Inspiration for a bohemian enclosed living room in London with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floors.

This was a large family living space which had a split level and very high ceilings. The client's wanted to maintain the wooden bannister so we chose colours to tone down any orange tones, and add some warmth to this north facing room.

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Essex with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and brick walls.

This is an example of a large country open plan living room in Sussex with a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and a chimney breast.

Cosy Living Room with Bold Sofa and Feature Ceiling
Inspiration for an eclectic living room in London with a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, green floors and a wallpapered ceiling.

This is an example of a contemporary open plan living room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick 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.

The living space of this Cobham garage conversion, sitting under a vaulted ceiling with two large roof lights and decorative moulded beams giving the room genuine barn-like presence. Deep navy sofas dressed with blue and grey cushions sit around a tufted linen ottoman, with full-height sliding glass doors on one side and a pair of garden doors on the other, framing views straight out to mature planting. A tall painted storage cupboard and rattan chair fill the corner nearest the kitchen. Grey floor tiles carry the same underfloor heating through from the kitchen, keeping the whole conversion one continuous, comfortable space. Designed, planned and built by The Plan Hub, one team from first drawing to final finish.

Blue colour drenched lounge with velvet sofas, exposed brich fireplace and art collection.
Photo of a medium sized eclectic open plan living room in London with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, a chimney breast and brown floors.

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

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Hampshire with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround and brown floors.

Inspiration for an eclectic living room in Berkshire with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floors.

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.

This is an example of a bohemian living room in Gloucestershire with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling, a wallpapered ceiling and brick walls.

Reimagining a Grade II Listed Gatehouse on Haslemere’s Lythe Hill Park Estate, balancing historic lineage and simple country living with a contemporary approach, we worked proactively with the Planning Heritage Team and positive, open minded clients to sensitively extend and retain the original character of the Gatehouse.

16th Century oak-framed living room with a restored contemporary interior. Exposed oak beams and red brick double-sided fireplace, with wood flooring. Photo: Lawrence Garwood

Stunning open plan Kitchen, Dining, Living room with standout fireplace and mural wallpaper. Modern, contemporary look.
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan living room in Other with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.

This was a large family living space which had a split level and very high ceilings. The client's wanted to maintain the wooden bannister so we chose colours to tone down any orange tones, and add some warmth to this north facing room.

Inspiration for a classic living room in Berkshire with white walls, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround and white floors.