Living Room with Grey Walls, Orange Walls, White Walls and All Types of Fireplace Ideas and Designs

Photo of a traditional formal living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

Eclectic enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv and brown floors.

We recently transformed a client's 2006 Cambridgeshire home into a modern open-plan living space that strikes the perfect balance between comfort and functionality. This redesign was all about creating a space for both relaxation and entertaining, while honouring the character of the home. To achieve this, we reimagined the space and opened up the downstairs kitchen and living area. We blended modern and contemporary design elements, such as wooden panelling, creating a feature of the media wall. Custom-built smart storage solutions, designed by Laura, add a layer of practicality while maintaining the sleek aesthetic of the space. To achieve this, we reimagined the space and opened up the downstairs kitchen and living area. We blended modern and contemporary design elements, such as wooden panelling, creating a feature of the media wall. Custom-built smart storage solutions, designed by Laura, add a layer of practicality while maintaining the sleek aesthetic of the space.

4,800 sq ft | Private Client | Interior Design Consultant, Dressing & Styling | Interior Architecture by Pierre Maré Architects | Photography by Sarah Button

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.

Inspiration for a classic living room in Surrey with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.

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Photo of a medium sized classic open plan living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors and a concrete fireplace surround.

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Photo of a rural living room in Kent with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors and exposed beams.

The owners of this beautiful Victorian house just a stone throw from Finsbury Park wanted to inject some colour and playfulness into their home. They are both vintage lovers and were keen for us to source accordingly. The couple wanted us to create a memorable space to host guests as well as beautiful and practical bedrooms for them and their daughter.

This is an example of a traditional living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and brown floors.

We redecorated, refinished the existing floor then added new lighting, furniture, rug and curtains to the sitting room of our Dulwich Village Family Home project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors, photo Dean Hearne

Inspiration for a classic open plan living room in Sussex with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.

Design ideas for a large contemporary living room in Other with a reading nook, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and white walls.

Photo of a traditional living room in Other with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, grey floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.

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This is an example of a contemporary grey and black open plan living room in London with grey walls, a wood burning stove, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Photo of a classic living room in Essex with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors and wainscoting.

Design ideas for a classic living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and brown floors.

Photo of a medium sized contemporary living room in London with wallpapered walls, a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.

This open plan sitting room was redesigned to make the most of the stunning sea views, while embracing the generous proportions of the room
Expansive contemporary open plan living room in Channel Islands with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a plastered fireplace surround, a ribbon fireplace and brown floors.