How to make the most of amazing view?
Hi, I'm seeking advice please on how to make the most of this view from our living room window and enhance the feeling of light and space (photos of room attached).
Thoughts so far:
- big leaner mirror opposite window (next to love seat) to reflect view of castle
- large light rug
- dress curtains to sides of bay window (a few fabrics I like in photos)
- 2 small roller blinds for each side window and 2 larger roller blinds (covering 2 Windows each)
- a pelmet to hide blind mechanisms or no pelmet?
The house is a farm cottage.
Any advice greatly appreciated as I'm going round in circles!
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Claire Henderson
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6 years agoI would put the large chesterfield facing the window (where the grey fabric chair is) and have the fabric chair at an angle in the bay (facing the fire place) with a table next to it.
Move the TV from above the fireplace - I think a TV above such a lovely fire detracts from it. You could put it on the opposite wall where the small two seater leather chesterfield is. (Do you need to keep all three seats?)Put a table in front of the fire place so it brings the furniture together, making it a comfortable space rather than a waiting room feel.
If you do keep the TV where it is (and keeping all chairs) I would situate the chairs closer around the fireplace as photo show above. And put a free standing unit on the small wall.
Keep the wall colour light so the room is flooded with light.
Look forward to seeing the end photos.
ShannonClaire Henderson thanked Bathroom + Kitchen Elevenminnie101
6 years agoHi. I like your idea of a leaner mirror and a lighter rug. I'd opt for Roman blinds, I'd pick a colour and pattern to complement the view as shown in the pic below. I'd probably choose green for the blinds and you can also add a little for cushions. You could also pair this with the raspberry bird fabric. I'd probably have the 2 seater sofa in the bay, the snuggle chair where that is and the large one opposite the window. Assuming the tv needs to stay where it is I'd add a large piece of art over the snuggle chair and perhaps a potted plant in the bay. I'd try the nest of tables next to the sofa just to give the fire a bit of room. If you were looking to add a coffee table I'd go for glass and gold/brass just to add a bit of sparkle and keep the feeling of space.
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