Living Room with a Brick Fireplace Surround, a Stone Fireplace Surround and Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

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.

Photo of a small eclectic living room in Cornwall with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, exposed beams and a chimney breast.

Lancashire Farmhouse style GIA: 330m² / GEA: 433m² £865,260 interior £250,000 Self-build Philip and Judi's oak-framed home is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern interior design. The double-height entrance hall, framed with honey oak beams, features a sleek walnut staircase with glass balustrades, setting a luxurious tone upon arrival. The heart of the home, an open-plan Shaker-style kitchen and dining room, offers a warm, cosy atmosphere with exposed oak ceiling joists, large islands with induction hobs, double ovens, and a spacious fridge freezer, ideal for family living. The mezzanine landing provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and leads to five en-suite bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, creating a bright and airy feel. The master en-suite boasts a stunning gable window, framing the exact view Philip fell in love with, while the bold statement bathrooms throughout the house add a sense of modern luxury. A hidden entrance leads to Philip’s contemporary man cave, a contrasting retreat that looks out over the serene lake and stables. With three walls of floor-to-ceiling glazing, the garden room offers a tranquil space to relax while keeping an eye on the horses in the fields below. The living room features oak floor joists, adding warmth and character, while the impressive fireplace, built using the door jams from the original longhouse, serves as a striking centrepiece. French doors open out to the fields, making it the perfect space to unwind in the evenings. The home’s design harmonises perfectly with the natural landscape. The eastern elevation captures the sun, while panoramic honey oak apex windows allow light to flood into the cosy bedrooms, creating a luxurious hotel-like ambiance with a countryside twist. The bespoke chandelier, commissioned specifically for the double-height entrance hall, adds a touch of grandeur and is perfectly framed by the surrounding oak and glass. Every detail has been meticulously considered, from the lighting choices and colour schemes to the hidden man cave and feature walls, creating a home that is both practical and aesthetically stunning. The home’s natural honey-coloured stone exterior blends seamlessly with the landscape, giving the appearance of a property that has stood in its location for centuries. This oak-framed masterpiece combines modern luxury with timeless charm, making it the perfect countryside retreat.

Farmhouse living room with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floors and exposed beams.

This is an example of a country living room with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, brown floors and exposed beams.

Un elegante soggiorno moderno con un ampia finestra offre una vista spettacolare su lago di Como e sulle montagne. Lo spazio, arredato con tonalità neutre di bianco e grigio, è diviso in una zona salotto con divano curvo e poltrona con poggiapiedi e una zona pranzo con tavolo rotondo sormontato da una lampada dal design contemporaneo . Il soffitto con travi a vista in legno chiaro e un parquet in rovere con quadrotte decorate aggiungono un tocco di calore e tradizione all'ambiente moderno. Il grande camino con panca, interamente rivestito da marmo Camouflage è il grande protagonista di questo spazio. Foto di Simone Furiosi e Simone Marulli

A neutral palette of white walls and ceilings allow the timber structure, herringbone timber floor, and beautifully crafted timber joinery in the room to take centre stage. The kitchen island and units behind are all faced in fluted Oak panels. A brass kick plate at floor level provides a highlight of colour and visual break between the wooden floor and kitchen doors.

Rénovation complète d'un loft de 135m² à Montreuil. Le cœur du loft s’articule autour d’un plateau principal entièrement ouvert, combinant une cuisine baignée de lumière grâce à sa verrière, une salle à manger conviviale, un salon confortable et un espace bureau discret.

This is an example of a large rustic formal and grey and brown open plan living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floors, exposed beams and feature lighting.

Zona salotto: Collegamento con la zona cucina tramite porta in vetro ad arco. Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Camino passante con vetro lato sala. Proiettore e biciclette su soppalco. La parete in legno di larice chiude la cabina armadio.

Reclaimed oak from a local architectural salvage yard was purchased for the floors. The wall lights and armchair are vintage. The chair was reupholstered in Designers Guild velvet and a hand-printed cushion was designed in bespoke colours. Original ceiling beams and exposed brick chimney breast add texture. The items on the shelves were all found in local antique shops.

This is an example of a rustic open plan living room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, exposed beams and wood walls.

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

Inspiration for a farmhouse living room in Nantes with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.

Inspiration for a large coastal formal open plan living room in Cornwall with brown walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media unit, white floors and exposed beams.

A partir des plans de l'architecte, aménagement et décoration de l'ensemble d'une maison de vacances de plus de 250m2 avec 6 chambres et 5 salles de bains avec la création de rangements, de salle de bains et cuisine maçonnés.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean open plan living room in Marseille with white walls, travertine flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floors and exposed beams.

These remarkable exposed trusses also feature in the master suite and, stretch an impressive 12 metres from the interior to the covered deck, creating a continuous ceiling. A double sided schist fireplace, stonework, and charred oak coloured flooring create a cohesive look throughout.

Nested in the beautiful Cotswolds, this converted barn was in need of a redesign and modernisation to maintain its country style yet bring a contemporary twist. We specified a new mezzanine, complete with a glass and steel balustrade. We kept the deco traditional with a neutral scheme to complement the sand colour of the stones.