Living Room with Brown Walls, All Types of Ceiling and Panelled Walls Ideas and Designs

Dark and moody family tv room, with panelled out walls to conceal led lighting at a pocket above, to highlight the sloped ceiling and create a cavity for rewiring. Dark rift oak chevron doors with custom bronze pull handles and custom TV surround with quilted faux leather back panel and bronze details, by Newtown Woodworks. Photography by Gareth Byrne.

The living room at House CN by SASI Studio centres around a restored fireplace framed by bespoke timber joinery. Vertical wood slat detailing, integrated shelving and concealed storage bring warmth, texture and craftsmanship to the space, while the pale walls and neutral curtains create a calm, contemporary backdrop.

Medium sized modern formal open plan living room in Amsterdam with brown walls, painted wood flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.

The project began with a modest brief to address deferred maintenance and upgrade essential services in a family home that no longer met the evolving needs of its occupants. Chief among the challenges was the lack of adequate storage, a pressing issue given the changing requirements of the owners. As the design evolved, it became clear that there was an opportunity to restore the three-storey building to its former glory while enhancing and expanding its living spaces. This realisation shifted the project’s trajectory towards a more cohesive and ambitious vision, balancing practicality with an aesthetic recalibration that the property had long been missing. FPA set out to craft a home that intimately reflected its inhabitants, creating spaces that are not only functional but resonate with their lifestyle. The design achieves a thoughtful balance of preservation, enhancement, and innovation, resulting in a home that feels both timeless and tailored. The historical layout required minimal remodelling, with only localized interventions to improve flow and functionality. Additional space was gained through a hip-to-gable dormer extension under Permitted Development, seamlessly integrating new and old. Externally, traditional materials like London stock bricks and slates honour the building’s heritage, while internally, a warmer, more contemporary palette transforms the home. Plywood, used extensively for wall linings, flooring, and bespoke joinery, showcases the potential of a humble material, offering both simplicity and refinement. The material palette and finishes were deliberately understated yet sophisticated. Muted tones create calm and inviting spaces, while selective use of accent colours adds moments of joy and playfulness. The result is a project that feels grounded and serene, yet undeniably modern—a family home reimagined with sensitivity and character.

El reto de este proyecto fue el diseñar una casa en un terreno muy inclinado. Es un diseño sobrio y minimalista
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary formal open plan living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary formal open plan living room in Stockholm with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in media unit, grey floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.

Expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Brisbane with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media unit, brown floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.

Luxury living space with the marble featured fireplace
This is an example of a large contemporary formal and grey and brown open plan living room in Kent with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floors, a coffered ceiling, panelled walls and a chimney breast.

Inspiration for a medium sized classic enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.

We added antique style furniture in velvets and linens, antique side tables, bespoke cushions and curtains as well as a large jute rug to the panelled sitting room at our Kent Family Home project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors

The project began with a modest brief to address deferred maintenance and upgrade essential services in a family home that no longer met the evolving needs of its occupants. Chief among the challenges was the lack of adequate storage, a pressing issue given the changing requirements of the owners. As the design evolved, it became clear that there was an opportunity to restore the three-storey building to its former glory while enhancing and expanding its living spaces. This realisation shifted the project’s trajectory towards a more cohesive and ambitious vision, balancing practicality with an aesthetic recalibration that the property had long been missing. FPA set out to craft a home that intimately reflected its inhabitants, creating spaces that are not only functional but resonate with their lifestyle. The design achieves a thoughtful balance of preservation, enhancement, and innovation, resulting in a home that feels both timeless and tailored. The historical layout required minimal remodelling, with only localized interventions to improve flow and functionality. Additional space was gained through a hip-to-gable dormer extension under Permitted Development, seamlessly integrating new and old. Externally, traditional materials like London stock bricks and slates honour the building’s heritage, while internally, a warmer, more contemporary palette transforms the home. Plywood, used extensively for wall linings, flooring, and bespoke joinery, showcases the potential of a humble material, offering both simplicity and refinement. The material palette and finishes were deliberately understated yet sophisticated. Muted tones create calm and inviting spaces, while selective use of accent colours adds moments of joy and playfulness. The result is a project that feels grounded and serene, yet undeniably modern—a family home reimagined with sensitivity and character.

