The owner wanted the upper kitchen cabinets to merge seamlessly with the living room. Melin suggested using Ikea cabinets for a cascading TV stand and storage space. The neat finishes are made of birch plywood.The new lighting is particularly noticeable in the living room. “Lighting always has a great impact on the atmosphere and general comfort, and I like to pay particular attention to it,” Melin says. “As we had soundproofed the ceiling, I didn’t want to make new holes for spotlights. We hung a single pendant light above the breakfast bar and elsewhere installed wall lights and LED strips.”10 things Houzz designers have taught us about living rooms
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White and putty and pale wood
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Pale wood kitchen base units
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Glass wall cabinets; pale wood below
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Tall unit position and longer worktop one side of galley
The owner wanted the upper kitchen cabinets to merge seamlessly with the living room. Melin suggested using Ikea cabinets for a cascading TV stand and storage space. The neat finishes are made of birch plywood.The new lighting is particularly noticeable in the living room. “Lighting always has a great impact on the atmosphere and general comfort, and I like to pay particular attention to it,” Melin says. “As we had soundproofed the ceiling, I didn’t want to make new holes for spotlights. We hung a single pendant light above the breakfast bar and elsewhere installed wall lights and LED strips.”10 things Houzz designers have taught us about living rooms
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