A sophisticated whole-home interior designed by Tailored Living Interiors for a luxury apartment at Pico House, Battersea Power Station — one of London's most iconic Frank Gehry-designed residences. The brief called for a scheme that felt both refined and practical: a London base for the client, with broad appeal as a high-end rental when abroad. The result blends contemporary elegance with bespoke functionality — high-street and high-end pieces working together seamlessly, layered with rich textures, considered lighting and tailored details throughout. From the curved bouclé sofa and brass coffee table in the living room to the teal headboard bedroom and space-saving floating vanity in the twin room, every decision was made with both lifestyle and longevity in mind. Full project: tailored-living.co.uk

The drawing room cabinetry was finished in Little Greene Windmill Lane and featured tongue & groove paneling around the fireplace and in the back of the shelving units. We ran the coving around the front of the cabinetry, as well as using the same skirting throughout the room to create a built-in effect.

Photo of a large contemporary open plan living room in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.

Interior Designer: Ida Wadhams Ltd, Photographer: Ryan Wicks
Inspiration for a classic living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.

Design ideas for a traditional open plan living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floors, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.

Elegant lounge with bespoke armchairs and sofa. Modern pendant lighting and wall lights, the overall interior is neutral and calm.
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal and cream and black living room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, beige floors, a coffered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.

Pocket doors create a seamless indoor–outdoor flow, opening the room to garden views while allowing privacy when needed. A clean media wall pairs on-wall Sonos audio with Samsung The Frame, blending entertainment with art. A rotating mount enables both landscape TV viewing and portrait art display, elevating the gallery feel. Minimal, calm, and flexible—an ideal space to relax and take in the surroundings.

This is an example of an eclectic open plan living room in Essex with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

We are delighted to reveal our recent ‘House of Colour’ Barnes project. We had such fun designing a space that’s not just aesthetically playful and vibrant, but also functional and comfortable for a young family. We loved incorporating lively hues, bold patterns and luxurious textures. What a pleasure to have creative freedom designing interiors that reflect our client’s personality.

Inspiration for a country living room in Oxfordshire with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a tiled fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.

This is an example of a bohemian living room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a concealed tv and brown floors.

Inspiration for a contemporary open plan living room in Surrey with beige walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a wall mounted tv, grey floors and a drop ceiling.

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.

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed living room in Kent with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.

The deep, inky-toned paint was used to wrap the whole room, creating drama and luxury. The period features from this double-fronted reception room were fully restored and the fireplace was restored. We chose a warm wood for the floor, in a herringbone pattern to add a sense of warmth and luxury. A 1920s sofa was reupholstered, alongside a vintage cocktail chair, keeping the palette consistent, and allowing the pops of colour to come from the artwork and feature lighting. The pink Murano glass chandelier is a dramatic focal point, both playful and theatrical. We introduced touches of brass to complement the colours and textures. The velvet on the furniture gives a sense of inviting comfort. Bespoke roman blinds, also in the colour palette of the space, allow lots of light into the room and do not intrude on the sofa placed against the window.

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.

The snug is directly connected to the kitchen and designed as an open, kid-friendly space. We used the owners’ sofa here so accidental spills wouldn’t cause a major issue. To future-proof the space, we introduced two fireplace alcoves creating useful games storage, with a small bar area for entertaining.

Inspiration for a traditional living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.