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awkward lounge layout for tv and panoramic fireplace

2 years ago

Hi guys,

How would you style this lounge in terms of sofas if I wanted a tv/fireplace like in the picture? Was keen to have an l shape sofa too. We do entertain guests from time to time so would need a decent amount of seating! The placement of the entrance door as well as the double doors hat lead to the dining room seem like a big problem for a clean symmetrical look!

Comments (2)

PRO
Kingfisher Designs
2 years ago
Both the room as it is with the doors and the room you're looking at would suit a light art deco vibe.

You could block the door and cut a new one to make space for a fireplace and TV

you could make the door slide and put the fireplace on the other wall

you could go wild and put the fireplace in front of the double doors so you can see through it with a TV above.
PRO
Ideas for Interiors
2 years ago
You could make the double doors sliding doors and put a L shaped sofa at that end (leaving room behind it to access from the? dining room) and put the fireplace/TV on the wall opposite the single door and another sofa at the bay window end of the room.
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