Best Location for Fireplace in Lounge/Sitting Room

2 years ago

Can anyone make any recommendations as to the best location of the fireplace in this living area. The room will be 8.2m x 4m. The chimney will be built anywhere on the external wall as shown on the plans. The garden is at end of the room (turn right as you enter) where it says 'level thresholds with flagstone paving'. The position of the door is fixed and is slightly off centre.

Any thoughts? Centre the fireplace on the wall, on the door, or offset to either end as shown in the plans?

Having previously lived in a house with a very difficult fireplace layout I am determined to get this correct.

Many Thanks

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minnie101
2 years ago
I think you need to work out the function of the room ie how many do you need to seat, do you want 2 separate seating areas ie one for tv, one for reading, do you want a piano, desk, play area etc

Then cut out pieces of furniture to scale that you can move around and the fire position should make sense
Andy Greenwood thanked minnie101
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Gazelle Interiors
2 years ago
I agree with the above. The fireplace needs to be central to your main seating area. So either where it is or a bit more central with that being your main seating area. Or at the other end of the room. I assume one part of the room will be for either dining or with accent chairs and a table in-between or something? You need to decide how you will be using the space first.

I can help with layouts if you want to get in touch.

Good luck!
Andy Greenwood thanked Gazelle Interiors
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