Budget Enclosed Living Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Photo of a medium sized midcentury enclosed living room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv, brown floors and exposed beams.

Heather Robbins of Red Images Fine Photography
This is an example of a small eclectic enclosed living room in Perth with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, white walls and feature lighting.

Living Room with tiled Fireplace
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary enclosed living room in Melbourne with a music area, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floors.

Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed living room in Paris with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Mid-century sideboard with an eclectic mix of vintage and hand-painted accessories.
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian enclosed living room in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

In this beautiful-looking living room, an industrial ambiance seamlessly blends with the inviting charm of a cozy reading nook. The space boasts exposed brick walls, complemented by a mix of metal and wood elements, creating an industrial aesthetic. The carefully curated furnishings and soft textiles introduce a sense of comfort, turning a corner of the room into a dedicated reading space. The combination of raw textures, warm lighting, and strategically placed bookshelves enhances the overall ambiance, making it an ideal haven for relaxation and literary enjoyment.

This living room come snug and cinema room was refurbished to create a flexible space for relaxing after a day at the beach and surfing. Relaxed furniture paired with vibrant colours create a warm and inviting space to chill out in.

Home Staging Alx Gunn Interiors. " I would thoroughly recommend Alx's home staging service. She made the whole process a pleasure and, having had our house on the market for nearly 2 years, we received 2 purchase offers within 2 days of the staging being complete. I wouldn't hesitate to enlist the services of Alx the next time I want to sell a house" Home Owner Claire S Photography by Alx Gunn Interiors

We were commissioned by our clients to design a light and airy open-plan kitchen and dining space with plenty of natural light whilst also capturing the views of the fields at the rear of their property. We not only achieved that but also took our designs a step further to create a beautiful first-floor ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom which our clients love! Our initial brief was very clear and concise, with our clients having a good understanding of what they wanted to achieve – the removal of the existing conservatory to create an open and light-filled space that then connects on to what was originally a small and dark kitchen. The two-storey and single-storey rear extension with beautiful high ceilings, roof lights, and French doors with side lights on the rear, flood the interior spaces with natural light and allow for a beautiful, expansive feel whilst also affording stunning views over the fields. This new extension allows for an open-plan kitchen/dining space that feels airy and light whilst also maximising the views of the surrounding countryside. The only change during the concept design was the decision to work in collaboration with the client’s adjoining neighbour to design and build their extensions together allowing a new party wall to be created and the removal of wasted space between the two properties. This allowed them both to gain more room inside both properties and was essentially a win-win for both clients, with the original concept design being kept the same but on a larger footprint to include the new party wall. The different floor levels between the two properties with their extensions and building on the party wall line in the new wall was a definite challenge. It allowed us only a very small area to work to achieve both of the extensions and the foundations needed to be very deep due to the ground conditions, as advised by Building Control. We overcame this by working in collaboration with the structural engineer to design the foundations and the work of the project manager in managing the team and site efficiently. We love how large and light-filled the space feels inside, the stunning high ceilings, and the amazing views of the surrounding countryside on the rear of the property. The finishes inside and outside have blended seamlessly with the existing house whilst exposing some original features such as the stone walls, and the connection between the original cottage and the new extension has allowed the property to still retain its character. There are a number of special features to the design – the light airy high ceilings in the extension, the open plan kitchen and dining space, the connection to the original cottage whilst opening up the rear of the property into the extension via an existing doorway, the views of the beautiful countryside, the hidden nature of the extension allowing the cottage to retain its original character and the high-end materials which allows the new additions to blend in seamlessly. The property is situated within the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and our designs were sympathetic to the Cotswold vernacular and character of the existing property, whilst maximising its views of the stunning surrounding countryside. The works have massively improved our client’s lifestyles and the way they use their home. The previous conservatory was originally used as a dining space however the temperatures inside made it unusable during hot and cold periods and also had the effect of making the kitchen very small and dark, with the existing stone walls blocking out natural light and only a small window to allow for light and ventilation. The original kitchen didn’t feel open, warm, or welcoming for our clients. The new extension allowed us to break through the existing external stone wall to create a beautiful open-plan kitchen and dining space which is both warm, cosy, and welcoming, but also filled with natural light and affords stunning views of the gardens and fields beyond the property. The space has had a huge impact on our client’s feelings towards their main living areas and created a real showcase entertainment space.

Photo by Chris Snook
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floors.

This is an example of a small modern enclosed living room in London with a reading nook, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and a built-in media unit.

Photo by Chris Snook
This is an example of a medium sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floors.

Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian enclosed living room in Berlin with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, no tv and brown floors.

Reclaimed Georgian pine floorboards, stained with a bespoke dark oil and finished with a matte hard wax.
Large contemporary enclosed living room in London with dark hardwood flooring.

Sofa covered in striped Moroccan pom-pom blanket, with circular teal rug and mid-century coffee table and corner cupboard. Painted plant pots by Hannah Drakeford Design.

Paulo Santarelli
Photo of a medium sized classic enclosed living room in Newcastle - Maitland with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Making Spaces https://blog.making-spaces.net/2016/12/05/the-drawing-room-final-reveal/

Photo of a large contemporary enclosed living room in Paris with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a concealed tv.

Retro hörna av Stina Isakson Foto: Patrik Svedberg
This is an example of a medium sized traditional formal enclosed living room in Gothenburg with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.