interior decorating / storage
This illustration shows several pieces of furniture commonly found in a living room. Your requirements will vary, but the principles are the same. You want the room to flow around the furniture for circulation and also have clear paths to the seating areas and exit points. Circulation paths need 30 to 36 in. (77 to 91 cm) of clear width. You can place coffee or cocktail tables as close as 12 in. (30 cm) from the edge of the seating. Other furnishings might need at least 24 in. (61 cm) between pieces for people to easily move about. Another important consideration is the conversation arc. Place furniture so that people can easily hear one another when seated. Eight feet (244 cm) is ideal; larger rooms may need to be broken into seating groups.
have everything visible - before you go shopping, scanning what you have means you won’t double up
pull out draws for linen cupboard
cable drum coffee table
Built-in cabinetry When money is in short supply, or you’re living somewhere temporarily, going to the expense of built-in cabinetry is not really an option. But this is one feature that’s worth saving up for. Stand-alone bookshelves and storage units just can’t compete with quality cabinetry, and when the wall behind is painted in a contrasting hue, it becomes a standout feature that adds both polish and elegance.
cork board
pebble-shaped pillows and bolsters made to look like boulders.
fireplace sits on a concrete plinth, which acts as a heat sink: the concrete absorbs the heat when the fireplace is on, and keeps the warmth going after the stove has gone out.
Invicta Pharos fireplace from Gold Coast Fireplace and BBQ Centre
Reboot the backs of shelves wallpaper as a backing; have a favourite photo blown up; paint between each shelf in a different colour, or have mirrors cut to size to really make your display stand out.
Riverview fire place
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