Photo of an expansive contemporary open plan living room in Essex with pink walls, ceramic flooring, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.

This is an example of a large scandinavian grey and pink enclosed living room in London with pink walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, medium hardwood flooring, a freestanding tv and brown floors.

We solved the issue of the ‘walk through room’ by making the space as enticing as possible, to draw you back into the seating area to enjoy the TV snug. Using warm tones and curves help to soften the flow of the room. Adding interest with textured walls and oversize artwork, create focal points.

We painted the walls in our Wandsworth Family Home in Nutmeg, added velvet furniture, bespoke mirrors and a large patterned rug. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors, photo Chris Snook

Piano Room
This is an example of a large classic open plan living room in London with a music area, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and pink walls.

Small contemporary open plan living room in Bologna with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

This is an example of a large traditional open plan living room feature wall in Sussex with a music area, pink walls, light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Design ideas for an eclectic formal living room in Lille with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floors.

Medium sized traditional enclosed living room in Dorset with pink walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Have you ever seen such a beautiful living space? This project bursts with character, featuring a striking palette that brings energy and warmth to the space. It’s such an engaging and uplifting atmosphere! Creating a beautifully cohesive and functional living space with our clients in Hertfordshire was a pleasure. The design was centred around the style of home and our client’s bubbly personality to ensure a balance of elegance and warmth which is both a stylish and inviting retreat. The paint choice was from the colours of the eclectic wallpaper which is simply divine. Potters Pink came from the base of the wallpaper and Rhubarb is found in the flowers. The gorgeous wallpaper led to the rest of the furniture being vibrant and picked from the colours within. We concentrated and designed the space to be centred on the middle part, crafting a faux chimney breast, hand-painted in ‘Potters Pink’, where the integrated New Forest fireplace provided a striking focal point. We then built outwards into the space and framed this feature with our lay-in shaker cabinetry on either side, hand-painted in the rich, earthy tones of ‘Rhubarb’, complemented by floating shelves with integrated lighting – perfect for displaying treasured items while adding soft illumination to the whole space. The Corston Bayswater handles in antique brass provide the perfect finishing touch, enhancing the classic-meets-contemporary aesthetic. The surrounding walls, including a beautifully curved bay window, have been completed with our custom wall panelling, finished in ‘Rhubarb’. We teamed up with Lewcon Audio Visual to install the TV. This meant a seamless TV installation that ensured technology blended effortlessly into the design. This beautiful living room project is a testament to the beauty of handcrafted details and thoughtful designs that match our client’s bubbly personality and eclectic style.

Nous avons repensé l’agencement du séjour pour le rendre plus ouvert, favorisant ainsi la création d’un espace de vie convivial et modulable, idéal pour les réunions familiales ou les moments de détente.

This Flat Victorian marble fireplace is a classic chimney piece of complete simplicity. It frames a cast iron insert we call the Bolton and sits on a lovely contrasting slate boxed and lipped hearth. Photo by William Goddard Photography

Un salon complètement métamorphosé ! Qui aurait cru qu'en supprimant un simple mur, on pouvait créer un espace de vie aussi lumineux et spacieux ? Cette transformation incroyable a permis de réunir séjour et cuisine, créant un open-space idéal pour recevoir. Pour ce projet, commandé par une agence immobilière partenaire, la modélisation a permis de visualiser la transformation de la pièce à vivre après la destruction de la cloison entre le séjour et la cuisine, donnant naissance à un grand espace de plus de 30m². Cet appartement disposait d'une grande cuisine en longueur, mais le séjour paraissait restreint en raison des espaces de circulation trop importants. Il a suffi d'agrandir le mur entre le séjour et le couloir pour gagner en surface de salon. La grande télévision est dissimulée derrière des tableaux pivotants. Une banquette spacieuse a été installée. Une verrière fixe a été posée pour apporter la luminosité de la chambre adjacente au séjour, tandis qu'un claustra sépare visuellement le séjour du couloir, tout en conservant une sensation d'espace.

