Small Enclosed Living Room with All Types of Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

The Brief This project aimed to redefine the home’s functionality and atmosphere by moving away from uniform room proportions, creating a more dynamic spatial experience. The primary objectives were to maximise natural light in key areas, particularly the central staircase and kitchen, and to optimise room sizes while maintaining a cohesive flow. A crucial aspect of the brief involved navigating planning constraints to extend the kitchen space, ensuring it became more practical and inviting for family life. The Design To address the limited daylight, a full-length glass roof was installed over the expanded kitchen, flooding the space with natural light and transforming it into the heart of the home. For the central staircase, a large roof light was introduced, paired with a glass staircase, allowing sunlight to cascade down to the ground floor. The design embraced a raw yet inviting aesthetic by exposing construction details such as bricks, joists, and floorboards, adding texture and warmth to the interiors. This was further complemented by oversized, curvaceous furniture, which softened the industrial elements and enhanced the home’s inviting feel. An unexpected architectural highlight is the double-height void between the first and top floors, which adds visual drama and enhances the sense of openness. These carefully considered interventions transformed the house into a vibrant, light-filled space that meets the family’s needs while elevating its architectural character.

Media Wall including Gas stove and storage. Living room with chunky sofas and swivel chairs. Relaxed atmosphere.
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed living room feature wall in Belfast with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, beige floors and wallpapered walls.

Bespoke shelving system designed and installed by Amberth. David Giles
Design ideas for a small contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, brown floors and feature lighting.

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This is an example of a small classic formal enclosed living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.

We chose a beautiful inky blue for this London Living room to feel fresh in the daytime when the sun streams in and cozy in the evening when it would otherwise feel quite cold. The colour also complements the original fireplace tiles. We took the colour across the walls and woodwork, including the alcoves, and skirting boards, to create a perfect seamless finish. Balanced by the white floor, shutters and lampshade there is just enough light to keep it uplifting and atmospheric. The final additions were a complementary green velvet sofa, luxurious touches of gold and brass and a glass table and mirror to make the room sparkle by bouncing the light from the metallic finishes across the glass and onto the mirror

The living room at our Crouch End apartment project, creating a chic, cosy space to relax and entertain. A soft powder blue adorns the walls in a room that is flooded with natural light. Brass clad shelves bring a considered attention to detail, with contemporary fixtures contrasted with a traditional sofa shape.

We added a jute rug, velvet sofa, built-in joinery to conceal a tv, antique furniture & a dark stained wood floor to our Cotswolds Cottage project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors Armada Cottage is available to rent at www.armadacottagecotswolds.co.uk

Philip Lauterbach
Small scandinavian enclosed living room in Dublin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a plastered fireplace surround and no tv.

A traditional and old apartment in the heart of London re-engineered and transformed into a unique studio flat with a cutting edge minimalist design. Clear lines and subtle colours enhance the abundance of natural light and are accentuated with a variety of modern, colourful and vintage furnishings.

Inside Story Photography
This is an example of a small rural enclosed living room in Other with a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown walls and light hardwood flooring.

Cabinets by Spaced In, Interior Design by Emma Victoria Interior Design
This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floors and feature lighting.

Small victorian formal enclosed living room in London with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Alcove cupboards and shelving improved storage and a low seat with a sheepskin rug was used to create a cosy reading corner.
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Hertfordshire with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, exposed beams, brick walls and a chimney breast.

Small retro enclosed living room in Reims with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floors and wainscoting.

This living room showcases a harmonious balance between functionality and style, with a focus on rich colors and curated details. The built-in bookshelves, painted in a deep blue, frame the fireplace and extend into a connected space, providing ample storage and a cohesive design element. A modern green velvet armchair sits at the forefront, adding a vibrant contrast to the cool tones of the walls. The parquet flooring introduces warmth and texture, beautifully complemented by an intricately patterned rug. The seating arrangement includes a navy corner sofa in the adjoining area, paired with sleek, minimalist nesting tables. Overhead, a statement chandelier with spherical elements adds a touch of contemporary elegance. Decorative accents, such as the abstract artwork above the fireplace and carefully selected accessories, enhance the room’s refined yet inviting atmosphere.

The vintage style living room of designer Anna Hayman
Photo of a small classic enclosed living room in Sussex with yellow walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and multi-coloured floors.

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Photo of a small victorian enclosed living room in Other with white walls, a corner fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, light hardwood flooring, no tv and beige floors.

Photo of a small classic enclosed living room in Other with white walls, a wood burning stove, a plastered fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.

Living room - DESIGN
Photo of a small contemporary enclosed living room in Other with multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.