Formal Living Room with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

Photo of a large classic formal and grey and yellow enclosed living room in London with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floors, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting and a dado rail.

Formal Lounge

Burbeck Interiors ltd

Photo of a contemporary formal enclosed living room in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace and wainscoting.

Formal Sitting Room, Belfast

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Luxury Sitting Room in Belfast. Includes paneling, shagreen textured wallpaper, bespoke joinery, furniture and soft furnishings. Faux Fur and silk cushions complete this comfortable corner.

Maida Vale in Focus: Realization Through the Lens

Studio 212 ltd

Maida Vale Apartment in Photos: A Visual Journey Tucked away in the serene enclave of Maida Vale, London, lies an apartment that stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of eclectic modern design and traditional elegance, masterfully brought to life by Jolanta Cajzer of Studio 212. This transformative journey from a conventional space to a breathtaking interior is vividly captured through the lens of the acclaimed photographer, Tom Kurek, and further accentuated by the vibrant artworks of Kris Cieslak. The apartment's architectural canvas showcases tall ceilings and a layout that features two cozy bedrooms alongside a lively, light-infused living room. The design ethos, carefully curated by Jolanta Cajzer, revolves around the infusion of bright colors and the strategic placement of mirrors. This thoughtful combination not only magnifies the sense of space but also bathes the apartment in a natural light that highlights the meticulous attention to detail in every corner. Furniture selections strike a perfect harmony between the vivacity of modern styles and the grace of classic elegance. Artworks in bold hues stand in conversation with timeless timber and leather, creating a rich tapestry of textures and styles. The inclusion of soft, plush furnishings, characterized by their modern lines and chic curves, adds a layer of comfort and contemporary flair, inviting residents and guests alike into a warm embrace of stylish living. Central to the living space, Kris Cieslak's artworks emerge as focal points of colour and emotion, bridging the gap between the tangible and the imaginative. Featured prominently in both the living room and bedroom, these paintings inject a dynamic vibrancy into the apartment, mirroring the life and energy of Maida Vale itself. The art pieces not only complement the interior design but also narrate a story of inspiration and creativity, making the apartment a living gallery of modern artistry. Photographed with an eye for detail and a sense of spatial harmony, Tom Kurek's images capture the essence of the Maida Vale apartment. Each photograph is a window into a world where design, art, and light converge to create an ambience that is both visually stunning and deeply comforting. This Maida Vale apartment is more than just a living space; it's a showcase of how contemporary design, when intertwined with artistic expression and captured through skilled photography, can create a home that is both a sanctuary and a source of inspiration. It stands as a beacon of style, functionality, and artistic collaboration, offering a warm welcome to all who enter. Hashtags: #JolantaCajzerDesign #TomKurekPhotography #KrisCieslakArt #EclecticModern #MaidaValeStyle #LondonInteriors #BrightAndBold #MirrorMagic #SpaceEnhancement #ModernMeetsTraditional #VibrantLivingRoom #CozyBedrooms #ArtInDesign #DesignTransformation #UrbanChic #ClassicElegance #ContemporaryFlair #StylishLiving #TrendyInteriors #LuxuryHomesLondon

Complete Home Remodel, San Diego CA

Bayside Home Improvement

An inviting living space that seamlessly integrates luxury with comfort. The room is characterized by its elegant marble fireplace, which anchors the space and provides a sophisticated focal point. The dark grey walls offer a dramatic contrast, while the expansive windows frame a breathtaking ocean view, infusing the room with natural light and a sense of openness. The modern furniture, including a plush curved sofa and stylish metallic coffee tables, enhances the contemporary feel. The room is a thoughtful blend of high-end design and homely warmth, designed to offer a tranquil retreat from the outside world.

New Traditional Design Wellesley

Corinne Acampora Interiors & Art

Inspiration for a large classic formal open plan living room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, no tv, brown floors and wainscoting.

Transitional Living Room

Medium sized traditional formal open plan living room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no tv, beige floors and wainscoting.

LB House

Shane Marsh Architects

Photo of a large contemporary formal open plan living room in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media unit, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and wainscoting.

Living Spaces

Chad Jackson Photography

Photo of a large traditional formal open plan living room in Boise with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.

Doylestown Interior Renovation

REVIVAL

Inspiration for a large country formal open plan living room in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and wainscoting.

Shabby-Chic Country Kitchen & Sunroom

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a medium sized vintage formal enclosed living room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv, brown floors, exposed beams and wainscoting.

Del Monte

Cusimano Architect

Inspiration for a large classic formal enclosed living room in Houston with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, grey floors and wainscoting.

Central Park Brownstone Complete Renovation

James Stanley NY Inc.

Landmarked CPW Brownstone gut renovation of a multi- family brownstone and turn it back into it's single family home grandeur. Our clients hired James Stanley NY to do the Architectural Design, Interior Design, Complete Construction Buildout. It was a was a labor of love.

Hampstead - Interior

Eerospace Ltd

This is an example of a traditional luxury living room in London, with a fireplace.
This is an example of a large classic formal enclosed living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and wainscoting.

Needham Home

Henley Design

transitional living room
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional formal open plan living room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.

East Hampton

Regan Wood Photography

This is an example of a large classic formal open plan living room in New York with grey walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, beige floors and wainscoting.

Country View: Farmhouse

Timberlake Custom Homes

Farmhouse interior with traditional/transitional design elements. Accents include nickel gap wainscoting, tongue and groove ceilings, wood accent doors, wood beams, porcelain and marble tile, and LVP flooring

HOUSE IN KENSINGTON

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Inspiration for a large classic formal and grey and yellow enclosed living room in London with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floors, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting and a dado rail.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room with entry and breakfast nook beyond. Stair to second floor
This is an example of a medium sized scandi formal enclosed living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, no tv, beige floors and wainscoting.

Woodland Heights Houston

Haven Design and Construction

This light filled living room is highlighted by ample built-in storage and a stately fireplace surrounded with herringbone marble tile. The beautiful woodwork and inviting furnishings make this home a comfortable place to greet guests or to simply relax with family in the evenings.

Formal Living Room with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

Looking for living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:

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