Living Room with All Types of Fireplace Surround and No TV Ideas and Designs

The front reception room of this grade II listed building was retained with special arched joinery pieces added to help create a sense of depth to the space.

A calming and contemporary yet classic renovation to this existing living room with original period features, such as a cornice and traditional fireplace. The existing floors were sanded and stained to retain the natural grain, and a paint - plaster hybrid material was applied to the walls up to a natural picture rail line. The wall finish is textured thus creates movement of light across its surface. The alcove units and the coffee table are also bespoke and designed in house by Studio Hallett Ike.

We painted the walls in our Wandsworth Family Home in Nutmeg, added velvet furniture, bespoke mirrors and a large patterned rug. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors, photo Chris Snook

This eclectic living room is a bold celebration of character, creativity, and contrast. Bursting with personality, the space is layered with an array of unusual objects and sculptural furniture pieces, each with its own story and form. Colourful artwork energises the walls, while decorative items—collected, curated, and unexpected—fill every corner with charm and intrigue. At the heart of the room, two large green sofas face one another, anchoring the space with comfort and presence. Between them sits a custom-made marble coffee table—an elegant centrepiece with natural veining that adds depth and texture. A standout feature is the bespoke fireplace, designed in-house. With stepped marble detailing and a refined brass border, it blends contemporary craftsmanship with timeless materiality. The original Victorian detailing of the home remains intact, lovingly preserved and repainted to revive its classical beauty. The overall atmosphere is playful, fresh, and full of life—a confident mix of old and new, where historical charm meets bold artistic expression.

The lounge has been designed as a calming yet sophisticated, family-friendly space, equally suited to entertaining guests or relaxing together for a quiet evening with a board game. We have retained and restored original details, including the coffered ceiling and lincrusta door panels, while installing triple-glazed sash windows and insulation to improve energy performance. This space forms part of a wider retrofit of a beautiful Edwardian home in Bushey. We have worked closely with the client and their architect to balance energy efficiency with the preservation of the property’s character, while reflecting the family’s interior style.

The drawing room and library with striking Georgian features such as full height sash windows, marble fireplace and tall ceilings. Bespoke shelves for book, desk and sofa make it a social yet contemplative space.

Mix of contemporary and traditional style to the formal sitting-room.

Reimagining a Grade II Listed Gatehouse on Haslemere’s Lythe Hill Park Estate, balancing historic lineage and simple country living with a contemporary approach, we worked proactively with the Planning Heritage Team and positive, open minded clients to sensitively extend and retain the original character of the Gatehouse.

A relaxed yet sophisticated sitting room centred around a bespoke footstool with distinctive bobble legs, introducing a playful sculptural element. A generous green rug anchors the seating arrangement, adding warmth, texture, and a rich layer of colour that complements the natural palette.

Formal Living Room...no kids zone!

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

Birch-faced plywood radiator panel, inserts in fire surround and above mantel decorations. Cork flooring and clay wall paints.

The brief was simple: give it life. The floors were sanded, repaired, and lightened. The warmer white applied to the walls paired nicely with the brighter floors. The glass balustrade for the staircase was replaced by a hip-high built-in library. Both bathrooms, although not photographed, were completely overhauled. New cupboards in both the master bedroom and guest bedroom bracket their respective pop of color: teal for the built-in desk in the guest bedroom and oak veneer for the drawers and shelves in the master bedroom.

Jordi Anguera

La bibliothèque du salon encadre la cheminée, mettant en valeur les magnifiques corniches de cet appartement haussmannien. Pour souligner le charme de cet intérieur, nous avons choisi des contrastes subtils en utilisant la teinte Dimpse de Farrow and Ball.

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes