What would you put along this living room wall?
T Da
6 years ago
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Comments (3)Can't seem to add a picture. The room is roughly 16 feet by 11 feet. It has a warm cream carpet (quite new) and a fake, shallow chimney breast about 2/3 down the long wall. The opposite wall is bare with a radiator underneath a window on one side. There are double doors on one short wall to the hall and double doors to a conservatory on the other short wall. Currently the fireplace is gas with a rounded stone surround. We are thinking about a light stone mantel with a black stone hearth, and a black stove, with all that set on a deeper and slightly wider chimney breast. White bookcases built in either side with doors on the front. Thoughts?...See MoreWhat to put on living room wall?
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Comments (7)Hi. Personally I'd put a slatted room divider (just the unit width) at the end of the sink run to allow light and zone the kitchen area slightly. (I will try and find a picture showing the same in a similar kitchen). Assuming the fridge isn't staying, I'd just buy a white one so it blends in, maybe like a retro style one as they look a bit prettier. I'd also opt for a round table. You could paint the wall (and rad) behind the table a darker/warmer colour and add art. Hang the light low over the table to zone it and maybe have a mirror or mirror tiles on the left wall. You could also consider acrylic chairs as they don't visually fill the space. I'd go for a wider curtain pole to maximise light coming in. Sofa, choose something on legs with narrow arms, being able to see the floor will make the room bigger and maximise seating. I also wouldn't choose anything dark as it could take over the room, just use dark/warm colours for cushions and throw if wanted. There are plug in wall lights around which won't take up any floor space. I don't know if you need storage but you should be able to fit a sideboard between the dining and living area? Re shopping suggestions, you don't have any ideabooks set up so could you give people an idea of styles and colours you like?...See MoreWhat should we put along this fence?
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Juliet Docherty
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5 years agoI was wondering if you could spread the main furniture out a little? I’m guessing there are two wing chairs ?
If you use them as fireside seats and move the sofas out each side and back a bit - then have foot stool at end.
Might give you a bigger feel to the space . If you have a budget for making changes to the fire - something a little more in keeping with the rest of the room look might good - the modern fire seems a little out of place ( although practical )
Art work on the walls either side - or book cases sound great !
What’s on in the area behind where you took the photo ? As the TV might work opposite the fire place ?
delyth price
5 years ago
PROAmelia Laura Interior Design
5 years agoHi T Da.
I think that wall is huge and it could become a great feature wall if the middle fire place was extended outwards both ways to become a larger area surrounding your TV . white washed textured wood panelling could be added to the feature fire place wall. I would then add built in custom made shelves from the same type of wood style the joists in your ceiling are made from.this could then tie in as a design feature. I even thought a decorated barn door on a runner (as seen in picture) could be attached and the TV or shelving unit could be covered by the sliding door depending on what you want your function of your living room to be. I think some spot light in-between the joists at the wall edge would bring some extra class and interest to your feature wall....?
T Da
5 years agoThank you all for your brilliant ideas. i should have said, this is a faux-fire place to house the TV. on the wall opposite there is a real fireplace
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5 years agoThat can still work even if its not a fire place..heres some pictures you could combine together to create the idea i had ..
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