Design dilemma
Debajwa
8 years ago
Hi everyone - I'm stuck. I have a small-ish sitting room with a fireplace. Should I leave the bookshelves around the fireplace (attached pic) or move them away into the conservatory? I feel the room looks too busy with the bookshelves, my husband feels otherwise (not like he really cares! :))
What should I do?
Thanks in advance, any feedback is much appreciated :)
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