The living room was long and narrow but with an amazing bay window. Instead of a galley style living room used by the previous owner, we decided to change the furniture arrangement by putting one big comfy L-shaped sectional all the way to one side to create a pass-through area enabling a better foot traffic. We then added two side chairs for extra seats. We also mounted our TV on top of the fireplace to gain more space. Although it's not my favorite design choice to have TV on top of the fireplace because I think it takes away from the fireplace but we had to work within the limitation of the space. For the fireplace, we bought wood stove insert and inserted it into the existing masonry fireplace. The look was updated by granite tiles around the insert and custom built wood mantel. Buying wood fireplace insert was the best decision we made. First of all, it created a memorable space in our home. I LOVE the sound of wood cracking and the smell of wood burning. In winter nights we would sit around the fireplace and make s'mores like it's a campfire. Second, it's a clean burning and efficient heater. You don't lose the majority the fire’s heat up the chimney thereby saving money on your heating bill. The coffee table is purchased from Wicker Emporium and it's made from reclaimed pine timbers giving the house a rustic feel. The side chair by the fireplace is the perfect spot for me to relax, put my feet up on the large ball shaped knitted foot rest and enjoy a cup of cappuccino or cozy up with a good book.

The room is widened utilising visual trickery. Existing furniture is re-used and new materials are natural and long lasting. This project was achieved with no electrical work required.

Simple style with a little bit of rustic mantel.
他の地域にある低価格の小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (薪ストーブ、レンガの暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

Ian Threkeld
ウィルトシャーにあるお手頃価格の小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

The room is widened utilising visual trickery. Existing furniture is re-used and new materials are natural and long lasting. This project was achieved with no electrical work required.

The room is widened utilising visual trickery. Existing furniture is re-used and new materials are natural and long lasting. This project was achieved with no electrical work required.

The room is widened utilising visual trickery. Existing furniture is re-used and new materials are natural and long lasting. This project was achieved with no electrical work required.