Tricky lounge
tholmesuk
8 years ago
We have a large lounge. It is long with a fireplace in the middle of a long wall and two large bays opposite and to the side. Currently the tv is on the short wall but it doesn't seem to work. I need advice as to where to place the to and arrange seating for optimum viewing because this is the room we use for TV in the evenings. Please help as my husband is staunchly saying that there is no other way than the current set up!
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minnie101
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Comments (4)If it were me firstly I would have one switch for task lighting- I think your planned 4 spots in the island boxing is enough but would have them in a row. I would have an additional 4 in a row in the ceiling above the walkway between the island and the main run of kitchen cabinets plus an additional two behind the sofa (but put a softer bulb in these). I would have two in the ceiling above the sink as I think it is tidier than having a wall light. Don’t forget to put a few in the laundry cupboard too. Since your extension ceiling is sloped I would have inset spots that you can angle. Personally I think that when you use the desk you switch on a desk light. I would have a ring of 3amp sockets so that you can switch on two table lights in the sitting area and two standard lamps in the dining area (or two table lights on a console table) and the LEDs above the bookcases. In my opinion you specify more than you need as you don’t have to plug something into every socket but the flexibility is useful. Personally I don’t think you need the coving light in the sitting area and think the idea is odd in an area with sloping ceilings. Next I would have additional kitchen lighting - I would have a run of LEDs under the base cabinets near the plinth and around the base of the island- these are nice to have on at night when watching TV as the kitchen is not fully lit but is light enough to navigate. Additionally I would have lights above and below the wall cabinets. I also like your idea of the boxing above the island having a shadow gap to conceal further LED strip lighting. Pendant lights- I agree that you won’t want one in the sitting area. I think it is messy to have pendants over the island with the additional boxing. I would have one over the dining table and choose an oversized fixture later- ensure that this lighting flex is near somewhere strong enough to mount a ceiling light of some size. Additionally I would have walk over lights in the floor near the garden doors. Remember these will reduce the focus of the garden at night- you might prefer to put these on the outside of the door to reverse the effect. Don’t forget to specify at least one socket behind the cabinets/ under island should any of the kitchen cabinets include lighting- this is especially useful in pantry cabinets. Don’t forget that you will likely need additional sockets in the laundry cupboard as you might well have a charger in there for a vacuum or drill. Personally I would have extra sockets around the desk and contain the router, you home answer phone, etc etc all in the same place. Don’t forget you can also get sockets that include a USB charger inlet. Since you are doing a plan for electrics don’t forget tv/ satellite aerial points. You should also take this opportunity to consider outside lights and power- consider sockets outside for garden lights, outdoor heaters, awnings, water features, mowing the lawn etc. LEDs unless you like decorating in very dark colours choose warm white lighting- a lot of strip LEDs can be adjusted to color match other lights in the room. LEDs- Last time I sourced these I was disappointed with the quoted costs from the electrician- do your own research online about price. Pay attention to the lumen levels and consider if you want disable LEDs. Boxing over the island. Choose your extractor before specifying the size of the boxing- I think the shallower extractors are deeper than the 20cm you stated....See Moreminnie101
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Hi. This image although extreme would give you an idea of what the beams would look like painted. I must admit I'm not strong on architectural details past 1900 (understatement!) but have assumed it's Art Deco?! I just looked up images of "Art Deco house with ceiling beams". If you're not keen on the beams personally I would remove the light and have wall lights as I think the light draws more attention to them. The worry is also once you start painting the wood where do you stoptholmesuk
8 years agoSo here is the fireplace from the sofa opposite. Yes, you are right this is an Edwardian house, in the Arts and Crafts style. The wood throughout the downstairs is unpainted cedar, including all window frames, panelling, skirting and picture rails. It looks amazing when it's oiled, it has tiger stripes through it! So, if I painted the beams, they would be the only painted wood in the main house ( kitchen areas and upstairs and attic rooms are painted ). The room is South facing with two big bays, the one on the left of the fireplace has a window seat. This room is bright in the daylight but really gloomy at night. We have 4 wall lights at either end, 3 picture lights and a light over the fireplace. This room has a lot of potential but we just have never bothered to pay attention to it. Too busy bringing up children! I would really like this room to turn into something splendid, but comfortable.
tholmesuk
8 years agominnie101
8 years agoI wondered what wood it was. It sounds like decision made anyway which gets my vote! Maybe you could add some table and foor lamps? Will help with the evening light and lend a cosy feel. You could try a cool colour when you redecorate to contrast with the warmth of the wood. Maybe a pale blue or duck egg if you like blues with a gold accent? Or just go richer with the colour. You could also either take the paint up to the ceiling or paint the ceiling as well as it will make it feel higher. I've found some images from houzz showing paint up to and including ceiling and also found one with just the white beams just for reference!!
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