Large Lounge Dilemma- Help Please
Woody Smith
5 years ago
Hi,
We are rethinking our lounge and just wondered if we can have some advice as to what people would do?
Our plan is to ‘square’ off the arches and then originally we were going to fit a wood burner between them however the quotes were coming out at 6k which we felt was ridiculous.
We have no chimney so can’t place it where the fireplace is.
So, we’re thinking of going down the wall mounted electric fire either where the fire is now with the tv above or between the arches.
We’re planning on getting a corner sofa but can’t decide on the focal point.
Apologies for the dog getting in most of the photos!
Any ideas please?
We would be most grateful.
Thankyou
We are rethinking our lounge and just wondered if we can have some advice as to what people would do?
Our plan is to ‘square’ off the arches and then originally we were going to fit a wood burner between them however the quotes were coming out at 6k which we felt was ridiculous.
We have no chimney so can’t place it where the fireplace is.
So, we’re thinking of going down the wall mounted electric fire either where the fire is now with the tv above or between the arches.
We’re planning on getting a corner sofa but can’t decide on the focal point.
Apologies for the dog getting in most of the photos!
Any ideas please?
We would be most grateful.
Thankyou
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5 years agoThanks for the comments so far.
The picture I’ve drawn was something we were thinking of but not sure what people think.
Through the arch ways is a dining table on the left and the dogs cage the other side of the middle of the arch.
Hope this makes sense as new to this design malarkey!
Lisa D
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5 years ago Woody Smith
5 years agoThankyou for your comments.
We did look at removing the archways but it was very expensive.
I think we want to stick with keeping the dining table in the back area so it’s just planning the front area of the lounge.
I found this photo last night and wondered whether this could work?
Thanks again
chloeloves
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