Seeking inspiration for contemporary lounge revamp.
Darren
7 years ago
Hi
We are undergoing a whole house refurb, and seem to a bit stuck on the lounge front.
The following we are doing:
- removing the radiator
- replacing the floor with Kardean looselay planks
- removing the coving (as ceilings and walls to be skimmed, unsure if to add coving or not)
- that lovely light to be gone!
- replacing fireplace (still want open fire, struggling to find nice modern one, not keen on wood burner with pipe going into wall).
Originally I wanted to put shelves and units either side of the fireplace, however as there is no chimney breast, I don't think that is such a good idea. We are going for a modern look, and struggling for ideas - the tv will be staying, but do not want it to be the focal point.
Thanks!
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7 years agoGreat. So if you don't want to build a whole chimney breast due to it being a working fireplace you could still either build out from what you have - to give some depth in order to create something beside it.
Alternatively you could create the illusion of a chimney breast using colour or wall coverings.
minnie101
7 years agoHi. Would something like this work? I've no idea on the building/heat aspect but can't see why it would be dearer than buying a surround as presumably the chimney stays as is (she says somewhat naively!). Is the furniture staying? If so do you have a pic of that side of the room? Is that also a dining table? Without seeing the furniture and door I'd be tempted to have the sofas either side of the fire with tv opposite
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