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lounge without chimney ?

last year

Good evening.. we are about to move into our new home. The lounge is large space, 21’1 x 15’5 (6.42m x 4.70m) the room has a limestone fire surround housing a log effect gas fire. We will not be replacing this in the interim.

I am interested in ideas to give the room balance using the fireplace, my first thought it to use panelling perhaps incorporating new wall lights. If any one has any ideas they could please share or has photographs of a similar lounge I would greatly appreciate some inspiration. Many thank !

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Lisa D
last year
My old lounge was similar - we created a feature wall effect around the fireplace as it there was a chimney breast using masking tape.
Helen J
Original Author
last year
Great idea … thank you
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Sonia
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Lovely big room. The tv looks too far from the seating, unless it’s the camera angle? I would bring your seating and tv in a bit to create a cosier area. I can’t see all the room so it is hard to place furniture without seeing it all. A floor plan will also help if you have one. Here’s a couple of pics which may help.
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User
last year
I don't think that is their furniture, but sales photo 🤷‍♀️
Helen J
Original Author
last year
Thanks guys .. yes as Sarah L has suggested this is the lounge as it currently stands, we haven’t moved in yet. I’ve never not had a fire place/chimney without alcoves .. so I’m interested in dealing with the flat wall which the fireplace sits in…

Here are some houzz pics I’ve viewed and that show some ideas…
Helen J
Original Author
last year
Flat wall with fireplace ideas from Houzz
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The Living House
last year
Hi Helen J, congratulations on your new home! It is hard to tell from the photo but is the room a rectangle shape? It is a great idea to move the furniture away from the walls to create a cosier more balanced look. Having a rug can help zone the seating area, we always recommend going large on the rug and if possible with the front sofa legs to be on top. We have written a blog which you may find useful, I have linked this below. https://www.thelivinghouse.co.uk/blog-interior-design-tips/how-to-design-your-rectangular-living-room

You may also find our Facebook group community helpful, its another place to ask questions and gain free advice from like minded interior lovers and us as experts! We also have our BLACK FRIDAY discount on here too which is £60 off your interior design package! Here is the link if you would like to join - https://www.facebook.com/groups/interiorhomedesignadviceandsupportuk

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