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Design ideas for a small modern formal open plan living room in Naples with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a built-in media unit, grey floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.

A pre-fabricated cedar clad home sourced from West coast USA and constructed in rural Dorset. The style of this impressive house reflects our client’s North American heritage and is constructed entirely from pre-fabricated timber components. Our clients’ were living in a ramshackle railway carriage on the site prior to it being demolished and replaced with this impressive new home. (The original house can be seen in the Gallery below).

Dark and moody family tv room, with panelled out walls to conceal led lighting at a pocket above, to highlight the sloped ceiling and create a cavity for rewiring. Dark rift oak chevron doors with custom bronze pull handles and custom TV surround with quilted faux leather back panel and bronze details, by Newtown Woodworks. Photography by Gareth Byrne.

This is an example of an expansive contemporary formal open plan living room in Brisbane with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media unit, brown floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.

This five-storey Battersea townhouse has a unique diamond-shaped footprint and retains the remains of a Victorian bakery in its basement. Our design centred on celebrating its history while opening up space and light. A new stair core wrapped by a “thick wall” integrates bathrooms, storage, and circulation, freeing the floors and highlighting the unusual geometry. A dramatic double-height void connects basement and ground floor, bringing the old bakery oven into the heart of the home. At the rear, a bespoke kitchen extension follows the building’s angles and opens to the garden, framing views toward the industrial chimney. Finishes include pigmented plaster with a natural texture reminiscent of bread dough, adding warmth and depth. Highlights Integration of historic bakery oven into main living space Stair core design freeing floorplates and enhancing space Double-height void linking basement and ground floor Bespoke extension with skylight and garden connection Textured plaster finish adding contemporary warmth Details

Dark and moody family tv room, with panelled out the walls to conceal led lighting at a pocket above, to highlight the sloped ceiling and create a cavity for rewiring. Gorgeous oak chevron doors and custom TV surround with quilted faux leather back panel and bronze details, by @newtown_woodworks

We added antique style furniture in velvets and linens, antique side tables, bespoke cushions and curtains as well as a large jute rug to the panelled sitting room at our Kent Family Home project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors

The project began with a modest brief to address deferred maintenance and upgrade essential services in a family home that no longer met the evolving needs of its occupants. Chief among the challenges was the lack of adequate storage, a pressing issue given the changing requirements of the owners. As the design evolved, it became clear that there was an opportunity to restore the three-storey building to its former glory while enhancing and expanding its living spaces. This realisation shifted the project’s trajectory towards a more cohesive and ambitious vision, balancing practicality with an aesthetic recalibration that the property had long been missing. FPA set out to craft a home that intimately reflected its inhabitants, creating spaces that are not only functional but resonate with their lifestyle. The design achieves a thoughtful balance of preservation, enhancement, and innovation, resulting in a home that feels both timeless and tailored. The historical layout required minimal remodelling, with only localized interventions to improve flow and functionality. Additional space was gained through a hip-to-gable dormer extension under Permitted Development, seamlessly integrating new and old. Externally, traditional materials like London stock bricks and slates honour the building’s heritage, while internally, a warmer, more contemporary palette transforms the home. Plywood, used extensively for wall linings, flooring, and bespoke joinery, showcases the potential of a humble material, offering both simplicity and refinement. The material palette and finishes were deliberately understated yet sophisticated. Muted tones create calm and inviting spaces, while selective use of accent colours adds moments of joy and playfulness. The result is a project that feels grounded and serene, yet undeniably modern—a family home reimagined with sensitivity and character.