Have you ever seen such a beautiful living space? This project bursts with character, featuring a striking palette that brings energy and warmth to the space. It’s such an engaging and uplifting atmosphere! Creating a beautifully cohesive and functional living space with our clients in Hertfordshire was a pleasure. The design was centred around the style of home and our client’s bubbly personality to ensure a balance of elegance and warmth which is both a stylish and inviting retreat. The paint choice was from the colours of the eclectic wallpaper which is simply divine. Potters Pink came from the base of the wallpaper and Rhubarb is found in the flowers. The gorgeous wallpaper led to the rest of the furniture being vibrant and picked from the colours within. We concentrated and designed the space to be centred on the middle part, crafting a faux chimney breast, hand-painted in ‘Potters Pink’, where the integrated New Forest fireplace provided a striking focal point. We then built outwards into the space and framed this feature with our lay-in shaker cabinetry on either side, hand-painted in the rich, earthy tones of ‘Rhubarb’, complemented by floating shelves with integrated lighting – perfect for displaying treasured items while adding soft illumination to the whole space. The Corston Bayswater handles in antique brass provide the perfect finishing touch, enhancing the classic-meets-contemporary aesthetic. The surrounding walls, including a beautifully curved bay window, have been completed with our custom wall panelling, finished in ‘Rhubarb’. We teamed up with Lewcon Audio Visual to install the TV. This meant a seamless TV installation that ensured technology blended effortlessly into the design. This beautiful living room project is a testament to the beauty of handcrafted details and thoughtful designs that match our client’s bubbly personality and eclectic style.

We painted the walls in our Wandsworth Family Home in Nutmeg, added velvet furniture, bespoke mirrors and a large patterned rug. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors, photo Chris Snook

Gary Dod
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse living room in Other with pink walls and light hardwood flooring.

Cuisine ouverte dans salon
Photo of a small modern open plan living room in Paris with pink walls, ceramic flooring and white floors.

Set within the vibrant neighbourhood of Lower Clapton, this project reimagines a classic Victorian terrace, thoughtfully adapted to suit the dynamic lifestyle of a young family of four. The design harmoniously combines a ground floor extension with a carefully considered reconfiguration, blending modern functionality with the enduring charm of period architecture. Generous natural light, clean lines, and elegant detailing transform the home into a contemporary haven, while remaining deeply connected to its historical roots. This project carefully balances traditional decorative elements with contemporary design, treating the front and rear of the house with distinct approaches. At the front, much of the original character has been preserved, including the original stairwell, balustrade, and tiled fireplaces, all of which celebrate the home’s Victorian heritage. The drawing rooms have been thoughtfully opened up and connected with large bifolding doors, creating a flexible layout that allows for both separation and visual flow. A mirrored design of floating shelves, bypassing the chimney breasts, frames the fireplaces while reinforcing the sense of continuity between the two rooms. This enhances the interplay between old and new, respecting the home’s history while introducing modern functionality. Conversely, the newly designed kitchen-diner embraces a modern aesthetic, featuring frameless glass, clean lines, and sharp edges that frame dynamic views. This contemporary space seamlessly connects the surrounding open areas and the brick-clad Victorian buildings with the interior, creating a striking dialogue between the old and new. The subtly skewed geometry of the plot presents an opportunity to distort the floor plan, responding to the shift in the garden’s direction and adding a unique spatial dynamic to the design. A palette of soft pastel tones—delicate pinks and buttery yellows—unifies the front and rear of the house, creating a harmonious flow through the spaces. This subtle colour scheme is boldly contrasted by the kitchen island, finished in a deep green and topped with a striking multi-coloured terrazzo worktop, adding a playful vibrancy. Playfulness is employed as a deliberate design tool, evident in elements like the long bench that visually links the spaces. Its flexible design allows the dining area to shift closer to the garden or the front of the house, adapting seamlessly to the family’s needs while enhancing the connection between indoors and out.

Alizé Chauvet Architecte
Photo of an eclectic living room in Nantes with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring, a tiled fireplace surround, a reading nook and a wood burning stove.