Estate agent plan. Door and awkward corner on right side, current homeowners have main sofa on that wall. Gas flame fire and flue on top wall. TV point currently top left corner. Left wall (facing roughly SW) and bottom wall (facing roughly SE) have window and radiators.

Hi Taz, I think you forgot the photo!

Our advice to you is to embrace some dark shades! Not only can dark-coloured walls give you the cosy feeling you desire but it will simultaneously make the room feel bigger as it soaks up any shadows. Here is an example of a room where we have encouraged darker shades: Having a darker wall behind your TV will also help camouflage it so it's not a main focal point. We have done this previously and added panelling to draw the eye away from the TV and instead to the featured wall behind it. Regarding sofa's it can be unavoidable to put a main sofa in front of the TV however having another sofa on either side of the original sofa can lead to a rather claustrophobic feeling. Plus you don't want to walk into the room to be immediately greeted with the back of a sofa. Have you considered multiple armchairs or footstools that can be used as chairs when entertaining? These are more manoeuvrable so you can move close the log burner in the winter or further to the windows in the summer. If you would like to discuss these ideas further please book a free call with us to see how we can help: https://info.mybespokeroom.com/book-a-free-consultation

Hi Claire, Thank you for sharing your project, really love the fireplace with the the raw beautiful wood on display. Some great advice already posted from the Houzz community. Whom inspire us continuously. Some further guidance for you: - Agree: Symmetry is key either side of your fireplace to showcase all your interior items as well as further emphasise that beautiful natural wood - From the photos you have sent, it looks like your natural style preferences are a fusion of Scandinavian, Modern, Mid-Century Modern with a touch of vintage accents. - A tip to elongate your ceilings is to paint the skirting boards the same colour as the walls (in the contrasting finish or in the same finish) If your walls are all the same colour, or you can do this only on a painted feature wall. - Enclosed a sketch to render image for you, which highlights not necessarily your style - but how textured glass can be customised and used to make the space appear larger either side, and in addition how a feature wall panelling in a neutral tone, with a reflective surface can open up the space further. Also note how the furniture can be arranged to layer it around the fireplace to align the symmetry play further. - Think about the introduction of a subtle colour in your accessories, decor (see the mood board images below) These boards are similar to the profile of your current design, a beautiful green, navy or blue with a slight gold accent would look stunning in your space. Hope these design suggestions help you, please keep us posted, we would love to see the final results. Have a great day, warm and best wishes Team SPEAK