Sitting Room
The panelling in this room is a great example of what I’ve been envisaging – a similarly bold colour is on the list, too. And, while we have much more modest coving than this beautiful example, hopefully bringing in some extra touches, such as the panelling, will add a little grandeur without straying too much from the room’s roots.
For additional or alternative heat, we’re going for traditional, cast-iron radiators – they bring so much more to a room than just warmth, as shown in the bay window of this vibrant living room. I’ve seen so many modern replicas out there – available in any colour you could want – so it’s easy to make this style of radiator a great feature in its own right. The two major spaces in the house (the kitchen and living room) will have underfloor heating, so it will be the smaller rooms that will need radiators. As they’re more expensive than standard designs, if the budget can’t stretch to the whole house, we can always compromise and add radiator covers to the more modern-looking ones in the loft bedrooms.
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