Contemporary Brown Living Room with All Types of Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

16th Century oak-framed living room with a restored contemporary interior. Exposed oak beams and red brick double-sided fireplace, with wood flooring. Photo: Lawrence Garwood

Formal living room with luxurious bespoke made sofas and large statement coffee table. Please contact us for pricing and information on any piece.

Photo credit: Graham Warman Photography

Finished project photos from van Ellen & Sheryn Architects. Other photos from our lighting designers.

Sébastien Siraudeau (delavolvo.fr)

The seamless blend of styles in this sitting space conveys a contemporary feel with an organic mix of vintage, rustic and glamour. Sophisticated drama would probably be the best way to describe the arrangement of this gorgeous room, where every detail has been accounted for. David Giles

Offen gestalteter Wohn- und Essbereich

The client brief was to create a cosy and atmospheric space, fit for evening entertaining, but bright enough to be enjoyed in the day. We achieved this by using a linen effect wallcovering which adds texture and interest. The large chaise sofa has been upholstered in a dark herringbone weave wool for practical reasons and also provides a contrast against the wall colour. A gallery wall behind the sofa has been framed by two bronze Porta Romana wall lights which provide soft, ambient lighting, perfect for a relaxing evening. The armchair and ottoman have been upholstered in the same fabric to tie the two seating zones together and a bespoke calacatta viola marble coffee table wraps around the ottoman, providing a flat surface for drinks. To give the room a focal point, we built a chimney breast with a gas letterbox fire and created a recess for the large screen television. Bespoke fitted cabinets with fluted doors either side of the chimney provides ample storage for media equipment and the oak shelves, complete with LED lighting display a collection of decorative objects. In between the shelves we fitted beautifully patinated antique mirror to give the illusion of space.

Rénovation complète d'un loft de 135m² à Montreuil. Le cœur du loft s’articule autour d’un plateau principal entièrement ouvert, combinant une cuisine baignée de lumière grâce à sa verrière, une salle à manger conviviale, un salon confortable et un espace bureau discret.

Open plan living area with TV over fireplace and a pair of custom shelving alcoves either side with picture lights above. Tray ceiling with pyramid rooflight above. Recessed curtain pocket with concealed curtain tracks.

We were commissioned to transform a large run-down flat occupying the ground floor and basement of a grand house in Hampstead into a spectacular contemporary apartment. The property was originally built for a gentleman artist in the 1870s who installed various features including the gothic panelling and stained glass in the living room, acquired from a French church. Since its conversion into a boarding house soon after the First World War, and then flats in the 1960s, hardly any remedial work had been undertaken and the property was in a parlous state. Photography: Bruce Heming

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