no pics yet,

the exact measurements are 12ft.4in x10.4 ftx9ft.4in

Its a blank canvass right now as I have just bought the property.

there is a built in stove on a granite hearth in the room.

Really appreciate any help,

Bridie

Hi. How many people will be living there? Do you have any existing furniture to fit? Does the room narrow to 9"4 where the hearth is?? Do you also know which way the room faces in terms of light?

Hi There,

I will be living alone,but would like to entertain from time to time,

The hearth juts out a bit into the middle of the room and no idea by how much?

the sun will hit that room in the evening,

the exact measurements are L12ft.4in x10ft.12in wide

Regards,

Bridie

Thanks, I wasn't sure where the 9'4 measurement came in. If you're buying all new furniture then look for items on legs, as you can see the floor beneath it will make the space feel bigger. You can also use glass ie a glass coffee table or Louis ghost chairs for example. I'd also go for a large mirror over the hearth or not knowing your style could also have a ŵall of glass tiles for the same effect which will also bounce light. I'd go for a pale tone sofa and use warmer/darker colours for cushions if wanted. If you want a rug then I'd keep it in the same tone as the floor else to visually maximise floor space. I've drawn a very rough plan (not entirely to scale and obviously not knowing where doors etc are!). I assume you're wanting to buy furniture before you move in? If so do you have a similar size room where you could cut out paper templates of all furniture to see if the space works? I would mount the tv on the ŵall if you have one. Hanging it over a slim console (or slim cabinet for storage) means you can add art on the ŵall and accessorise the console so the tv doesn't become the feature of the ŵall. You could go for a coffee table or a small footstool which can double up as extra seating and table. I'd go for a round dining table, 3ft will seat 4 and you can pull it away from the corner when entertaining. i'd go for a 2 seater sofa (c5f?) but try and get a slim one. I don't know the size of the windows but blinds, shutters may also be an idea so curtains don't encroach on the floor space? In terms of decor do you want light and neutral or dark and moody then people can suggest paint colours?

Rough plan!

You are a star,

Thank you so much,

I was thinking an Irish country style,

the round table brilliant,

love the wall glass tile idea,would mosaic be too fussy?

the floor is dark lino wooden effect right now,

was going to put in carpet?

or would it be better to put in an area rug and a different color rug under the dining area to define space?

I would like it to be a warm inviting room,

not dark and moody,

the tv outlets are to the left of the stove and i will mount the tv,

you have changed my minds on the curtains,will get blinds,

what size sofa?would like to be able to lie down and relax on it,maybe a sofa bed?

Regards,

Bridie

You're welcome! I'm not familiar with Irish country, all I can see is that Celtic knots/cross, linen, crystal and damask/jacquard are used?? I assume it's similar to english country but with those elements?! I am wondering if it is similar to English country to do away with the mirror tile idea, I wouldn't personally go for mosaic anyway as it will make it look busy in a small room. Is the vinyl of decent quality? If so you could just add a rug for the seating area and add a vase of flowers on the dining table and maybe a piece of art on the ŵall central to the table which should zone that area. If it isn't, then I'd go for carpet unless a wood floor is in budget. Patterned Roman blinds will look great. I was thinking a 5ft sofa with a small accent chair (maybe a wood framed one?) but that doesn't make for lounging unless you go for a footstool and lounge the other way! Depending on where the doors are and how they open you may be able to fit in a 6ft sofa but I wouldn't go bigger than that. I think for a small room you either go for small furniture or you can go for bigger pieces but less of. For the ŵalls I would go for a light warm neutral, you can look at farrow and ball whom have several or fired earth flake white, canvas or bone white are good. I'd add colour in accessories. Floor and table lamps always give a room an inviting feel as do cushions!

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