Living Room Transformation in a Period Property

Being commissioned to transform a period property's family living room is a wonderful opportunity, especially when the space is as grand and full of character as this one. The F&P Interiors design team approached the project with creativity and expertise, ensuring every detail reflected the room's timeless elegance.

An online consultation is the first stage of the process to bring to life Sam's vision of her dream front room. This is when a designer gathers all the information needed to start work, from finding out about the client's likes and dislikes in regard to every little detail from colour and style to ambience. 

Having a stunning, large Victorian room to play with is exciting, but it brings with it as many challenges as it does period features. Not only do all the furniture proportions need to be in balance, but also the layout is crucial for it to function for its intended use. Placing the sofas opposite each other and moving the TV to the wall opposite the fireplace was the first impactful layout change. The result is an inviting space to entertain guests, with additional seating provided by the two F&P Fawley Chairs. At the same time, this furniture arrangement works equally well for the family to snuggle up on the sofas, put their feet up and watch telly in a cosy environment, despite the enormous scale of the room and ceiling height.

This intimate feel was achieved by colour drenching – painting a room from top to bottom, including skirting boards, radiators, ceiling and, in this instance, the fireplace, in one colour. Not only does it have a dramatic overall effect, but also it has metamorphosed the domineering fireplace into the beautiful, delicate feature, resolving an issue the client wanted addressed.