Battersea Home

Tom St. Aubyn Photography Ltd

Living / Dining Room

LLI Design

In the living and dining rooms new light greyed oak parquet floors and traditional white marble fireplaces were specified. Bespoke pale grey lacquer joinery was designed and installed either side of the fireplaces in both rooms, incorporating plenty of storage, with asymmetrical shelving which was lit with individual accent in joinery spotlights. At the side of one of the fireplaces a black steel log store was incorporated. Both the dining and living rooms had the original ornate plaster ceilings, however they had been painted white throughout and were visually lost. This feature was brought back by painting the plaster relief in close, but contrasting, tones of grey to emphasis the detail.

Whitchurch Victorian Drawing Room

Laura Porter Interior Design

Victorian Double Fronted Villa in Brighton

Bean Interiors

This formal Living Room was inspired by the Sussex Downs, countryside and artists. The ribbed detailing which runs throughout this room, from the shutters, to the handmade rug, central feature chandelier, the feature mirror, table lamp and fireplace tiles, all inspired by the doric columns and regency architecture of Brighton & Hove.

North London Victorian Property - Bespoke Joinery to Add Storage

User

Victorian refurbished lounge with feature bespoke joinery and window dressings. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk

Hugenot Physicians House

Chris Dyson Architects

Alex James

Victorian Revival

Watson & Co

Berteaux

Groom Construction Co., Inc.

Montacute Down

The Vawdrey House

Photography by Siobhan Doran http://www.siobhandoran.com

Victorian Double Fronted Villa in Brighton

Bean Interiors

The bespoke arched alcove joinery was inspired by the regency architecture of Brighton & Hove, with concealed LED lighting.

AWARD- Winning Historical Window Treatments

Delaney Window Fashions LLC

2nd Place- Vision Workroom Competition Living Room Award Winning Window Treatments On the first telephone conversation, my client explained that he has an appreciation for antique furniture, which led him to purchase two Victorian sheeted brass cornices. He had a vision to incorporate them into living room window treatments, together with greenish tone fabrics like his classical antique furniture. We designed pelmets with bells and later added Roman shades for privacy. In order to give the visual illusion of a one layered top treatment, all three window treatments were precisely engineered and mounted on one mounting board. Since the client did not want to cover too much of the window, top treatments had to be at a certain length. The embroidered fabric was deliberately cut out of three different pieces and separated by bells. At the very end, four little tassels were added to compliment tassels in the brass cornice. At the end of this project the client asked, if I can make a similar window treatment for a small window in the joining room. Using leftover fabric pieces, I made a small pelmet, which resembled the living room pelmets. Designer and Workroom Owner Sigita Nusbaum Delaney Window Fashions LLC Fishers, IN

Whitchurch Victorian Drawing Room

Laura Porter Interior Design

Lime stone fireplace and wood burner.

Dulwich Fires and Stoves

A safley installed wood burner with lime stone surround. Slate slips and headers and slate hearth stones contrast with soft limestone mantle surround. all set into replastered chimney breast painted a deep red.

North London Victorian Property - Sheer Voiles with Detailing

User

Stunning ombre voiles give privacy and allow light into this glorious refurbished lounge. Imago: www.imagoportraits.co.uk

Wiltshire Victorian Country Home

Louise Nichole Interior Design

A Victorian detached family home renovated to a high standard. Original sash windows, mouldings, & doors beautifully restored by Avanti Decorators. Adding contemporary dark colours to the chimney breasts create drama. The remaining walls throughout the home are painted in a warm neutral palette which enhances the light and airy feel throughout the property. A mix of the client's original furniture along with newly sourced hand crafted pieces, adds to the timeless elegance of the decor.

Clarendon Road

Studio Milne

The refurbishment of a large double reception room in a semi-detached Victorian property in Walthamstow. Studio Milne redesigned two spaces bringing them together to create one large double reception room. Adding an impressive oversize single leaf door leading to a south-facing garden to bring as much light as possible into the space. We have used reclaimed pine joist flooring, plantation shutters on the front window and used the same flooring to create bespoke floating shelves. A feature black cast iron radiator, detailed finishing and a projector screen hidden within the ceiling void increase the wow factor of this impressive room.

Private House, Putney

Layzell Architects

TURN OF THE CENTURY: SINGLE FAMILY HOME

Seattle Staging Company

THE LIVING ROOM IS A LITTLE ON THE SMALL SIDE, HOWEVER IT HAS A COZY BUILT IN DAYBED/BENCH FOR ADDITIONAL SEATING IN THE BAY WINDOW. WE BROUGHT IN A SOFA AND CHAIR TO ENHANCE THE SPACE, ALONG WITH ELEGANT TABLES, GREAT LIGHTING, ART AND ACCESSORIES.

Linnéstaden, Tredje Långgatan

Entrance Fastighetsmäkleri

Victorian Living Room Design Photos with a Wood Stove

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful Victorian living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more Victorian living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which Victorian living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your Victorian living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your Victorian living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft Victorian furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.