Living Room with a Two-sided Fireplace and No Fireplace Ideas and Designs

Re-fit of an industrial space to provide an adaptable home that maximises available volume and celebrates the building’s raw appeal. A series of effective interventions allow the space to host a brand range of live work actives without compromising the bright open feel.

Living room opening off kitchen, decorated in warm, cosy tones of green and pink, using Little Greene colours. Sofa upholstered in olive green with pretty, eclectic details added throughout lighting and accessories.

An open and minimal space—perfect for family life, where the kids can pull out their toys and stay connected to the kitchen. By evening, it transforms into a cosy retreat for music and relaxation. A bespoke wall unit houses the owners’ extensive vinyl collection. The deep plywood window seat invites you to pause and take in the view, with built-in drawers providing smart storage for toys and everyday clutter. A natural material palette, accented with pops of colour, keeps the space warm and inviting, while slatted panels enhance acoustic comfort in this open-plan setting.

Nestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design. Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area. The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment. Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls. Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace. A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms. The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project. Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.

This Battersea private residence project in London involved the complete refurbishment of a 110 sqm apartment, transformed into a deeply personal and atmospheric home designed around its owner’s lifestyle. The original space, characterised by limited natural light and an angular layout, was reimagined through a holistic interior design and interior architecture approach, with the aim of creating warmth, flow and refined residential luxury. The design concept is based on layered materiality and a rich yet balanced colour palette of warm neutrals, olive, terracotta and teal accents. These tones were carefully selected to enhance the sense of warmth throughout the apartment and to counterbalance the lack of natural light, resulting in an interior that feels both intimate and elegant. Textural depth plays a central role in the project. Silk wall coverings, bespoke joinery, curated upholstery and artisanal finishes define each space, creating a sophisticated sense of tactile luxury. The living area is anchored by a hand-knotted wool and bamboo silk rug, while each bedroom has been designed with its own distinct identity, from a full-width pleated velvet headboard in the principal suite to grasscloth wall finishes in the guest bedrooms, evoking the atmosphere of a refined boutique hotel. The bathrooms were fully reconfigured into serene, spa-like environments, using large-format porcelain surfaces, black chrome sanitaryware and carefully layered ambient lighting to enhance comfort and relaxation. A key challenge of the project was the apartment’s unconventional geometry and restricted daylight. To address this, curved architectural elements were introduced throughout the design to soften transitions and improve spatial flow. In parallel, the palette and material choices were strategically developed to amplify perceived brightness while maintaining depth and warmth. The project included full interior design and interior architecture services, bespoke joinery design, FF&E design, procurement and turnkey styling, ensuring a seamless and fully managed process from concept to completion. The final result is a highly bespoke London residence where every detail has been carefully considered, from custom-designed furniture pieces to artisan wall finishes. The apartment now feels cohesive, intimate and timeless, reflecting both the personality of its owner and a refined approach to contemporary residential design.

This is an example of a small contemporary open plan living room in London with a reading nook, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

A full re-design and style of a Georgian stone house in Cornwall. In this snug room we added Feature panelling in white to complement the media unit. We selected fabrics for cushions and curtains to go with the existing blue sofa, and decided to give the ceiling a dark blue to contrast with the white walls. The drinks cabinet is a light-up feature of the room which also doubles as a home bar for parties.

Large contemporary formal open plan living room in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, no fireplace, beige floors, wallpapered walls and no tv.

Design ideas for a contemporary living room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.

Classic formal enclosed living room in London with beige walls, ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround and a built-in media unit.

The new lounge opens directly to the garden through full-height glazing, with rooflights drawing daylight deep into the space.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan living room in West Midlands with white walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

This inviting living and dining room blends contemporary style with mid-century furnishings and stunning lighting. Deep green tones paired with dark wood bring the essence of the outdoors inside, while layered textiles add depth and warmth, creating a dynamic and welcoming atmosphere.

A contemporary living room design harmoniously blends clean lines with warm, inviting tones featuring a striking camel leather sofa, a further plush cream chaise sofa complimented by a bold olive green accent chair. The neutral striped rug adds subtle texture, grounding the room while enhancing its sense of openness. Note - no TV!! The space was intentionally designed without a TV in accordance with the client's request to create a more conversation-focused environment. Not forgetting thoughtfully curated accent pieces such as the abstract wall art, a sculptural floor lamp, and styling cushions that adds layers of visual interest. The space exemplifies balance: modern yet welcoming, stylish yet functional.

Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan living room in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.

Bibliothèque sur mesure intégrée au salon, rénovation complète d’un appartement familial Dans ce projet, la bibliothèque a été dessinée entièrement sur mesure pour structurer le mur principal du salon sans alourdir l’espace. Ses lignes fines et équilibrées permettent d’intégrer rangements, étagères ouvertes et coin bureau discret.

Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired open plan living room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, travertine flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.

This is an example of a large contemporary open plan living room in Wollongong with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace and panelled walls.

Nos clients, une famille avec 3 enfants, ont fait l'achat d'un bien de 124 m² dans l'Ouest Parisien. Ils souhaitaient adapter à leur goût leur nouvel appartement. Pour cela, ils ont fait appel à @advstudio_ai⁠⁠ et notre agence. ⁠ ⁠ L'objectif était de créer un intérieur au look urbain, dynamique, coloré. Chaque pièce possède sa palette de couleurs. Ainsi dans le couloir, on est accueilli par une entrée bleue Yves Klein et des étagères déstructurées sur mesure. Les chambres sont tantôt bleu doux ou intense ou encore vert d'eau. La SDB, elle, arbore un côté plus minimaliste avec sa palette de gris, noirs et blancs. ⁠ ⁠ La pièce de vie, espace majeur du projet, possède plusieurs facettes. Elle est à la fois une cuisine, une salle TV, un petit salon ou encore une salle à manger. Conformément au fil rouge directeur du projet, chaque coin possède sa propre identité mais se marie à merveille avec l'ensemble. ⁠ Ce projet a bénéficié de quelques ajustements sur mesure : le mur de brique et le hamac qui donnent un côté urbain atypique au coin TV ; les bureaux, la bibliothèque et la mezzanine qui ont permis de créer des rangements élégants, adaptés à l'espace.

Photo of a contemporary open plan living room in New York with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.