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Comments (13)aginoc1, the sectional is not a good fit here; the pieces you might look for include: a sofa long enough to fit under the whole cutout, a pr. of chairs to flank the fireplace( if space is an issue, then place single chair on the opp. side from current location), a square coffee table centered in front of the fireplace, a raw wood mantle, much taller media/ bookcase unit, second pr. of chairs in forefront w side table between( if space is an issue, try a loveseat or divan here), a(n architectural) floor lamp at forefront of sofa. A traditional patterned carpet - kilim, oriental, etc. makes sense for the hiding of stains, heavy traffic and style of the space, should you go w an area rug. Berber is a good choice,for the same reasons, should you go wall to wall - and yes, furnishings should be contained within its border....See MoreFireplace Fix and Paint Color?
Comments (1)I should add: we need some kind of door on the fireplace because it's very drafty. And I'm looking at 1-2 K for budget including furniture....See MoreSunroom/Four seasons room windows
Comments (7)You want triple glazed double hung and as much spray foam insulation as you can get in both walls and ceiling. You will need to rebuild the subfloor properly, and vapor proof the ground under it. And insulate properly, not holding moisture to the subfloor to rot it out Most often, these conversions are improperly done, with no permitting taking place, and the structural, insulation, and glazing requirements left unaddressed. Beware that your contractor doesn't take that path. Or you will have wasted a lot of money on giant hole in the energy efficiency of your home. Improperly done, it will be boiling in the summer and freezing in the winter, and will cost you a lot of money as the overtaxed HVAC system cannot keep up with the additional cubic footage that is virtually attempting to heat and cool the outdoors. And it may even have to be torn down if unpermitted....See Morefireplace fix
Comments (12)Leave the mantel for now. Do you have something large you can prop on the mantel--a canvas or a mirror, something taller than the sconces--to get an idea of what scale you need in that spot?...See Moresusanmarguerite
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