Panelling my living room with off centre fireplace
Richard
2 years ago
I love panelling and about to decorate my
living room however my fireplace isn't centre - there is about 145cm to the left of the fireplace and 195cm to the right to the wall. Will this look silly not being symmetrical? if not can you suggest any other ideas?
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Richard
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