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

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.

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

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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.

Tumbled limestone features throughout, from the kitchen right through to the cosy double-doored family room at the far end and into the entrance hall
Photo of a large beach style enclosed living room in Dublin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, grey floors and exposed beams.

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional open plan living room in Le Havre with white walls, terracotta flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and exposed beams.

Le projet Cette maison cloisonnée par d'épais murs porteurs était très difficilement aménageable de par la proportion des pièces et leur coté immuable. Gaëlle et son mari ne se sentaient plus à leur aise dans la pièce qui faisait office d'entrée et de salle à manger au milieu des manteaux et des chaussures dispersées dans la pièce. Quant au salon, il était rempli de divers petits mobiliers disparates et la circulation n'était pas fluide. Ces pièces remplies d'histoires avec leurs murs tordus, leurs poutres, leurs cheminées, leurs pierres (...) avaient besoin d'être sublimées. Il a fallu faire un gros travail d'optimisation des espaces et d'aménagement de meubles sur mesure afin de mettre en lumière cette magnifique maison tout en respectant l'héritage du lieu dans une atmosphère délicate et végétale. Photographe Sabine Serrad

This is an example of a medium sized eclectic formal enclosed living room feature wall in London with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv, beige floors and exposed beams.

Photo of a beach style living room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, exposed beams, a timber clad ceiling and a vaulted ceiling.

This is an example of 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.

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Large classic enclosed living room in Cornwall with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and exposed beams.