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Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

Wimbledon New Build
Wimbledon New Build
Nikki Rees Interior DesignNikki Rees Interior Design
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.
House in Itchen Abbas
House in Itchen Abbas
LA Hally ArchitectLA Hally Architect
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.
West London Townhouse
West London Townhouse
Rebecca James StudioRebecca James Studio
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal open plan living room curtain in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and a coffered ceiling.
Notting Hill Town House
Notting Hill Town House
Victoria Cox Design StudioVictoria Cox Design Studio
Photo of a traditional formal living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and brown floors.
Finsbury Park Home - for Indie & Co.
Finsbury Park Home - for Indie & Co.
Samantha Danckwerts. LimitedSamantha Danckwerts. Limited
Vintage-inspired decor,
Photo of a medium sized eclectic formal enclosed living room in London.
The Exquisite Heath Haven House
The Exquisite Heath Haven House
Studio 212 ltdStudio 212 ltd
This living room, part of the New England & Cape Cod–inspired home by Studio212 Ltd, blends calm comfort with carefully detailed design. At the centre, a bespoke media wall with integrated fireplace and floating cabinetry is framed by illuminated shelving, providing both display and storage. The shelving composition is styled with layered artwork, ceramics, and greenery to create a curated yet relaxed atmosphere. Above, a Lira Lighting circular pendant anchors the space and highlights the architectural ceiling recess. The layout is grounded by sofas from Camerich, paired with a nested marble-and-glass coffee table that adds sculptural elegance. A soft New King carpet completes the scheme, adding warmth and texture underfoot. The result is a family living space that feels sophisticated, comfortable, and deeply connected to its architectural setting.
Wimbledon Village
Wimbledon Village
Joel Azevedo InteriorsJoel Azevedo Interiors
Photo of a traditional formal living room in London with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Surrey
Surrey
Norton Crane LtdNorton Crane Ltd
This is an example of a classic formal living room in Surrey with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, exposed beams and wainscoting.
Fish Cross Cottage
Fish Cross Cottage
Warren French InteriorsWarren French Interiors
A coastal Scandinavian renovation project, combining a Victorian seaside cottage with Scandi design. We wanted to create a modern, open-plan living space but at the same time, preserve the traditional elements of the house that gave it it's character.
Period Home Renovation, Clifton
Period Home Renovation, Clifton
Ivywell Interiors | BristolIvywell Interiors | Bristol
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional formal living room in Other with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a wooden fireplace surround.
Family Home – Crouch End
Family Home – Crouch End
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
To brighten and warm the room, the ceiling between the lower ground floor and the ground floor was removed, allowing the south-facing light to flow through the front of the house. A sculptural staircase was added to connect the living room and the hallway.
Fulham Broadway Part 2
Fulham Broadway Part 2
INTO interior designINTO interior design
Mix of contemporary and traditional style to the formal sitting-room.
Large contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floors, panelled walls and a chimney breast.
Bath House
Bath House
Style the Clutter - Interiors by Leoma HarperStyle the Clutter - Interiors by Leoma Harper
Inspiration for a classic formal living room in Surrey with white walls, panelled walls, a dado rail, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
St John's Wood Family Home
St John's Wood Family Home
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional formal open plan living room in London with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, panelled walls and a chimney breast.
Crofton road
Crofton road
Phenie and CoPhenie and Co
Custom steel work to create an expansive vie as you enter the property including two floor to ceiling windows on the first floor.
Large contemporary formal open plan living room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no tv, exposed beams and beige floors.
House on the Avenue
House on the Avenue
TXTUREDTXTURED
Living room with a neutral palette, centred around a low, deep sofa layered with textured cushions. Wall panelling in a soft beige tone creates structure, paired with a grid of framed artwork for balance. Sheer curtains soften natural light, while a sculptural coffee table and patterned stool add contrast and interest.
Wandsworth Family Home
Wandsworth Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We painted the walls in our Wandsworth Family Home in Nutmeg, added velvet furniture, bespoke mirrors and a large patterned rug. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors, photo Chris Snook
Moorsfort
Moorsfort
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional formal enclosed living room in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
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
Charming Pink Lay-On Shaker Media Room
Charming Pink Lay-On Shaker Media Room
Planet FurniturePlanet Furniture
Just off the kitchen in this expansive open-plan home, the media room has been designed as a calm and inviting retreat. The colour is just right for relaxed movie nights with family and friends. We created this space to strike a balance between high functionality and a soft, romantic aesthetic. Our timeless PF Lay-On Shaker cabinetry brings structure in a floor-to-ceiling style and is hand-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Sulking Room Pink. This romantic, muted rose is far from overtly pink, a more powdery hue that pairs effortlessly with other tones in the palette. Built into a naturally lit room, the media unit benefits from abundant daylight thanks to a striking skylight and expansive glass doors. The floor-to-ceiling design features open shelving around the perimeter for display, closed cabinets for hidden storage, and a central open section designed to frame a large television perfectly. The rich bronze finish of the Corston Milliner knobs complements the warmth of the cabinetry, and the discreet integrated lighting enhances the mood, making the room feel intimate and inviting when the lights dim for a film.

Formal Living Room Ideas and Designs

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