TV unit design
Wall units that hide wires, hold the console and speakers, and add closed storage below and display above.
Living Room Interiors
Living room interior design
The living room is where the household gathers and where guests form their first impression. We design living rooms around the way you use them: television evenings, festival visits, children's homework, quiet reading. The furniture, storage and lighting follow from that.Our own team builds the TV unit, panelling, ceiling and seating wall to the measurements of your room, and you see a 3D view before anything is made.
01Types
What we design for the living room
Pooja unit design
A wall-mounted or floor-standing prayer unit, with a heat-resistant base, storage and room for a lamp.
Wall panelling and feature walls
Fluted or slatted panels, veneer, textured paint or wallpaper behind the TV or sofa to give the room a focal point.
Seating and layout planning
Sofa, chairs and tables arranged for conversation and traffic, with enough clear floor to move comfortably.
Living and dining partitions
Slatted screens, low storage or glass partitions that mark the two areas without closing the room.
Ceiling and lighting
False ceilings, cove lighting, spotlights and pendants arranged in layers, so the room suits day and evening.
02Planning
Planning the layout
A living room works when the seating, the TV wall and the walking routes are decided together. We measure the room, note the doors, windows and balcony access, and ask how many people sit regularly and how often guests visit. Then we draw two or three layouts with the sofa, TV and tables in place.
The sofa and the screen need a comfortable gap. As a rough guide, viewing distance is about two to three times the width of the screen, and the centre of the screen sits near eye level when you are seated, around 1,000 to 1,100 mm from the floor. Clear walking space of about 900 mm along the main route keeps the room open.
In a combined living and dining room, we plan the two zones as one volume. A change in ceiling, rug or lighting marks each area, so the room feels connected without becoming a corridor.
03Materials
Materials and finishes
The TV wall is usually the largest piece of woodwork in the home. For the carcass, a good plywood or HDHMR holds screws and shelves well and stays flat over time. Shutters come in laminate, veneer, acrylic and PU paint, and each has a different look and upkeep. Fluted and slatted panels bring texture without busy patterns.
Wall finishes set the mood: smooth emulsion for calm, textured paint or lime-style effects for depth, wallpaper for pattern, stone or tile cladding for a strong accent. We suggest a restrained palette and let one wall carry the character.
Samples are shown in your own light, since a colour that looks warm in a showroom can look flat in a north-facing room.
04Lighting
Lighting and details
Lighting changes how a living room feels more than any piece of furniture. We plan three layers: general light from the ceiling, accent light on panels, niches and artwork, and task light for reading corners. Separate switches or dimmers let the room move from bright to soft.
Cove lighting hides the source and lights the ceiling edge, spotlights give direction, and a pendant or floor lamp adds a human scale. Warm white around 2700 to 3000 K is comfortable for evenings.
Details finish the room: concealed wiring behind the TV, a power point near each seat, curtain tracks planned with the ceiling, and a console or shelf for things that would otherwise end up on the floor.
05Before you start
What to think about before you start
Decide what the room must do first. If it is also a prayer space, a study corner or a play area, say so, because each changes the storage and the layout. Share the size of your TV and any speakers, consoles or sofas you plan to keep.
Check the wall behind the TV. If it is damp or has a plumbing line on the other side, we plan around it. Think about electrical points early: socket positions, a network point and air-conditioner placement are far easier to set before the wall is panelled.
Keep a little flexibility. Rooms change when children grow or guests increase, and a layout with a few movable pieces adapts better than one that is fully fixed.
06What's included
What's included
- Site visit, measurement and layout options
- A 3D view of the living room before production
- TV unit, wall panelling and storage made to measure
- Pooja unit if you want one
- False ceiling and lighting plan
- Wall finishes, from paint to panelling
- Seating and furniture planning, with supply if you want it
- Wiring, power points and concealed cable routes
- Installation by our own team and a final walkthrough
What affects the cost
- The width and height of the TV wall and the amount of storage
- The board and shutter finishes you choose
- Panelling, veneer, stone or other wall cladding
- False ceiling and lighting complexity
- Whether you want a pooja unit and a partition
- Loose furniture, curtains and rugs, if we supply them
- Any wiring, wall or flooring changes
For indicative whole-home prices, see the packages. Your final, itemised estimate follows the site visit.
07How it works
From first call to handover
- 1
Consultation
Tell us how the room is used, who sits where and what you want to keep.
- 2
Site visit and design
We measure the room, mark the electrical points and draw layout options.
- 3
3D, materials and estimate
See the room in 3D, choose finishes and lighting, and get an itemised quotation.
- 4
Production and handover
The woodwork is made to measure and installed by our team, then handed over.
08Inspiration
Ideas for living room interiors
Illustrative photos to show styles and ideas. They are not our completed projects.
09FAQ
Living Room Interiors: your questions
What is the ideal height for a TV in the living room?
The centre of the screen should sit close to eye level when you are seated, usually around 1,000 to 1,100 mm from the floor. Mounting it higher is tiring on the neck, so we plan the unit around the sofa height.
How far should the sofa be from the TV?
A comfortable distance is about two to three times the width of the screen. A 55-inch TV is roughly 1.2 metres wide, so a gap of about 2.5 to 3.5 metres works well.
Wall-mounted TV or TV on a unit: which is better?
A wall-mounted TV looks clean and saves floor space, but you must plan the wiring and a place for the set-top box and speakers. A TV on a console is easier to change and keeps equipment within reach. A wall unit with a mounting panel and closed storage beneath gives you both.
How do you hide wires behind the TV?
We route conduits inside the wall or panel before it is finished, with a socket behind the TV and a ventilated cabinet for the set-top box and router. Nothing is left hanging.
Where should the pooja unit go in the living room?
Many families prefer the north-east or east side, and avoid placing it under a staircase or on a wall shared with a bathroom. We fit it to your layout and your preference.
Which finish is best for a TV panel wall?
Laminate is practical and wipes clean, veneer gives a natural grain, and fluted or slatted panels add texture. The right choice depends on your budget and the light in the room.
Can you design the living and dining areas together?
Yes. We plan them as one space, with the ceiling, lighting and floor treatments tying the two areas together.
How much does a living room makeover cost?
It depends on the size of the TV wall, the finishes, the ceiling and what furniture you want. We give an itemised estimate after the site visit, and the packages page shows indicative starting prices for whole homes.
Free consultation
Get a free estimate for living room interiors
Share a few details and we will call you to plan a site visit. The consultation is free.
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