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Living room layout - help needed!

8 years ago

As you can see, the front door opens onto the living room, it isn't used much but we will still need access. There is also a complicated set of beams overhead which seems to break the room up a bit, as well as an almost separate section near the door leading to the kitchen, and a bay window.

My initial thoughts were to put two armchairs in the bay window with a side table and then a larger corner sofa in a similar position, move the radiator and hang the TV on the wall and have built in shelves and cupboards along that wall from the start of the bay to the pillar which separates the section off by the door. Not sure what to do with the section by the door that leads into the kitchen... Wondering if we should section that bit off to make a playroom area? Should we also add a hallway back in?

We will be building an extension so this will be the secondary living space, and we won't need to have a dining table in here. Any ideas would be great. Thanks!

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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Hello appletonk,

Well you can create a hallway with screens and or modular pieces that can create shelving and interesting focal point. Or perhaps a wooden room divider/shelving.. I'll see if I can find a pic.. If not.... yes.. you could build back in a hallway...

What I have been drawn to is the kitchen..

Could you start your kitchen on that right hand wall other side of the stairs.. So corner could start with large items such as larder or fridge freezer.. then you carry it along at 6m you could have a single galley and then the opposite side would be open which would be rather nice at that end with the french doors.. That area you mention to use as a playroom could also be a utility room/laundry if you don't want the washing machine and dryer in the picture, depending on the size could be stacked up one above the other.. Alternatively a beautiful model could look good on view! One such machine would be the Samsung Eco Bubble... Oh and if you have younger children they might like this.... : ))

It's the back of said machine... A little smiling chap! Have to say it's the best washing machine I have had.. Well mine's a washer/dryer but it sings a tune and is utterly fabulous!!

Here's one room divider shelving that I found and love but equally anything you like.. I also like the architectural element of this which I think is beautiful as empty as it is here in the picture...
appletonk
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks so much for this! Great idea to use shelves as a room divider...I will definitely look into that and the mid century vibe of the one you've found is really nice.

It's funny you say that about the kitchen because that's kind of what we had in mind too. We also plan to extend sideways from the existing kitchen to create a diner/living area with a utility so we would still have that area in living room to create a playroom if we want.

Loving that washing machine too!

Thanks for your input, great to hear someone else's perspective :)
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
Hello appletonk,

Glad you like the divider it's an original with a bit of an oriental feel to it.. I love it but it was for illustration so I can't tell you it's available sadly.. A nice plan for the kitchen and can you consider a double set of doors?

The Samsung is a dream actually I would highly recommend. Here's a pic of the front so you can see it's one lovely machine. Sound like you have a good plan there with your ideas! :))
appletonk
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes double doors is a great idea.

Thank you for all your input, much appreciated :) Nice to know you think my plan makes sense!
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
Hello appletonk,

It absolutely does, if you can go straight down that side wall (return) that would be ideal- if there is room so you're not encroaching spatially onto someone else's boundary line and light.... : ))

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