3 bed flat
Z
8 years ago
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Hi, we've recently bought a 3 bed flat with the above layout- I'm thinking of clean modern Art Deco style as the theme. How can I achieve this? What type of furniture, wall colours, fittings should I use? We'll be using the 3rd room as an office/guest room- Would installing a space saving wall bed work? In the kitchen I'm thinking of having a narrow wood bar with high stools as breakfast nook against the wall but my partner said he'd like to be facing the window than staring a blank wall when eating.
Would fitting a king size bed be a problem in the master's bedroom?
Would love to hear suggestions from you guys.
Thanks in advance
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Z
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoRelated Discussions
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Najeebah
8 years agothinking of something like this for office/guest bedroom?
I like the idea of a mirror in the kitchen also
Z thanked NajeebahNajeebah
8 years agohere's general standard sizes of beds; so it will fit.
you can measure out the space and mark it off on the ground to decide whether you'll be left with enough space around it
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