colour through soft furnishings and accessories.

View form the main living space out onto the common beyond. The polished concrete floor with underfloor heating powered by the new ASHP. A Bioethanol fire to offer comfort and atmosphere in the winter months. Bespoke joinery wall with seating niches and oak bench seating to the btoom

A garage conversion into a living room space. Our client requested a tranquil space filled with greens, and natural elements they could enjoy. The specification included storage, soft lighting, and the design had to include the client's original sofa and flooring. We created a lived in space, accentuating the walls with panelling and and overall scheme that didn't feel to "done". We limited the amount of soft furnishing, instead opting for floor to ceiling curtains and an area rug. Personal touches were key to this scheme, for this we incorporated the client's desired artwork.

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Photo of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Cagliari with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a built-in media wall, recessed and panelled walls.

Abney & Cove were brought on board to re-think a largely under-used lower ground floor room. Given the family's love of reading and the room's separation from the hustle and bustle of the ground floor kitchen and dining area, a cosy library room was the perfect choice. A wall-to-wall bookcase provided ample storage space for their extensive collection - and with multiple comfy spots to curl up with a literary classic, the room has been reinvented as a place to escape, rather than a room to forget.

this room exudes with elegance showcasing the bespoke dark oak cabinets, a large electric fireplace and bespoke slated wall matching the drawers below.

This is an example of a large country enclosed living room in Other with green walls, laminate floors, no tv, beige floor and panelled walls.

Calm Living Room with Mouldings
Mid-sized contemporary living room in Buckinghamshire with medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

The stylish new Baltimore brings a designer touch. A modern silhouette, softened with plush upholstery. Subtle Italian glamour for a contemporary home.

Adding character and storage back into this period property living room with these bespoke alcove units and panelling on the beautiful semi-circular window.

Dettaglio del salotto dopo i lavori di restyling. In primo piano il divano in tessuto grigio contrasta perfettamente la parete verde petrolio rivestita da due specchi circolari in metallo dorato. Il mobile a parete muta in scrivania sul lato del divano.

A garage conversion into a living room space. Our client requested a tranquil space filled with greens, and natural elements they could enjoy. The specification included storage, soft lighting, and the design had to include the client's original sofa and flooring. We created a lived in space, accentuating the walls with panelling and and overall scheme that didn't feel to "done". We limited the amount of soft furnishing, instead opting for floor to ceiling curtains and an area rug. Personal touches were key to this scheme, for this we incorporated the client's desired artwork.

Wall hung TV unit incorporated with a stone feature fireplace
Photo of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor and panelled walls.

This family sitting room sits at the heart of their stunning rural period home. My client already has a great eye for colour and design, so the big challenge was centred around the issue of layout, as the room has three doors so lots of traffic pathways, plus in terms of function it needed to provide the family with comfortable seating to relax in as well as a dining area. The room needed to flow and feel cocooning, but also to be refined, vibrant and have eclectic edge. The characterful brick fireplace had a wood burner installed and we agreed on a layout that zoned top third of the kitchen end of the room as dining space, with an elegant banquette bench, upholstered in Lewis & Wood Bukhara, a print inspired by an ikat coat in the V&A and loaded with scatter cushions from Oka. I felt strongly that the room would really benefit from a darker wood antique table, so I sourced a 19th century oak refectory table which adds great character and weight to the room. Colourwise we went for a new dado, original skirting and radiators in Farrow & Ball Pigeon, then lighter above the dado to ceiling in Blue Gray. These tones were echoed in the celadon of the reupholstered fabric of the large sofa that divides the room, along with the glass and brass console behind it from Neptune. The stunning Atticus tribal print gathered lampshades from Vaughan create a real focal point for the room and really support the vibe we were looking to create. In terms of the rest of the upholstery the pair of French Louis chairs were sourced from eBay and upholstered in Rapture & Wright’s Serendip, where the generous ottoman was in Nina Campbell Dumas, lending a traditional yet energetic centrepoint. Always keen to repurpose existing pieces we also recovered the client’s pouffe in the small print of Sanderson’s Truffle and piped it in velvet from Samuel & Sons. Last but not least the smaller console, supporting Pooky’s rechargeable lamps with golden marbled shades, was resprayed in Little Greene Adventurer, a timeless plum that works so well with the claret of the existing Tori Murphy blinds.