Open Plan Living Room with Brown Walls and White Walls Ideas and Designs

3,700 sq ft | Private Client, Johnson Naylor | Dressing | Photography by Guy Montague Pollock

A calm coastal living room featuring soft neutrals, sculptural lighting, and layered textures. Natural materials and warm tones create a serene atmosphere ideal for relaxed everyday living.

This open plan sitting room was redesigned to make the most of the stunning sea views, while embracing the generous proportions of the room

View from the main reception room out across the double-height dining space to the rear garden beyond. The new staircase linking to the lower ground floor level is striking in its detailing with conceal LED lighting and polished plaster walling.

Just off the kitchen in this expansive open-plan home, the media room has been designed as a calm and inviting retreat. The colour is just right for relaxed movie nights with family and friends. We created this space to strike a balance between high functionality and a soft, romantic aesthetic. Our timeless PF Lay-On Shaker cabinetry brings structure in a floor-to-ceiling style and is hand-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Sulking Room Pink. This romantic, muted rose is far from overtly pink, a more powdery hue that pairs effortlessly with other tones in the palette. Built into a naturally lit room, the media unit benefits from abundant daylight thanks to a striking skylight and expansive glass doors. The floor-to-ceiling design features open shelving around the perimeter for display, closed cabinets for hidden storage, and a central open section designed to frame a large television perfectly. The rich bronze finish of the Corston Milliner knobs complements the warmth of the cabinetry, and the discreet integrated lighting enhances the mood, making the room feel intimate and inviting when the lights dim for a film.

Capturing the calm and sophistication, this space proves that modern design can feel both warm and inviting.

We recently transformed a client's 2006 Cambridgeshire home into a modern open-plan living space that strikes the perfect balance between comfort and functionality. This redesign was all about creating a space for both relaxation and entertaining, while honouring the character of the home. To achieve this, we reimagined the space and opened up the downstairs kitchen and living area. We blended modern and contemporary design elements, such as wooden panelling, creating a feature of the media wall. Custom-built smart storage solutions, designed by Laura, add a layer of practicality while maintaining the sleek aesthetic of the space. To achieve this, we reimagined the space and opened up the downstairs kitchen and living area. We blended modern and contemporary design elements, such as wooden panelling, creating a feature of the media wall. Custom-built smart storage solutions, designed by Laura, add a layer of practicality while maintaining the sleek aesthetic of the space.

The new lounge opens directly to the garden through full-height glazing, with rooflights drawing daylight deep into the space.

Re-fit of an industrial space to provide an adaptable home that maximises available volume and celebrates the building’s raw appeal. A series of effective interventions allow the space to host a brand range of live work actives without compromising the bright open feel.

A contemporary stylish living space, with joinery details that add texture and offer ample storage.

The living space of this Cobham garage conversion, sitting under a vaulted ceiling with two large roof lights and decorative moulded beams giving the room genuine barn-like presence. Deep navy sofas dressed with blue and grey cushions sit around a tufted linen ottoman, with full-height sliding glass doors on one side and a pair of garden doors on the other, framing views straight out to mature planting. A tall painted storage cupboard and rattan chair fill the corner nearest the kitchen. Grey floor tiles carry the same underfloor heating through from the kitchen, keeping the whole conversion one continuous, comfortable space. Designed, planned and built by The Plan Hub, one team from first drawing to final finish.