Enclosed and Mezzanine Living Room with All Types of Fireplace Surround 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.

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional enclosed living room in London with medium hardwood flooring and a tiled fireplace surround.

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.

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.

Living Room with Facing Sofas, Coffee Table, and a Fire Place with a Wood Burning Stove and Mirror Above in Home in Itchen Abbas, Winchester.
This is an example of a medium sized classic formal enclosed living room in Hampshire with beige walls, carpet, a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and grey floors.

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed living room in Kent with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.

This cosy reading room invites you in with the comfortable wingback armchairs and the promise of a warm fire in the wood burning stove
Photo of a country enclosed living room in West Midlands with a wood burning stove, exposed beams, a chimney breast, brown walls and a stone fireplace surround.

The snug is directly connected to the kitchen and designed as an open, kid-friendly space. We used the owners’ sofa here so accidental spills wouldn’t cause a major issue. To future-proof the space, we introduced two fireplace alcoves creating useful games storage, with a small bar area for entertaining.

The living room in our Wandsworth Common Family Home is painted in a soft green which feels elegant & cosy, and is joined by a velvet sofa, a pair of mid-century leather armchairs & alcove cupboards with reeded door fronts

Traditional enclosed living room in Hertfordshire with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media unit, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

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.

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.

Traditional enclosed living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

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.

Contemporary open plan lounge
Photo of a large contemporary formal mezzanine living room feature wall in London with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a metal fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, beige floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.

A full re-design and style of a Georgian stone house in Cornwall. In this living room we added Feature panelling, along with cornicing and ceiling roses, to give the formal living room some oppulence. We added large glass pendants and a mirror above the fireplace mantel. There are 4 large blue coral artworks which compliment the blue sofas and soft furnishings.

Design ideas for a large traditional formal enclosed living room in Kent with dark hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, feature lighting and green walls.

Double reception room with Georgian features such as sash windows and shutters, marble fireplace, wooden floor boards, coving. Warm neutral wall colours layered with fabric patterns and rust and green accents

This sophisticated living room is the perfect blend of comfort and refinement. It features a central fireplace flanked by custom-built shelving with warm backlighting, ideal for displaying curated art and objects. Plush sofas in beige and rose tones offer relaxed seating, complemented by a pair of boucle ottomans and full-height curtains. Natural daylight floods the room through a traditional bay window, enhancing the soft, layered textures. This space is ideal for those looking to create a timeless yet inviting atmosphere in a family living area.